Dow Shrugs Off Inflation, But Yields Signal 2025 Concern
Investors are increasingly focusing on inflation’s long-term outlook, even if today’s consumer-price index (CPI) reading met expectations and didn’t shake markets significantly. The latest CPI data drew investor attention as they also considered potential inflationary effects of policies proposed by Donald Trump in his bid for a second presidency. “While investors brushed off today’s inflation […]
Should You Leave Stocks? Here’s Why to Hold On
Despite recent strong stock performance, Deutsche Bank strategists reminded investors that the past 25 years haven’t been particularly stellar for stocks. Their report outlines how, since 2000, global markets and economies have been shaped by rising debt levels, slower demographic growth, and stalled globalization. In 2000, for instance, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office anticipated paying […]
Trading for Beginners, Risk To Reward (only method to use)
Today, we’re diving into the Sonic Trading System, a powerful price-action-based approach used by both prop firms and independent traders. With a track record of high win rates and multiple daily signals, the Sonic system is designed to cater to traders looking for precision in entries, stops, and targets. Here’s a breakdown of what makes […]
S&P 500 Eyes Mid-6,000s: What’s Fueling the Rally?
Tony Roth, Chief Investment Officer at Wilmington Trust, suggests the S&P 500 could reach the mid-6,000s in the next two months, driven by a recent surge in market confidence. On Monday, the S&P 500 closed above 6,000, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 44,000, bolstered by post-election optimism after Donald Trump’s presidential win and […]
Why Wall Street No Longer Predicts Elections
This year’s surge in the Dow Jones seemed to favor Democrats and Kamala Harris in the presidential election, yet it highlighted the growing disconnection between Wall Street and Main Street. While the stock market has often been viewed as a predictor of election outcomes, it missed the mark this time, prompting a need to investigate […]
S&P 500 ‘Mania’: Are We in Bubble Territory?
Stifel’s Barry Bannister: “The Train is Approaching Crazy Town” Barry Bannister, one of Wall Street’s few remaining bears, cautioned on Thursday that the S&P 500 is nearing “mania” territory, with stocks increasingly overpriced. This setup, according to Bannister, could lead to a rapid ascent in the short term, but also poses a risk of a […]
