Market Overview

Gold Holds Steady as the US Dollar Strengthens Gold (XAU/USD) traded sideways last week, fluctuating between $2,720 and $2,750. Robust US economic data strengthened the US dollar (USD) and Treasury...

Fed officials indicated that the September 18 rate cut was likely to be followed by more cuts. They deemed that 5.25%-5.50% was too restrictive, which is why they cut it by 50bps to...

Crude oil kicked off the week with a more than 4% slump after Israel attacked the Iranian military facilities over the weekend. Investors breathed a sigh of relief as The attack was more retrained...

It will be a big week for earnings and economic data, likely setting the tone for the coming weeks. It feels like something has fundamentally shifted in this market, which appears to be churning at...

Markets are in a holding pattern as investors weigh risks and uncertainties ahead of a busy week filled with key events. The US election is drawing closer, and markets may react to the possibility...

Seasonality has long influenced stock market trends, offering insights into predictable cycles of strength and weakness throughout the year. Yale Hirsch, the creator of the Stock Trader’s Almanac, is...

THINK Ahead in Developed Markets United States Given the backdrop of 3% growth, low unemployment, equity markets at all-time highs, and inflation still above 2%, you could be forgiven for...

I was emailed several times about a recent Morningstar article about J.P. Morgan’s warning of lower forward returns for the S&P 500 over the next decade. That was followed up by numerous emails...

Gold Declines Due to Strong US Economic Data Gold (XAU/USD) prices pulled back on Thursday following robust US macroeconomic data. Gold slipped below $2,730 on Thursday, losing gains made during the...

Major stock indices across Europe and US were up on Thursday, after a few good-looking earnings across both continents including Hermes, Barclays, Unilever and Renault in Europe and Tesla...

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...