US Stock Market: Fed’s Goolsbee sees early signs of relief in services inflation, says core price pressures remain elevated

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the latest US inflation data shows some improvement in services inflation, but underlying price pressures remain elevated. He stressed inflation is still the main concern over labour market strength. He reiterated data dependence on policy decisions, highlighting tariffs and energy costs as temporary inflation drivers.

Quote of the day by David Swensen: “If you’re investing with a long time horizon, having an equity bias makes sense; stocks go up in the long run”

David Swensen emphasised the importance of maintaining an equity bias for long-term investors, noting that stocks tend to deliver stronger returns over extended horizons. Despite short-term volatility, equities reward patience and discipline. His advice highlights the value of staying invested, avoiding market timing, and aligning portfolios with long-term financial goals.

US stocks Today | US stocks open lower as chip stocks resume slide

Indian markets witnessed a dip on Friday, with technology stocks, particularly chipmakers, facing renewed selling pressure. Investors are now scrutinizing the elevated valuations of these companies and the substantial investments being poured into Artificial Intelligence. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all opened lower, signaling a cautious sentiment among traders as the quarter…

IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is ‘entirely appropriate’

The IMF’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has endorsed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s move to reduce explicit forward guidance on monetary policy. Gourinchas stated that overly rigid guidance proved costly when inflation surged, as it tied the Fed’s hands. While acknowledging the need for some long-term market guidance, he believes explicit, strong commitments are no…