Strategist Forecasts Bumpy but Rewarding Stock Market Gains
Monday saw the S&P 500 finishing below its 50-day average amid robust retail sales figures and a temporary easing of tensions between Iran and Israel, nudging Treasury yields upwards. With the benchmark index now 2% lower than its late March peaks, trading has been volatile following unexpected inflation spikes, geopolitical tensions, and a lackluster start […]
Opinion: The Essential Step-by-Step Investor Guide for Maneuvering Through Armed Conflicts
Next time you’re faced with armed conflict, here’s the savvy approach: In our world, where conflicts and tensions wield significant influence over markets, there’s no shortage of experts offering advice to investors. But heed this: most of them thrive on sensationalism, which may captivate headlines but often spells trouble for investment portfolios. In my book […]
Stocks Take a Hit: Iran-Israel Escalation Drives Flight to Safety
On Friday, Treasurys, gold, and the U.S. dollar all experienced increases in value, while there was a surge in demand for investments that protect against stock market losses. News that Israel is preparing for a possible attack from Iran caused investors to seek safer investments on Friday, leading them to sell off stocks and instead […]
On the Verge: The S&P 500’s Rally Reaches a Make-or-Break Moment
The S&P 500 came within 33 points of its 50-day moving average on Thursday, marking the closest approach to this key trendline since November 13th. This proximity hints at a pivotal moment for the stock market rally, as recent turbulence has brought the index within striking distance of an important technical threshold for the first […]
Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Pushed to September: Stocks and Bonds Feel the Pinch
Will we actually see the anticipated cuts in 2024?” George Catrambone, head of fixed income for the Americas at DWS Group, questioned during a phone interview as markets reacted to a stronger-than-expected inflation report on Wednesday. Concerns arose among investors about whether this data might dissuade the Federal Reserve from implementing any interest rate cuts […]
Is the Stock-Market Rally on Edge? Experts Warn of a ‘Tipping Point
Analysts caution that the recent uptick in the Vix alongside increased interest in bearish options suggests potential weakness ahead for stocks. After enjoying five months of stability, the stock market‘s upward trajectory faced a hiccup last week as the Vix, dubbed the “fear gauge,” surged, prompting concerns among some experts about a more significant downturn. […]
