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...
Americans are experiencing a welcome relief at the gas pump this Thanksgiving, with gasoline prices showing a notable decline compared to earlier in the year.  This much-needed breather can be attributed to several factors, including a decrease in global crude oil prices, ample oil supplies, and reduced demand as the...
Markets Brace for Trump 2.0: Policy Moves and Uncertainty Ahead Welcome to this week’s edition of The Market Pulse, with Donald Trump officially stepping into his second term as President of the United States, the global markets are watching closely. From proposed tariffs on Mexico and China to deregulation plans...
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...
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...
This week’s The Market Pulse dives right into a brewing market storm. Remember those rosy "soft landing" scenarios? Citigroup just threw a bucket of cold water on that optimism, predicting a hard economic landing instead. They even foresee a dramatic Fed reversal with multiple rate cuts this year –...
The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a financial and economic meltdown of epic proportions, rivaled only by the Great Depression, resulting in the fastest bear market in history.  While the energy industry is being forced to completely reinvent itself, with renewables coming out on top and diversification the new name of the game,...
Can Bulls Keep Running? A Market on the Brink Welcome to today’s Market Pulse, where the bulls are charging again, fueled by a post-election rally. With Donald Trump’s election victory, uncertainty around the presidency has cleared, and markets have surged in response. It seems the immediate relief rally comes from...
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...
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...