Inflation vs. Tariffs: Who’s Really Moving the Market? Markets are entering the new week facing a familiar double-whammy: inflation numbers on one side and political unpredictability on the other. While Wall Street has long been glued to CPI prints and Fed policy cues, this time, trade deals and tariff tweaks...
When Missiles Shake Markets This week, investors woke not to coffee and spreadsheets, but to a flurry of missiles and market meltdowns. The sudden launch of Israel's Operation Rising Lion, a targeted assault on Iran's nuclear ambitions, didn’t just rattle the region. It jolted global markets into a new paradigm...
Helium is used to cool magnets in MRI machines. When we think of helium, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is birthday balloons, but the applications for this gas go much deeper. And the demand for helium is increasing year over year. In 2023, the Helium Market is projected...
Has America Lost Its Shine? Not Really. Markets have spent the last week behaving like a nervous animal — twitchy, unpredictable, and reacting to every noise. The phrase “Sell America” has crept into reports and strategy memos, raising alarms in both Washington and Wall Street. It’s a rare moment when...
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...
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...
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...
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 Fed is at a crossroads. Higher egg prices could be a warning sign for what’s next. Egg prices are soaring again—and they’re more than just a grocery-store nuisance. They’re becoming a symbol of the Federal Reserve’s growing challenge in controlling inflation. With costs for a dozen eggs surging 62.3%...
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...