Month: July 2024

Related media - News 24 hours A key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve showed a modest increase in June from a year earlier, potentially setting the stage for an expected interest rate cut in September. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure of inflation, rose 0.1% in June and is up 2.5% year over year, matching Dow Jones estimates, the Commerce Department reported Friday. That follows a 2.6% year-over-year increase in May, with the monthly measure unchanged. The Federal Reserve relies heavily on the PCE index to measure inflation, which remains above the central bank's long-term…

Related media - Recent news After the close, several stocks experienced significant movements, catching the attention of investors and market analysts. Among the most notable were Chesapeake Energy, F5, and Lattice Semiconductor, among others. Here, we delve into the details of these post-market swings and what they could mean for the future. Chesapeake Energy Chesapeake Energy saw a substantial increase in its stock price after hours. The surge can be attributed to the company's recent announcement of better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Chesapeake's strong performance in its natural gas and oil segments has reassured investors about its long-term growth potential. Analysts have…