Just_super | E+ | Getty Images Can artificial intelligence be so transformative as to solve one of the U.S. economy’s biggest problems: its skyrocketing fiscal deficit? According to three economists at the Brookings Institution, the answer is yes — AI could prove a positive “critical shock” for the country’s fiscal health.  A working paper released
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WTI may find support as traders assess reports that Israel and Hezbollah exchanged accusations of breaching the ceasefire agreement. Russian President Putin warned of a possible nuclear-capable ballistic missile strike on Ukraine. Traders seek clarity on the production strategy of the OPEC+ at the rescheduled meeting on December 5. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price
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CrowdStrike delivered a very good quarter after Tuesday’s closing bell, with management raising its full-year outlook on sales, operating income, and earnings. Nonetheless, shares of the cybersecurity firm were selling off as traders booked profits, perhaps because the current quarter profit guide came in a penny below expectations. The stock drop plays right into our
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Key points Strong outlook for holiday spending: A soft landing, rising wages, and robust consumer confidence set the stage for record holiday spending. Stock opportunities across sectors: Retail giants, e-commerce, specialty stores, travel companies, and gaming firms could be primed for growth this season. ETFs for diversification: Explore thematic ETFs to capture gains in retail,
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The EUR/USD began the U.S. session with a break above the 200-hour moving average at 1.05203, signaling bullish momentum. The rally pushed the price through the 38.2% retracement level at 1.05628, but it quickly pulled back, dipping below yesterday’s high of 1.0544. However, the decline found support above the 200-hour moving average, allowing the pair
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Yen is asserting dominance in today’s markets, benefiting from notable decline in US and European benchmark treasury yields. US 10-year yield, in particular, is seeing a renewed drop, which is gaining momentum alongside the weakening USD/JPY. This raises the risks that both could be reversing their rallies that began in mid-September. However, with reduced liquidity
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EasyJet on Wednesday said it made £3.59 billion ($4.5 billion) from charging passengers for flight and holiday add-ons such as extra baggage in the full year to October, as the budget airline’s CEO criticized a recent Spanish fine over the practice. The easyJet group, which includes an airline and a package holiday provider, said ancillary
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The US Dollar Index plunged toward 106.00 on Wednesday. The US Dollar ticked lower, but its losses may be limited as markets are pricing in a more hawkish Fed. PCE data from October met expectations for inflation. In Wednesday’s session, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket
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