Market Overview

2024 has been a year of contradictory events, significant economic changes, and major political shifts. On a positive note, it was the year when global central banks finally managed to tackle...

The Fed will not cut rates as much as initially expected. The “extent and timing” of policy adjustments is code that the Fed is unsure about the future path of interest rates given the strength of...

Dollar rebounds on hawkish Fed outlook. Aussie suffers on RBA shift, China concerns. Yen hovers near five-month low on BoJ disappointment. Dollar Flexes its Muscles Against Major Peers The US...

The S&P 500 rallied by about 75 basis points yesterday, but it remains a market with weak breadth. Breadth was notably weak in the morning, though it improved slightly as the day progressed....

If you happen to be a Bitcoin skeptic, you’re not alone. A recent Pew Research survey found that 63% of Americans are not confident in the reliability or safety of cryptocurrencies in general. But...

Nike (NYSE:NKE) reported their fiscal Q2 ’25 financial results last Thursday night, December 19th, ’24, and despite the tough guidance for the last two quarters of fiscal ’25, primarily due to...

US core PCE rises at slowest monthly pace since May, lifting sentiment.  Wall Street bounces back but caution persists, dollar stands tall. Yen halts freefall for now, but thin holiday trading poses...

Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) read on inflation (an alternative to the CPI, preferred by the Fed) increased +0.1% in November, and +2.4% over the last 12 months. With food and energy prices...

Well, that was quite an eventful week. We had a Fed announcement, and all the market geniuses were quick to attribute the cause of the 3% decline to the Fed announcement. However, this is nothing...

Inflation I, the Good: In our Roaring 2020s scenario, a productivity growth boom boosts real GDP growth, keeps a lid on inflation, drives up real labor compensation, and widens profit margins. Last...

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The Federal Reserve’s policy change and economic projections have significantly impacted markets, leading to a rise in US yields. The US PCE data released on Friday rose less than expected,...

Below are the top 10 events and surprises that could impact financial markets and the global economy in the New Year. These are not forecasts, but potential macro-economic, geopolitical or market...

For $20,000, you can buy a global airline pass to see the world. Or, for the low price of free, you can take a quick trip with us worldwide. Unfortunately, our global trip is not as exciting as an...