Consumer confidence rises as August index hits 103.3
The Conference Board reports August consumer confidence at 103.3 up from 101.9 in July with short term expectations rising to 82.5. Current conditions improve to 134.4 though views on the labor market soften and inflation remains a concern despite lower 12 month inflation expectations.
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Dow posts new record as indexes hold near highs
Wall Street closed mixed with the Dow gaining 9.98 points to 41,250.50 while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose about 0.2 percent. Nvidia eyed as investors await results, with AI enthusiasm helping lift tech equities and a 10 year yield at 3.83 percent. Financial indicators showed consumer confidence rising to 103.3 in August, hinting at resilient spending. Major movers included Hain Celestial and Trip.com Group with notable gains as Cruise lines climbed on stronger demand.
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Meta CEO says Biden officials pressured Facebook over COVID posts
Mark Zuckerberg alleges White House and other officials pressed Facebook for months to remove certain COVID-19 content including humor and satire. He vows to push back if similar demands arise again. White House defends actions to protect public health amid misinformation concerns. Zuckerberg also suspends Chan Zuckerberg Initiative political donations, citing neutrality and election access goals.
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