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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

As the title of this article implies, Steve Reitmeister believes now is the time to buy the dip for the stock market. Simply 4,600 was too high for the S&P 500 (SPY) given current conditions. And the recent trip down towards 4,300 is too low. The key is knowing which…

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), and Bank of America (BAC): What Does Smart Money Think About These Stocks?

After facing several challenges earlier this year, the banking industry stabilized over the past few months. However, the recent concerns surrounding the rating downgrades keep banking stocks under pressure. Amid this uncertainty, what does smart money think about JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), and Wells Fargo & Company…

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Fitch Flags Major Credit Risks Amid Sticky Inflation And High Interest Rates: Bond Market Turmoil Persists

Fitch Ratings emphasizes that the foremost concern for the global credit landscape remains centered on persistently high inflation

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China's crashing property sector is world's 'most important' industry right now

If Beijing is forced to step in to save the economy, that might push Fitch Ratings to consider a downgrade, given a debt-to-GDP ratio that's "a little bit on the high side."

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Are Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) and WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (HEDJ) Strong ETFs to Own?

With strong retail sales stoking interest rate worries and the growing risk of bank downgrades, the stock market could remain highly volatile in the near term. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, should you invest in ETFs Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets (VEA) and WisdomTree Europe Hedged (HEDJ)? Read more to find…

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The U.S. Government's Bad Credit Means Higher Costs for Us All

Federal officials ignore repeated warnings, and we all pay the price.

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Why the sell-off in bond markets could impact you

The bond markets are being hit hard by the Fed's aggressive rate hikes and recent events including a downgrade of the country's ratings. These are three ways in which that could impact the U.S.

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US losing Fitch's top AAA credit rating may portend future economic weakness

The formerly pristine reputation of the U.S. government’s debt lost a little more luster after another prominent rating agency demoted Uncle Sam from its AAA perch.

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Coke vs. Pepsi: Which Consumer Defensive Stock is a Better Buy?

After high-profile downgrades to U.S. debt and 10 regional lenders, Coke and Pepsi stocks are intriguing consumer defensive stocks to consider as the market waters get choppy again.

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Home on the Trading Range

The nearly 20% bull run for the S&P 500 (SPY) from the March lows is over. Now it’s time to rest up in a trading range for the next run higher. Meaning this is the natural course of things. To relax after a hard run...and then store up the required…

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Fitch downgrade a belated vindication for S&P analyst who stripped U.S. of prized rating

In 2011, Nikola Swann incurred the ire of the most powerful person on Earth when he downgraded the U.S. federal government's AAA debt rating.

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What is the US credit rating, and what does its downgrade mean?

Fitch Ratings lowered the United States' credit rating to AA+ on August 1st, citing worries about the country's handling of its increasing debt.

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Fears for viability of farm businesses after Fonterra's $5b blow to economy

Farmers are expected to defer debt repayments, cut back on operating expenses such as fertiliser, and curtail plans for capital expenditure – impacting on the wider rural sector. Andrew Patterson reports.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio says the $73 trillion great wealth transfer isn’t just from boomers to millennials—it’s from the government to you and me

“The household sector’s balance sheets and income statements are in good shape, while the government’s are in bad shape,” Dalio wrote on LinkedIn.

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US Markets Close Lower As Fitch Downgrades Credit Rating; Asian Stocks Fall Amid Uncertainty

Traders react to downgrade of US debt and rising Treasury yields; Bank of Japan's stance and trade surplus add to volatility.

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Stock Market Gets “Fitch Slapped”

The S&P 500 (SPY) seems to have hit a wall at 4,600 thanks in part to the surprising downgrade of US debt by the Fitch ratings service. Not only is that taking place, but investors also go served up the 3 key monthly economic reports that have market moving impact.…

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Under fire, Fitch defends U.S. credit rating downgrade

Under fire for downgrading U.S. federal debt, ratings analyst Richard Francis took to the airwaves on Wednesday to explain his reasoning and lobby for support.

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Stocks Weighed Down by Higher Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.11%. Stocks on Thursday posted mild losses, with the S&P...

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Will Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Prices Continue to Drop?

This morning I joined Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now to discuss the recent price action in the corn, soybean, and wheat markets.

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Buffett Unfazed By U.S. Rating Downgrade, Continues $10 Billion Treasury Buying Spree

Berkshire Hathaway CEO remains confident in Treasuries as equities plunge and bond yields spike

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Jim Cramer Advises Selling Plug Power, Recommends Holding Live Nation

Cramer expresses disappointment in Plug Power, highlights opportunities in Live Nation.

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Did Fitch ditch its credibility by playing politics? Here’s why ratings agencies have a knack for getting it wrong

A review of the ratings agencies’ track record suggests that they are not very good at their raison d’être: giving ratings.

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Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Credit Rating Amid Governance Concerns

Deterioration in governance and political polarization cited as factors in the unexpected move.

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Stock Futures Retreat As Tech Earnings Loom Amid Ratings Downgrade And Yield Spike

Caution prevails as Fitch's U.S. ratings downgrade and rising Treasury yields impact market sentiment.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon complains that downgrading U.S. credit rating doesn’t make sense when so many countries rely on Washington for security

America recently lost its triple-A credit score with Fitch Ratings for the second time in the nation’s history.

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