There are three reasons to be optimistic about 2025. The bottom line is that economic data remains stable, if a little mixed; consumers remain resilient and there is widespread demand worldwide. What this means for investors is that sector rotation is still a factor influencing market activity today, so volatility may remain high. However, the … Read more
Since the 2024 US elections, there has been much speculation about how a second Trump administration will set policies that will impact the economy. Some take a very optimistic view of what lies ahead: A recent report from Goldman Sachs said the likelihood of a recession has decreased along with inflation and that expected changes … Read more
Shares are higher this week, with all major exchanges expecting weekly gains of at least 1%. The rally began on Tuesday as retail sales showed surprisingly strong consumer demand. It gained momentum on Wednesday when NVIDIA reported earnings. Investors initially sold off the news from the report, but quickly returned to resume trading in technology. … Read more