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,...
Deutsche Bank’s analysis points out that historically, a 1.5 percentage point reduction (equivalent to 150 basis points) in interest rates by the Federal Reserve has typically been linked to economic recessions. Investors, hopeful for a gradual economic slowdown, find solace in the market’s anticipation of the Fed implementing such rate...
The upcoming week is poised to be a crucial juncture with several significant events that could shape the course of various markets. Despite an uncertain start for stocks in 2024, the first full trading week of the new year is expected to establish a definitive tone for the months ahead....
