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The Economy Is Bad And That's Affecting Powersport Sales and Optimism

The powersports industry is facing uncertain times due to various economic factors, including stagnant wages, high inflation, tariffs, and people's outlooks on the economy as a whole.

RideApart · Oct 13

Stocks Settle Higher on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.59% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.59%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 9

Dollar Strengthens with T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.07% on Friday. The dollar found support Friday from higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Dollar gains were limited, however, after the University of Michigan US Oct consumer sentiment index fell more than expected to a 5-month low. Also,...

Barchart · Oct 9

Near-Record Gloom: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Sinks to 48.1 on Gas, Tariffs, Rates

Consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September as gas prices, tariffs and Fed hikes squeezed households. Key numbers and what to watch next.

Latin Times · Sep 28

Stocks Settle Higher as Crude Prices Fall on US-Iran Deal Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.51% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.93%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.47%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Sep 25

Dollar Falls as Crude Prices Decline and Stocks Gain

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.32% on Friday. The dollar was under pressure Friday after WTI crude oil prices fell more than -2%, easing inflation expectations and weighing on Fed policy. Also, strength in stocks on Friday curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Dollar losses were limited on...

Barchart · Sep 25

Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices and Strength in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.25% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.30%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.25%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Sep 25

Dollar Slips as Crude Oil Prices Decline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.31% today. The dollar is under pressure today from a -1% decline in WTI crude oil prices, which eases inflation expectations and is a dovish factor for Fed policy. Losses in the dollar are limited on better-than-expected US economic news today, including...

Barchart · Sep 25

One third of US households cannot pay their bills on time, new study finds

Unpaid bills suggests that households have less cash on hand, and are prioritizing basic needs

The Independent UK · Sep 24

8 Purchases Worth Reconsidering When Inflation Expectations Are Rising Again

Inflation worries are creeping back into household budgets, making some purchases worth a second look before you swipe a card or sign a contract. The University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey found year-ahead inflation expectations jumped from 4.0% to 4.6%, while consumer sentiment fell to 47.8. That does not guarantee…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 20