The Markets
Despite some volatility, stock markets have been buoyant in 2024.
Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI), optimism about inflation, and
Some good news and some volatility.
Last week was a mixed bag as investors weighed positive economic news against concerns that stock prices for some
Are we at an inflection point?
The transition to renewable energy has been moving forward and may be reaching an inflection point. In 2023, global renewable
Inflation is lower – and so are some retail prices.
There was a lot of good news last week about the cost of products and services in the United States.
Another record high for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index!
Last week, the S&P 500 Index hit its 25th record high for 2024. Investor enthusiasm for
The Markets
Overall, May was a good month for investors.
The adage, “Sell in May and go away,” would have been poor advice last month. Major stock indices in
Perception versus reality.
A recent Harris poll, conducted on behalf of The Guardian newspaper, found that there is some confusion about the state of the
Reading the economic tea leaves.
Tasseography practitioners read tea leaves to forecast the future. Some economic data serve a similar purpose. Policymakers
Higher rates are doing what they’re supposed to do.
Last week, Federal Reserve officials spoke about keeping the federal funds rate higher until it becomes
What will the Federal Reserve do?
Uncertainty about the direction and timing of Fed rate cuts is causing stock markets in the United States to charge and
The economy appears to be slowing down.
Last week, many investors were focused on economic data. The Personal Consumption report offers information about
Investors have been recalibrating their expectations.
There is a lot going on in the world that could affect the value of financial markets – wars, tensions
