The US stock market ended on Tuesday with a decline, as investors weighed corporate earnings and a statement from a Federal Reserve member suggesting a decreased necessity for future interest rate cuts. How stocks traded Last week, stock prices saw an increase, with the S&P 500 finishing on Friday just...
Investors are bracing for a cool reception after an extended holiday weekend, as stock futures dip alongside rising bond yields following hawkish remarks from European policymakers on Monday. While the expected victory of former President Donald Trump in Iowa has generated discussions about a potentially tumultuous election year (refer to...
This year, the annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday aligns with the civil-rights leader’s actual birth date. On Monday, Americans will pay homage to the late Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil-rights movement, as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Established in 1983...
In 2023, despite initial concerns of a recession, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) resiliently surged by 24%. The initial seven months witnessed a strong 20% increase, propelled by robust economic growth, subdued inflation, and a growing interest in artificial intelligence. However, the latter part of the year presented challenges. A...
Misjudging the timing of rate cuts poses a significant risk, caution TS Lombard strategists Amidst a robust “everything rally” driven by high expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate reductions to stave off a recession, the peril of inaccurately timing these cuts is underscored by Skylar Montgomery Koning and Andrea Cicione,...
On the early hours of Thursday, futures hinted at a slightly higher opening for the S&P 500, staying within a few points of the record close at 4796.6 recorded in January 2022. The possibility of reaching this milestone is contingent upon the release of the December CPI inflation report scheduled...
