A data-driven week means it’s time for a refresher on what could be the biggest market mover for February, also known as PCE data. The PCE (Personal Consumer Expenditures) is the Fed’s preferred inflation measurement because it gives a peak into consumers' saving and spending habits. Wednesday, February 28th, the preliminary Core PCE was [...]
Market Recap: Wall Street's Rollercoaster Ride As the trading week unfolded, Wall Street encountered a series of ups and downs, reflecting the market's reaction to various economic indicators and earnings reports. In the initial session, investors grappled with anticipation surrounding the impending release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Dow saw a slight [...]
If you’re wondering what’s contributing to the volatility in the market, it’s more than just inflation data, geopolitical events, or tech domination; a macro impacter for the market is earnings season! With Home Depot reporting lower-than-expected numbers and investors waiting for Nvidia’s report pessimistically, earnings season is hitting the markets with a baseball bat. [...]
Market Recap: Navigating Market Swings Wall Street faced uncertainty in the first session, ending mixed amidst anticipation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. While the Dow saw a modest uptick of 0.3%, the S&P500 dipped 0.1%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. Tuesday's market sentiment took a sharp turn with the release of hotter-than-expected [...]
Tuesday was record-breaking for the major dip due to key inflation data showing consumers are hurting over price increases. After Monday’s record-breaking numbers because of tech stocks and positive earnings, it was a surprise to find the market again in bear territory. The dip came because January CPI was reported M/M at 0.3% vs. [...]
Market Recap: Volatility and Anticipation Dominate Trading Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell kicked off the week with Wall Street in the red, as hopes for a March interest rate cut dimmed. The Dow, S&P500, and Nasdaq all saw declines, with the Dow falling by 0.7%, the S&P500 by 0.3%, and the Nasdaq by [...]
The golden state of California has been drenched in severe floods and heavy snow, resulting in Moody estimating economic losses of around $5-7 billion. The implications extend across sectors, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial, automobile, and infrastructure assets, but the damage is still coming on. On top of economic implications, Moody predicts that insured losses [...]
Market Recap: A Week of Surprises and Momentum Anticipation around upcoming big tech earnings and jobs data fueled a positive start on Wall Street. The Dow rose by 0.6%, the S&P500 added 0.8%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.1%. The Federal Reserve initiated a two-day meeting, and post-close tech earnings led to a wait-and-see attitude, [...]
In 2023, major strikes and protests against companies were prevalent, followed by significant layoffs at the start of 2024. Significant staff reductions can currently be seen across various industries in the US, including technology, finance, and retail, with giant companies such as Google, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and Dow announcing layoffs in 2023. All the [...]
Market Recap: Navigating a Week of Market Surprises and Momentum Last week unfolded as a series of twists and turns in the stock market, shaped by a dynamic interplay of economic data and investor sentiments. The week kicked off with a broad sell-off on Tuesday, especially in the tech sector, driven by concerns over [...]
