Markets, yields, and the election—Barclays has a bold prediction.
With the U.S. elections just days away, analysts at Barclays are projecting a scenario of relative market calm in the aftermath, expecting a mild rally that could drive both bond yields and stock prices higher. Despite concerns of potential unrest, the...
The tech giants are throwing a party, and Wall Street is the hottest club in town! Forget the Federal Reserve, it's Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft leading the dance floor. Artificial Intelligence is the DJ, spinning the latest beats that have investors grooving to record highs.
In this issue of The...
A Stagflation Storm?
As we dive into August, the market's pulse is quickening with anticipation. The latest inflation data is set to be released, and all eyes are on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July. Expectations are mixed, with some predicting a modest uptick while others warn of...
In just five short years, Huawei orchestrated one of the most rapid global expansions the world has ever seen. And without various US sanctions and pressure on other countries to shut it out, Huawei’s success would have been nearly limitless.
Still, even in this intense atmosphere of a cold war...
Tariff Trouble in Disguise
Markets have been in a curious mood lately. Investors seem far more concerned about what the Federal Reserve might do next than about whether tariffs could quietly sabotage the economic recovery. The latest BofA Global survey shows trade policy anxiety fading into the background, thanks in...
Wall Street’s Biggest Bull Just Sounded the Alarm
The stock market has taken a sharp turn, prompting some of Wall Street’s biggest names to rethink their bullish bets. Ed Yardeni, a long-time optimist, now perceives a greater likelihood of a U.S. recession and even a potential flash crash. If you’ve...
The Fed, Stocks, and the Rocky Road Ahead
As the dust settles on the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since 2020, the stock market has found itself on a roller...wait, no rollercoasters here. Instead, we’ll say it’s on a narrow path with a few hairpin turns ahead. The Dow...
Market optimism vs. hidden risks—get the full story.
Markets started the week on a positive note, but don’t get too comfortable—big questions remain. Investors have been closely watching economic signals, and JPMorgan warns that tariff uncertainty and economic turbulence may not have peaked yet. With Friday’s jobs data looming, traders...
When Inflation Comes Knocking Again…
After months of relatively calm waters in the investment seas, investors had comfortably settled into the idea that interest-rate fluctuations were yesterday’s concern. But like an uninvited guest showing up late to a party, inflation fears have returned—prompting fresh unease across markets. With consumer inflation...
2025 Markets: Optimism Meets Reality Check
Welcome to 2025! The stock market has kicked off the new year with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering concerns. The first two trading days showed glimmers of resilience, with the S&P 500 up 1% and the Nasdaq notching its best opening since...
