Updates – Macro Trend

US consumer sentiment comes in higher than expected for November

Consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose in November, according to data released Friday by the University of Michigan.

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Goldman sees the economy surprising in 2020 and these stocks benefiting most from the rebound

Cyclical stocks, those typically tied to economic growth, have led the record-setting rally in the past three months.

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Credit Suisse sets 2020 S&P 500 target, sees another banner year led by tech and banks

Credit Suisse Chief U.S. equity strategist Jonathan Golub says the broad market index should rally nearly 10% from current levels by the end of 2020.

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Powell Sees Few Risks Likely to Derail Longest U.S. Expansion

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell called the U.S. economy a “star” performer and voiced solid confidence that its record expansion will stay on track.

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China Turning Into One of Germany Inc.’s Biggest Headaches

German businesses are more pessimistic on one of their biggest markets than they’ve been in years.

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A $100 Billion Fund Manager Is Debunking Stock-Bubble Theories

Negative interest rates are unnaturally propping up the stock market and at some point the whole edifice will collapse. It’s an oft-repeated theory, but history suggests it might be wrong.

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China Factories Are Exporting Lower Prices Around the World

Chinese factories are again threatening to drag down prices around the world as the cost of their goods decline by the most since 2016.

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Alibaba Singles Day sales hit $23 billion in first nine hours

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Monday said sales for its annual Singles’ Day shopping blitz hit 158.31 billion yuan ($22.63 billion) in its first nine hours, up 25% from the same point last year.

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Rises on Views of Finances, Economy

U.S. consumer sentiment improved for a third-straight month in November as Americans grew more upbeat about their financial situation and the economic outlook, fresh signs they’ll continue to fuel growth.

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US services companies growth rebounds in October

U.S. service companies grew at a faster pace in October after sinking to a three-year low in September.

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