Wednesday,
December 14, 2022
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• US stocks rose Tuesday after the November CPI came in below expectations. This suggests the Fed is making progress in its fight against inflation. The November CPI rose 0.1% from October, and 7.1% on an annual basis.
• Oil prices rose amid the rollback of some COVID-19 rules in China. That trend, as well as the prospect of slower inflation, have led to increased expectations for demand.
• The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose in November. The survey found that, while prices remain high, business ownersā inflation concerns are easing.
• The Federal Reserve will announce its next decision in regards to interest rates. The general consensus is that a 50-basis-point hike will be enacted, following four straight 75-basis-point hikes. This will impact interest rates on everything from mortgages to credit cards.
• Homebuilding company Lennar (LEN) will release its third quarter results. Investors will be looking for more clarity as to the state of the housing market.
In the August statement, the White House said it will focus on helping borrowers who have worked at a nonprofit, in the military, or in federal, state, tribal, or local government.
The government has been offering forgiveness on student loan debt held by people whose jobs serve the public for a number of years.
However, many criticized these existing programs as too hard to understand and qualify for, and subsequently too few people received the loan repayments. The Biden Administration made efforts to ācut the red tapeā and strengthen this type of forgiveness.
āBecause of complex eligibility restrictions, historic implementation failures, and poor counseling given to borrowers, many borrowers have not received the credit they deserve for their public service,ā said the White House.
Our student loan forgiveness guide covers all existing loan forgiveness and repayment programs for some of the 45 million Americans paying off their student debt.
Not-So-Breaking News
United Airlines (UAL) bought 100 jet airliners from Boeing (BA) to update its aging fleet. This is the largest purchase of wide-bodied jets by a US carrier and provides further evidence that air travel is rebounding.
MotorTrend named the Ford (F) F-150 Lightning its 2023 Truck of the Year. An electric pickup has now won the award two years in a row.
Hydrogen-powered vehicle startup NAMX has released its prototype vehicle. Dubbed the HUV, the vehicle is powered by a patented 6-tank system that provides up to 500 miles of range.
Copper prices are expected to surge next year. Due to its widespread use, the mineral is often seen as a barometer for the global economy.
Financial planner tip of the day
āItās not glamorous, and it is the last thing that so many people want to do on their precious weekends, but tracking spending is essential to financial wellness. There is real truth to the saying āWhat gets measured gets improved.ā Thereās no way to fix problems like overspending without understanding exactly what goes in and what goes out.ā
Brian Walsh, CFPĀ® at SoFi