While the market stumbled in August for most of the month, it is fair to ask if this is the start of something worse or merely a pause for the broader market. Occasionally, the answer to this question lies within the realm of the bond market, where we analyze credit spreads. To bring you up […]
One of the prominent headlines in 2022 revolved around the strength of the US Dollar. Barrons’ October 2022 cover even featured George Washington flexing, emphasizing the greenback’s dominance at the time. However, shortly after the publication, a reversal occurred, with the dollar’s strength fading while the SP 500 started its march higher. Since the Barrons’ […]
As we reach the midway point of 2023, the prevailing narratives at the start of the year centered around concerns of an impending recession, rising interest rates, and corporate layoffs. However, with the major indices delivering positive results, investors are finding themselves increasingly optimistic about the future. One key indicator shedding light on this sentiment […]
AI Revolution As we approach the halfway point in the year, the most prevailing headline for 2023 thus far has been the rise in Artificial Intelligence (AI). We closed out 2022 with technology stocks in a bear market, higher interest rates, sticky inflation and pessimism about the overall economy. While some of these concerns are […]
The US debt has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time in February, prompting Congress to consider raising the debt limit, which is the maximum amount the Treasury can borrow to pay America’s bills. $7 trillion were added to the national debt due to the coronavirus pandemic in the last two years alone. Increasing the […]
With Q1 in the books, we saw stock prices generally rise across all indices. We will kick off earnings season with the banks to report at the end of the week. Analysts estimated are expecting a decline of -6.6% from last quarter which would mark the biggest earnings decline since Q2 2020. Below is a […]
The majority of Americans believe that we are already in a recession, and have thought so for quite some time. YouGov is a leading global public opinion and data company that conducts surveys on a wide range of topics, including politics, consumer behavior, and social issues. The results of their surveys can provide insights into […]
As we turn the calendar to 2023, many investors are happy to put 2022 behind them. 2022 was a roller coaster as the markets were anything but predictable accompanied by inflation hitting 40-year highs, rapid interest rate increases and mounting layoffs spanning across the economy as it begins to contract from all the policy changes. […]
During the third quarter of 2022, leading up to and entering the fourth quarter of 2022, massive layoffs are becoming increasingly common in the technology sector. Companies such as Twitter (recently purchased by Elon Musk) and Amazon have both had to downsize their workforces due to rising costs and slipping profits. This is especially troubling […]
There are plenty of ways to hike in the fall: whether you’re watching football or going on a trail with friends and family. However, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes as they continue to raise rates throughout 2022. Since the Federal Reserve has begun its hiking cycle, there has been much speculation […]
