US inflation showed off its fresh, cooler style | China wants to be more like Disney World | [TOGETHER WITH]( Hi {NAME}, here's what you need to know for June 14th in 3:13 minutes. ð¥ Turns out the nice guys don't always finish last. Tune into our [Finimize Podcast]( episode with Daniel Naim, and find out how to spot do-gooder companies that turn out best-in-class rewards. [Listen in here]( Today's big stories - Mayâs inflation data looked pretty darn cool, which might be enough for the Federal Reserve to loosen the rate-hike reins
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- Chinaâs central bank cut rates to give the economy a giddy up Stop The March [Stop The March] Whatâs going on here? Fresh inflation data out on [Tuesday]( could justify a pause on the Federal Reserveâs (the Fed) enduring rate-hike spiel. What does this mean? Inflationâs like your friendâs up-and-down relationship: itâs talked about a lot, it sounds kind of toxic, but it matters to you and so you care about it. Well, this week inspired some hope of a happily ever after. The Fedâs been tipped to pause its rate-hiking tirade, even if for just a short time. And this latest dataâs added weight to those predictions: Mayâs prices were up a less-than-expected 4% from the year before, the smallest increase for two years. And sure, core inflation â excluding volatile prices like food and energy â was a bit sharper at 5.3%, but itâs still moving in the right direction. Why should I care? For markets: The devilâs in the detail. Numbers like that bundle a heap of categories together. And thatâs what matters: even if we pay more for some costs and less for others, the total should average out. Still, though, itâs hard to wrap your head around todayâs trends: gas and oil prices fell by 6% and 8% respectively from April to May, but shelter and transport costs are still burning hot to the touch. And that cacophony of volatility will keep the Fed on its toes. The bigger picture: Moods swing. Youâd think treacherous inflation and uncertain interest rates wouldâve done a number on the stock market, but investors have been surprisingly upbeat so far. Even when inflation hit boiling point last year, the market seemed optimistic that the climate would return to a simmer in the months ahead. And now that the economyâs getting chillier, the marketâs more focused on a buzzing, artificial intelligence-fueled future. So itâs understandable if you want to play Goldilocks and believe the environmentâs just right, but remember: the market can turn cold faster than your morning serving of oatmeal. You might also like: [The debt-ceiling fiasco may be over, but the market impact is just starting.]( Copy to share story: [/stop-march]( ð [Ask a question](mailto:questions@finimize.com?body=Ask us a question:
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These Three US Stocks Are Sitting Pretty On Goldmanâs Conviction List [These Three US Stocks Are Sitting Pretty On Goldmanâs Conviction List]( By Paul Allison, Analyst [Goldman Sachs publishes a list of conviction ideas]( every month, pulling thoughts from its expert team of analysts. Only the best ideas make the investment bankâs coveted list, so you could call it the â[Goldman goldmine](â of potential stock winners. So looking at the latest list, here are [the three US stocks where Goldman sees the most glittery upside â and why](. Thatâs todayâs Insight: [the three US stocks that Goldman Sachs is raving about](. [Read or listen to the Insight here]( SPONSORED BY MAGNIFI Discover artificially intelligent trading techniques Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our daily lives â including how we invest. Just check out [Magnifi](: the platform leverages conversational AI to streamline your investment process for you, optimizing how you [research ideas, work toward your goals, and monitor your progress](. You could end up with [a more diversified portfolio]( in just minutes, [tailored strategies](, and the ability to [assess different portfolios]( spread across a range of services. And because this isnât a one-size-fits-all product, you can [enhance your strategy with Magnifi]( if youâre a complete beginner or a seasoned pro. For a limited time only, Finimize readers can [try out Magnifi with 50% off](. [Find Out More]( When you support our sponsors, you support us. Thanks for that. Code Red [Code Red] Whatâs going on here? Chinaâs central bank cut a key interest rate on [Tuesday]( to entice some bulls into the countryâs oh-so-fragile shops. What does this mean? Chinaâs reopening was expected to bring the type of energy, excitement, and unbridled, over-budget spending usually reserved for Walt Disney World on the first day of Christmas break. In reality, though, the economyâs been strolling on like a tired parent wielding a half-eaten giant turkey leg. So to give the country a kick in the pants, the Peopleâs Bank Of China cut a short-term lending rate from 2% to 1.9%. That might sound small, but it comes straight on the heels of Chinaâs six biggest banks trimming their deposit rates last [Thursday](. Put it all together, and itâs clear the governmentâs trying to breathe life into the worldâs second-biggest economy, stat. So you can bet the country has more economy-aiding tricks up its sleeve, and may well cut medium-term interest rates on Thursday too. Why should I care? For markets: Confidence is key. Supply and demand are like a pair of lovestruck teenagers: no matter what gets in their way, theyâll manage to climb through a window and end up back together. But two years of on-again, off-again lockdowns has brought a meddling third party into the mix: whiplashed Chinese consumer confidence. See, pandemic-scarred folks within the country are saving instead of spending. Thatâs a problem: those supply and demand corrections have allowed the rest of the world to get on with life, but China still canât shake its pandemic past. The bigger picture: Letâs all get along. Chinaâs tactics have brought the countryâs currency to a six-month low against the dollar, which could float both China and Americaâs boats. The weak currency will make Chinese exports more appealing to other countries, and inflation-filled America certainly wouldnât complain about importing more for less. Thatâs if the two can avoid political mud-slinging, mind you. You might also like: [Warren Buffett loves Japan. Your portfolio might love it too.]( Copy to share story: [/code-red]( ð [Ask a question](mailto:questions@finimize.com?body=Ask us a question:
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