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June 23 (Reuters) - A majority of U.S. consumers now say they would prefer to buy a home rather than rent or move in with family, the first time since 2023 that sentiment has favored homeownership,

Bank of America has predicted that the Federal Reserve will be forced to raise interest rates by 75 basis points this year, with the first 25-basis-point hike in September. They also see additional 25-basis-point hikes in October and December. The energy shock from the war with Iran drove inflation higher, with the CPI rising in ... Bank of America Sees Interest Rates Exploding Higher Soon: Play It Safe With 4 Dividend Giants

(Bloomberg) -- Summer is officially here for US stock traders. Recession odds aren’t alarming. The US and Iran are negotiating. Corporate America’s profits are at record highs. And trade policy? Not too much of a worry — at least for now.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX Falls for Third Day, Erases $600 Billion in Market ValueOracle Cut 21,000 Jobs in 12 Months, Says AI Replaced Some RolesKorean Stocks Tumble 10% as Extreme Volatility Rattles InvestorsStocks Fall as SpaceX’s Rout Offsets US-Iran Ho

BofA reversed course to forecast 3 Fed rate hikes in 2026, amid sticky inflation and Chair Kevin Warsh hawkish turn.

(Bloomberg) -- Sony Group Corp. was still marketing the original PlayStation when it last tapped the US investment-grade bond market. Almost three decades later, it’s readying a comeback. Most Read from BloombergSpaceX Falls for Third Day, Erases $600 Billion in Market ValueOracle Cut 21,000 Jobs in 12 Months, Says AI Replaced Some RolesKorean Stocks Tumble 10% as Extreme Volatility Rattles InvestorsStocks Fall as SpaceX’s Rout Offsets US-Iran Hopes: Markets WrapMeta Invests $900 Million in Cred

"The Fed was willing to look through the tariffs, but it is losing patience after the latest round of supply shocks."

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries fell as trading resumed following a US public holiday with Washington and Tehran working to hammer out details of a peace accord.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to OpenUS and Iran Make ‘Progress’ in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz OpenIranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With USDOJ Rejects Judge Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund NixedThe ‘Mass Affluent’ Are Losing Their Allure for Wealth Managers Navigating AIUS 1

By Kanchana Chakravarty June 22 (Reuters) - BofA Global Research expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 75 basis points in 2026, it said on Monday, citing resilient economic data and

Investing.com -- Bank of America has shifted its Federal Reserve outlook, now forecasting three interest rate hikes totaling 75 basis points this year before an extended pause, pushing any prospect of rate cuts well into the future.

(Bloomberg) -- Tony Anczer once flew to Tennessee to save $3,000 on a new pickup truck. So when he wanted a cheaper mortgage last fall, he got to work bargaining.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to OpenUS and Iran Make ‘Progress’ in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz OpenIranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With USDOJ Rejects Judge Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund NixedThe ‘Mass Affluent’ Are Losing Their Allure for Wealth Managers Navigating

(Bloomberg) -- The Iran war caused one of the biggest supply shocks to ever hit the aluminum market, but the runaway price surge that many were bracing for has been blunted by the ingenuity of producers from the Middle East to China. Most Read from BloombergIran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to OpenUS and Iran Make ‘Progress’ in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz OpenIranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With USDOJ Rejects Judge Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund NixedTr

(Bloomberg) -- Michelle Bowman, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, spoke at a private dinner in New York hours after attending the central bank’s policy meeting, the Wall Street Journal reported, a period when officials are restricted from commenting on monetary policy.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranUS-Iran Nuclear Talks Stall Over Lebanon Before They BeginDOJ Rejects Judge Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund NixedIran Floats ‘In

(Bloomberg) -- The prospect of peace in the Middle East is setting up European stocks for a standout second half, as investors bet on stronger economic growth and easing inflation.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranUS-Iran Nuclear Talks Stall Over Lebanon Before They BeginUS Tells ASML It’s Concerned China May Have Top Chip ToolIran Floats ‘Insurance Fees’ and Asserts Control Over HormuzDOJ Rejects Judge Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund NixedAft

On June 18, just days before Amazon’s (AMZN) Prime Day kickoff, Bank of America pointed investors to a part of the event that could matter a lot more than the discounts. Prime Day is typically treated as a read on consumer demand, delivery speed, and Amazon’s ability to pull shoppers away from ...

There's (significantly) less room for this stock to run in one firm's opinion.

The Federal Reserve's pivot to soften Basel III capital requirements marks a fundamental shift, loosening the regulatory noose that has constrained U.S. banks since 2008.

(Bloomberg) -- Bankers for Elon Musk’s SpaceX are preparing to hold calls with investors as soon as next week to discuss a potential bond offering on the heels of the company’s record IPO, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingTrump Blows Through His Iran Red Lines in Justifying Peace DealIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USA

Americans are already paying more for gas, groceries, and everyday services. Now, a new analysis from Bank of America suggests the next inflation problem may be building before it fully reaches consumers. The concern is not just that prices are already high. It is that business costs are rising ...

Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSCO) could continue delivering strong earnings growth as sustained sales momentum supports margin expansion, according to Bank of America, which maintained its ‘Buy’ rating on the retailer. Bank of America analysts wrote that recent sales trends have eased...

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock hasn’t been moving as much, considering the loud warnings from the oil market. The Guardian reports that Brent crude has been dropping fast as traders price in a reduction in Strait of Hormuz risks, and investors have reason to be cautious. Exxon dropped 6.52% over the ...

Lennar’s (LEN) asset-light strategy was intended to make the homebuilder more nimble. Bank of America also said it might complicate the earnings story. The brokerage restated its Underperform rating on Lennar, cutting its price target to $77 from $84 and reducing its profit projections after the ...

Shares of large U.S. banks outperformed the market on Wednesday, with some hitting records, as investors awaited the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of Kevin Warsh’s Fed chairmanship. Investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley also rallied and hit records, according to FactSet and Dow Jones Market Data. Traders widely expect the Fed will keep the benchmark federal-funds rate target unchanged at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.

Every month, Bank of America surveys some of the world's largest institutional investors to build a picture of how professional money managers see the global economy. The latest edition of that survey landed with a specific number that stood out: Equity allocations had jumped to 50% overweight from ...

(Bloomberg) -- US consumers ramped up spending in May across a broad range of retailers, signaling households powered ahead despite higher gasoline prices.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS Set to Offer Iran Broad Financial Gains in Peace DealThe value of retail purchases rose 0.

Alongside fellow financial giant UBS, Bank of America has forged a spot on the Investor's Business Daily Breakout Stocks Index. BofA stock has also jumped into a new buy zone as UBS does the same. In tandem with that move, both banking stocks continue to flash clears signs of demand.

Chipotle’s (CMG) biggest stock-market problem may not be burritos, menu prices or slowing comparable sales. It might be investor skepticism. Bank of America thinks the restaurant business is demonstrating a demand pattern that might be significant for the beaten-down growth brands, including ...

Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are down 7% at midday on Tuesday, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is sliding 6%. The pullback comes after a torrid multi-session rally in both names. Intel stock closed yesterday at $127.86, having climbed 18% over the past month. AMD stock ended Monday at $547.26, an all-time high. No fresh ... Intel Tumbles 7% Despite BoA Double Upgrade, AMD Slides 6% as AI Infrastructure Deal Can’t Stop Profit-Taking

The world’s biggest investors are still buying stocks, even as the U.S.-Iran war keeps inflation risks high.

(Bloomberg) -- The boom in artificial-intelligence stocks looks set to run further, according to a Bank of America Corp. survey, which found the majority of investors believe that the fear of missing out is continuing to drive the trade.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS at

(Bloomberg) -- STMicroelectronics NV is looking to raise $1.5 billion from selling debt that can be exchanged into equity after the chipmaker’s shares tripled in value so far this year. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS at Odds With Allies Over How Easy It Is to Reopen Horm