Inflation in the U.S. skyrocketed in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it did in many other countries worldwide. Disrupted supply chains, rising energy costs, and an unprecedented amount of government spending all combined to create significant inflationary pressures. By June 2022, the annual inflation rate in the U.S. peaked at 9.1%. Understandably, [...]
Monday: Last week Wall Street kicked off with a strong start as technology stocks led the way. The Dow picked up 0.5%, the S&P500 improved by 0.8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose by 0.9%. Optimism was high as investors found renewed confidence in the tech sector, pushing the markets higher across the board. Tuesday: [...]
Monday: Wall Street started the week in negative territory due to rising treasury yields and concerns about upcoming economic data. The Dow, S&P500, and Nasdaq fell by 0.9%, 1.0%, and 1.2%, respectively. Tuesday: A tech stock rebound helped the Major Indices recover from Monday’s losses. The Dow gained 0.3%, the S&P500 increased 1.0%, and [...]
There has been much discussion in the media recently about how the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has successfully managed to direct the U.S. economy to a soft landing. But what does that actually mean and, ultimately, how does that impact investors? Here, we find out. What a soft landing looks like In economic terms, [...]
Monday: The Major Indexes began the week in positive territory as dovish comments from the Fed boosted sentiment. The Dow added a modest 0.04%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both picked up 0.4%. Monday's trading also marked the end of September and the third quarter, in which all the Major Indexes experienced gains. [...]
Monday: The Major Indices started the week in positive territory with investors keeping an eye on the upcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures report. The Dow rose 0.2%, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, and the Nasdaq added 0.1%. Tuesday: China's new stimulus plan helped boost sentiment despite lower-than-expected housing data, leading to another day of gains. [...]
Last week, the Fed made a 0.5% cut to its rate. Its decision meant that one of the most highly anticipated monetary policy decisions was finally made. In fact, it came many months later than the market had thought; at the end of last year, investors believed a cut would arrive as soon as [...]
Monday: Wall Street struggled to find direction as investors anxiously awaited the upcoming Federal Reserve announcement. The Dow gained 0.6%, the S&P500 ticked up 0.1%, but the Nasdaq slipped 0.5%. Tuesday: It was another mixed day for the markets. The Dow edged down by 0.04%, while the S&P500 increased by 0.03%, and the Nasdaq [...]
NVIDIA’s dominance in the AI revolution is undeniable. With its cutting-edge technology and record-breaking growth, many investors are eager to hold on for the long haul. But even the best stocks require a thoughtful strategy to maximize long-term gains and avoid costly missteps. In this second part of our series, we’ll explore how to [...]
Monday: The trading week started on a positive note with all major indices—Dow, S&P 500, and the Nasdaq—climbing by 1.2% amid positive sentiments and anticipation of key economic data releases scheduled for the week. Tuesday: Mixed results characterized the day as concerns about the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) overshadowed gains in the technology [...]
