Oil, Gold, and Stocks: The Inflation Indicator Trio
Welcome to this week’s Market Pulse, where we tackle the burning question: Will inflation stick around? With oil and gold prices climbing, small caps gaining ground, and geopolitical tensions flaring, investors are left wondering if inflation is staging a comeback.
As we dissect...
Markets Cool as Rates Rise and Powell Speaks
After the post-election rally set U.S. stocks soaring, the market hit a speed bump last week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reminded investors on Thursday that rate cuts aren’t a given, injecting caution into a market that had been buoyant since Donald...
It seems even an inverted yield curve can't dampen the market's spirits! While some investors sulk in the corner (we're looking at you, Big Bears), others are dancing to the tune of opportunity. But who's really pulling the strings in this economic symphony? Is it the Fed? The elusive...
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...
What's Holding Back Wall Street Bulls?
It’s a strange week when Wall Street’s optimism feels…cautious. With a projected S&P 500 rise of 9% by 2025, you’d think the mood would be euphoric. Yet, the consensus seems oddly restrained, like runners pacing themselves too conservatively in a race where the finish...
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...
As September rolls in, traders around the globe find themselves gripping their portfolios a little tighter. Historically a month that has sent shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned investors, September 2024 promises to be particularly perilous. With the Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest-rate cuts hanging in the...
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
This week’s investing puzzle just got more complicated, and it’s not just inflation, jobs, or rates. It’s whether the data we’re using to make decisions is even reliable in the first place.
That’s right. U.S. economic data, long considered the gold standard, is now under...
