A two-month gain in consumer prices shows that household finances are finally benefiting from the recovery in the economy and corporate earnings.
With buying from foreign investors turning less aggressive, retail investors have a bigger presence in the market, and they prefer sectors that produce constant returns to those that have big ups and downs.
There's no cloud in the sky right now. Japan's economy is poised for a reacceleration. There's no question about that.
There's no cloud in the sky right now, ... Japan's economy is poised for a reacceleration. There's no question about that.
The U.S. economy won't be able to avoid a slowdown given the damage from Hurricane Katrina on top of crude prices. This is an element of uncertainty in the market that's weighing on stocks.
The emphasis isn't on companies' outlook for future growth. Rather, investors are picking stocks with low (price-to-earnings) ratios, or companies that averaged safe revenue growth over the last five years.
There is a growing view that insurers have had their run for the short term. Money is shifting to the laggards of the markets now, such as the technology companies.
There is a growing view that insurers have had their run for the short term, ... Money is shifting to the laggards of the markets now, such as the technology companies.
The existing home sales data revived fears over the prospect of the US economy, especially about the future outlook for US consumer spending.
Earnings growth may also slow for technology companies in the region.
