Changes in the housing market are often delayed in inflation data, which can make things difficult for the Fed. Housing is one of the most weighted categories when tracking inflation, but it’s also one of the most complicated to measure. WSJ’s David Harrison explains how the shelter index is calculated, and why it can muddy the inflation outlook for the Fed. Illustration: Laura Kammermann
Tag Archives: Finance
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 17, 2022
California Is Pushing a Major Progressive Agenda. Will It Work?
A state long known for liberal policies is advancing the most progressive economic and social agenda in a generation. Some companies are moving out.
It’s Time to Snap Up Bargains, Say Big Money Managers
Our latest Big Money poll of professional investors finds many bearish about stocks in the near term, but bullish about the market’s longer-term outlook.
Where to Find Dividends as High as 5%
Their stocks are down, but regional banks have solid businesses, ample capital, and payouts attractive to income investors.
The Market Rebound Fizzled. Here’s Why a Real Bottom Could Form Soon.
Preview: The Economist Magazine – Oct 15, 2022
The Communist Party’s obsession with control will make China weaker but more dangerous
Its five-yearly congress will further tighten one man’s grip
It will be an orderly affair. From October 16th the grandees of China’s Communist Party will gather in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for their five-yearly congress. Not a teacup will be out of place; not a whisper of protest will be audible. The Communist Party has always been obsessed with control. But under President Xi Jinping that obsession has deepened. After three decades of opening and reform under previous leaders, China has in many ways become more closed and autocratic under Mr Xi. Surveillance has broadened. Censorship has stiffened. Party cells flex their muscles in private firms. Preserving the party’s grip on power trumps any other consideration.
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 10, 2022
The U.S. Dollar Is Superstrong. 8 Ways to Invest Abroad
The U.S. dollar got a brief, welcome walloping this past week, falling 1.5% on Tuesday alone against a basket of six major currencies. It remains up a hefty 17% for the year, and close to its strongest level in decades. That matters for ordinary savers, and not just forex flippers.
Rivian Is Recalling Nearly All Vehicles It’s Produced. The Move Shows the Challenges of Building Cars.
Payrolls Are Strong, Oil Is Rising. But the Fed Seems Intent on Raising Rates.
Chipotle Set to Test a Speedy Robo Burrito Maker
Tax-Loss Selling Is Wall Street’s Refuge in a Down Market
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – October 3, 2022
How to Invest for the Next 10 Years
The investment landscape is shifting. Here’s how to build a plan for long-term success—along with some stocks, bonds, and funds that can help you reach your goals.
Brazil’s Election Is Almost Here. Get Ready to Buy Petrobras Stock.
The Fed Is Starting to Break Things. Stocks Are Paying the Price.
The U.K.’s Sudden Bond Buying Is Setting Off Global Alarm Bells
House Prices Are Cooling Down. But That Doesn’t Mean We’re Heading for a Bust.
The Fed Put Isn’t Dead, but It’s Still a Long Way Off
Previews: The Economist Magazine – October 1, 2022
How not to run a country
Liz Truss’s new government may already be dead in the water
Hurricane Ian pummels Florida
The Sunshine State has seen 40% of America’s hurricanes and a huge population boom
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 26, 2022
Tumbling Markets Imperil Tech, the Dollar, and Private Equity
Randall W. Forsyth
TECHNOLOGY TRADER
A Small-Cap Way to Play Streaming’s Next Big Opportunity
Eric J. Savitz
THE TRADER
September Was Bad for Investors. October Could Be Worse.
Nicholas Jasinski
INCOME INVESTING
5 Dividend Picks to Beat Inflation and Rising Rates
Lawrence C. Strauss
STRIKING PRICE
How a ‘Put-Spread Collar’ Protects Your Portfolio
Steven M. Sears
STREETWISE
Stocks Are Sinking and Rates Are Rising. It’s Painful, But We’re Heading for Normal.
Previews: The Economist Magazine – Sept 24, 2022
An energy crisis and geopolitics are creating a new-look Gulf
It will be richer, more powerful—and more volatile
Vladimir Putin vows to send more invaders. The West should arm Ukraine faster
It has a window of opportunity to push Russian forces back
Cover Previews: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 12, 2022
Inflation Could Be Harder to Tame Than the Fed Anticipates
Randall W. Forsyth
Europe’s Natural-Gas Problem Feeds North America’s Fertilizer Boom. How Long Will It Last?
Jack Hough
The Stock Market Rallied This Week. Thanks, Technical Analysis!
Nicholas Jasinski
IHS Is a Play on Emerging Market Cellphones. Why the Stock Looks Like a Buy.
El Salvador’s Failed Bitcoin Experiment
The country made history in legalizing Bitcoin, but it is now suffering the consequences. What went wrong is a cautionary tale for crypto.
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 29, 2022
How Water Scarcity Threatens the Global Economy
The scarcity of fresh water is rapidly emerging as a global economic threat that could disrupt businesses, crimp profits, and jeopardize growth. Companies, regulators, and investors are starting to react.
The Stock Market Finally Heard Powell’s Message. It Won’t Be Pretty.
Ben Levisohn
Juniper Networks Had Lousy Earnings. It’s AI Strategy Could Help the Stock Break Out.
Ben Levisohn
California Sets the Pace on Zero Emissions. Car Makers, Old and New, Are Cheering.
Al Root
Why Apple Might Push Deeper Into Sports Streaming
Eric J. Savitz
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