US retail sales strong in February; an increase in the price of petrol will affect spending

Column chart titled 'Monthly change in US retail sales'

Retail sales increased by 0.6% in February Basic sales earn 0.5%; a large tax refund guarantees spending Production increases in March, but the supply chain continues to deteriorate WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. retail prices rose by the most in seven months in February as car prices rose and temperatures soared, but rising gasoline … Read more

US tech stocks struggle to find safe haven in Iran’s stock market collapse

Six-month performance of the S&P 500, the technology sector and the Roundhill Magnificent 7 ETF

The technology sector, the Magnificent Seven stocks have been suffering since the start of the war The S&P 500 is on track for its worst quarter since 2022 High productivity, AI issues amid technological pressures Earnings expectations remain strong, valuations look even more attractive NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) – Technology shares are struggling to … Read more