What’s moving the markets?
Next round of tariffs: Markets are bracing for President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2nd, when he’s expected to unveil a new round of reciprocal tariffs. With last week’s 25% tariff… …
What’s moving the markets?
Consumer confidence: Consumer sentiment fell sharply in February, making its steepest decline in over four years. The drop reflects concerns about inflation, interest rates and economic uncertainty. Since consumer spending… …
What’s moving the markets?
DeepSeek AI: Investors initially reacted strongly to DeepSeek AI’s recent announcement, leading to significant volatility in AI-focused stocks. In our opinion, this was likely an overreaction to the news. If… …
What’s moving the markets?
Central bank policies and economic data: Recent economic data has been mixed, reflecting both strengths and challenges. Inflation has shown signs of moderating, but it remains above central bank targets…. …
What’s moving the markets?
Fed rate cuts offset by rising interest rates: Despite recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have moved higher in response to market… …
What’s moving the markets?
The 2024 presidential election: The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains incredibly close, with neither candidate holding a decisive lead in the polls…. …
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As year-end approaches, it is an excellent time to evaluate your taxable investment portfolio for potential tax-efficient adjustments. The decisions you make can significantly impact your overall returns, in the… …
What’s moving the markets?
Fed rate cut signals a shift: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5% in September, marking its first reduction this year. This move reflects the Fed’s ongoing effort to… …
What’s moving the markets?
Interest rate relief: After months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve appears ready to pivot its monetary policy. With inflation showing signs of cooling and a softening job market, Fed Chairman… …
What’s moving the markets?
Inflation and interest rate cuts: Recent economic data indicates a cooling trend in inflation, with the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure showing a slight increase of just 0.1% from May to… …