The Pulse of Caution The general feeling in the markets has certainly shifted. The broad optimism that defined the rally since April seems to be evaporating, replaced by a more hesitant and selective investor stance. That "buy everything" attitude is now facing significant headwinds, and last week's sharp downturn in...
When Growth Slows and Prices Climb: The Markets’ Least Favorite Combo Markets typically don’t flinch easily—but when Goldman Sachs begins whispering "stagflation" and adjusting S&P 500 forecasts, investors take notice. As Q1 comes to a close, the S&P 500 is facing its worst quarter since mid-2022, and the outlook has become...
The Rally Everyone Loves Until It Blinks Just when you thought the markets couldn't climb any higher, they do. Major US indexes are printing fresh records, economic data is looking tame enough to keep the Fed at bay, and investors are basking in the glow of what feels like a...
As we kick off the final week of the month and second quarter, the S&P 500 is flirting with record highs despite a slight wobble in tech stocks like Nvidia. For equity bulls, the stars seem aligned with seasonal factors providing a supportive backdrop. In today’s issue, we dive into...
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Market Pulse! Just as we thought the economy might achieve the elusive “soft landing,” inflation is back in the spotlight, threatening to derail the rally. With Middle East tensions, port strikes, and rising energy costs, Thursday’s consumer-price-index (CPI) report could be 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...
Are We in for More Record Highs—or a Reality Check? Welcome to this week's Market Pulse, where the numbers don’t lie—but they sure do make you think! With the S&P 500 hitting a jaw-dropping 47 record highs in 2024, investors are feeling a mix of optimism and nerves. While the...
The Market Is Up. But Should You Be Nervous? If May taught investors anything, it’s that a market can climb even with turbulence rumbling underneath. With the S&P 500 chalking up its best month since November 2023, equities stormed into June flirting once again with record territory. But like a...
Welcome to this week's edition of The Market Pulse, your trusted source for dissecting the latest market trends and economic shifts. This week, we delve into the implications of a potential Trump 2.0 presidency and its expected impact on the investment landscape. The political horizon is once again abuzz with...
In a surprise move that shocked global markets, Chile, which has about 40% of the world’s known lithium reserves, announced it was proposing a plan to nationaliize production of the rare earth metal - a key component in EV battery production. Almost immediately, lithium mining stocks nose-dived. Albemarle Corp (ABM)...