Federal Reserve holdings of mortgage bonds serve a pivotal role in how monetary policy affects the economy’s momentum, as highlighted in a recent paper presented at a central bank research conference. The paper delves into the significance of how the Fed utilizes increases and contractions in its holdings of Treasury and mortgage bonds to complement
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Portillo’s, a well-known fast-casual restaurant chain in the United States, is facing scrutiny from Engaged Capital, an experienced small-cap investor. The company, with a stock market value of $901M and a unique menu offering, is under pressure to improve its business operations in order to enhance shareholder value. Engaged Capital has highlighted several areas of
Restaurants across the United States have increasingly turned to the use of surcharges and fees to cover costs such as credit card processing, gratuities, and “inflation.” This practice has become more prevalent in recent years, with 15% of restaurant owners adding surcharges or fees to checks due to higher costs. In fact, 3.7% of restaurant
In anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision in September, more and more investors are turning their attention towards dividend stocks. Paul Baiocchi of SS&C ALPS Advisors believes that this is a wise move, especially with his prediction of the Fed easing rates. He notes that investors are shifting away from money markets
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant rally on Friday following the dovish remarks made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investors were quick to react positively to Powell’s indications that the central bank is likely to cut its key policy rate in September. This news solidified expectations of an upcoming rate cut, which would
The Biden administration has announced plans to resume providing free at-home Covid-19 tests to American households towards the end of September. This decision comes as the virus has made a resurgence in the United States during the summer months. With Covid cases on the rise, the administration is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work has transformed from a temporary solution to a lasting feature of the U.S. labor market. Economists agree that this shift represents one of the most significant changes in recent decades, with the potential to shape the way we work for years to come. According to Nick
The previews for Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice and The Crow, presented by Lionsgate/Edward R. Pressman, were underwhelming with only $820K and $650K respectively. Despite having Channing Tatum in the lead role and solid reviews, Blink Twice fell short of expectations. This raises concerns about the film’s performance over the weekend, as both films are predicted
The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has led Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to explore new markets outside the U.S. One of the emerging markets for Chinese EVs is Mexico, where affordable price tags and aggressive marketing strategies have attracted customers. Last year, China was the largest car supplier to Mexico, exporting
Australia’s bank regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), recently took action in response to suspected misconduct at ANZ’s bond trading unit. This comes as the first financial fallout from the growing scandal affecting the bank. Originally, APRA was set to review a A$500 million capital add-on imposed on ANZ and other major lenders in
The recent rail stoppage in Canada, initiated by the lockout of workers affiliated with the Teamsters union at Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) and Canadian Pacific (NYSE:CP) Kansas City, has raised concerns among economists and analysts. The potential economic fallout from an extended stoppage could have far-reaching consequences for Canada’s economy. According to Pedro Antunes, the
Recently, it has come to light that Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence startup, is planning to introduce advertisements on its search app in the upcoming quarter. Despite the company’s increasing popularity and success, it has faced accusations of plagiarizing content from various media outlets, raising concerns about its content acquisition practices. Let’s delve deeper into
Several companies are making positive strides in pre-market trading, indicating potential growth and investor interest. Companies such as Crocs, Agilent Technologies, and Nordson experienced stock increases after surpassing expectations in their fiscal reports. This signifies strong performance and the possibility of sustained success in the future. Additionally, companies like Synopsys and Wolfspeed showed resilience in
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, has narrowed down its choices for the location of its new manufacturing plant in Mexico to three states. The firm’s country head, Jorge Vallejo, revealed that they are currently reviewing a variety of proposed incentives offered by these states. These incentives include fiscal benefits, land offerings, management assistance, and