The Brief

September 28, 2023 | R. Matthew Lauer


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A curated summary of today's key global market and economic developments.

The Brief

Citadel vs. SEC

Citadel, a financial institution, plans to challenge the SEC's unconventional rules on texting in court, signaling a confrontational approach.

 

UBS and Credit Suisse Investigation

UBS and Credit Suisse are under investigation for compliance failures allowing Russian clients to evade sanctions, raising regulatory concerns.

 

Meta's Innovations

Meta (formerly Facebook) introduces new head-worn devices, AI chatbots, and image editing features, positioning itself in the virtual and augmented reality market ahead of Apple.

 

Federal Reserve and Business

Neel Kashkari from the Federal Reserve hints at multiple interest rate hikes, impacting markets.

 

Peloton-Lululemon Deal, Apple and Lululemon Store Looting

Peloton's stock surges following a deal with Lululemon. Reports of looting at Apple and Lululemon stores in Philadelphia.

 

Market Decline

Financial markets experience an unexpected downturn, defying previous expectations of stability. Factors contributing to the market decline, including rising Treasury yields, bank failures, Federal Reserve's, oil price issues, potential US government shutdown and derivatives markets.

 

Asset Classes and Cryptos

Various asset classes, except cryptocurrencies, are affected by the market selloff.

 

Tech Stocks Performance

Giant tech stocks, the "Magnificent Seven," outperform but still face challenges.

 

Cautious Market Behavior

Market behavior is cautious, favoring established companies over speculative ones, with concerns about anti-competitive practices. 

 

 

UK Housing Discounts

Home sellers in the UK offer discounts due to high-interest rates, with buyers negotiating price reductions.

 

Panda Diplomacy

China recalls giant pandas from US zoos, raising diplomatic questions.

 

Real Estate Dispute

Singer Katy Perry and 1-800-Flowers founder Carl Westcott battle over a $15 million California estate sale.

 

Ghost Jobs Mystery

Economists grapple with the phenomenon of unfilled "ghost jobs" in the job market, a challenge that has doubled since before the pandemic.

 

Bike Commuter Advocacy

Justin Fox advocates for increased investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, despite limited federal funding allocation.

 


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