Market Overview

As the SPY corrects a bit from the recent run-up to all-time highs, we still have keen eyes on other sectors. Looking at four areas of the Economic Modern Family: Retail XRT, Small Caps IWM, Regional...

The US stock markets have steadily climbed since the 2008 financial crisis, achieving a remarkable 740% growth between 2009 and 2024. This upward trajectory, while occasionally disrupted by events...

After a 50bp rate cut last month, market speculation surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next move is ramping up – and as the looming presidential election adds yet another layer of uncertainty to the...

When I am asked about my view as to how markets work, I try to simplify it to the lowest common denominator. So, while many will express their opinion on market drivers in relation to the Fed, or...

Reduced Fed rate cut bets and growing odds of a Trump win push up yields Wall Street slips; gold also takes a hit, but only temporarily Dollar climbs to 3-month high, yen and euro struggle Wall...

Gold Retreats from Record Highs on Surging US Dollar and Bond Yields Gold (XAU/USD) fell by 1.24% on Wednesday as market participants took profit on long positions, triggering a technical pullback....

The U.S. treasury bond market is one of the largest and most important in the world. And with interest rates becoming a daily topic of conversation with investors, it’s a must-watch now. And even...

Will the two hurricanes that hit the US Southeast region recently weigh on the upcoming third-quarter GDP data? Probably, although for the moment the impact is expected to be minimal, based on set of...

The Misery Index is the sum of the unemployment rate and the inflation rate (measured as the yearly percent change in the CPI). It was 6.5% during September, well below its average since 1947 of...

Euro is under pressure again as ECB dovish commentary lingers Gold makes a new all-time high despite the 10-year US yield rise US equities trade with low conviction ahead of Tesla's earnings BoC to...

The Federal Reserve is now entering a monetary easing and rate-cutting cycle in an environment of elevated inflation. The last time this happened was during the 1970s, a decade that saw inflation...

Gold had the Biggest Gains in 45 Years in 2024 Gold (XAU/USD) has soared to record highs this year, marking its biggest gains in 45 years. Gold prices have soared to record highs this year—the...

Dollar, gold and US yields are on the rise US presidential election risks start to affect market sentiment Focus today on central bank speakers at the IMF annual meeting BRICS summit could generate...

Macro clouds remain on the horizon. Wherever you look at, you see unsustainable economic models: we are either relying on debt-fueled growth (US), trying to squeeze exhausted growth models (China),...