Week

Stocks have surged this week, with the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high. One reason for the optimism was the clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s initial tariff proposals, which are not as harsh as those proposed before Trump’s inauguration. Investors also welcome the deregulation and the new president’s commitment to lowering interest rates. However, … Read more

The sell-off in stocks turned sharply this week after the consumer price index (CPI) inflation hinted that a soft landing scenario could still be on the table in 2025. If so, you should expect a strong earnings season. You’ll have to wait a few weeks for the big one technology stocks report, but if the … Read more

Stocks gave up all of their post-election gains after the December jobs report was hotter than expected. The 10-year Treasury rate has risen above 4.7% and the 30-year Treasury rate is close to 5%, which is a negative factor for the housing market. Investors now need to consider that there may not be an interest … Read more

Stocks finished the week in the green technology stocks leads the rally. Industrials fell on news that the Biden administration would block the sale. YouUnited States Steel Corp. New York Stock Exchange: X Japanese company Nippon Steel. Shares of alcohol companies also fell on news that alcohol may soon need a warning label about the … Read more

Markets rose on Monday, but any hopes of a Santa Claus rally will have to wait until next week. After jumping Monday, shares showed little change during a shortened trading week characterized by light volume. A similar situation will apply next week as the market closes on January 1st. Despite the recent pullback, share prices … Read more

Stocks were mostly lower this week after the Federal Reserve confirmed it was planning smaller rate cuts in 2025. The market had priced in a slower pace of rate cuts, but confirmation that the number of cuts would be fewer than expected gave investors a reason to profit in an expanded market. Investors got some … Read more

Stocks extended their post-election rally following Friday’s positive November jobs report. The slightly hotter-than-expected report dispels any risks of a recession, but investors continue to factor in the possibility of an interest rate cut later this month. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices reached new all-time highs, and all signs point to continued gains in … Read more

Shares rose during the short trading week, but not without some resistance. Dow stocks were among the biggest losers as investors began to realize the potential impact of tariffs proposed by the incoming Trump administration. Gold fell and so did Bitcoin. However, the S&P 500 hit another all-time high this week, confirming that this market … Read more