The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, is widely recognized as a fear indicator for the market and is currently emitting an unusual signal that hints at a possible downturn in stocks. This situation reflects heightened concerns about the stock market’s trajectory, influenced by worries about a looming recession, turbulent bond...
This year, the renowned 60:40 portfolio is outperforming last year’s performance, living up to expectations. This classic allocation, commonly favored by retirees and those nearing retirement, divides investments with 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. While it faced a challenging year in 2022, experiencing one of its worst calendar-year...
On Wednesday, there was a continuation of the upward trajectory in Treasury yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 4.9% for the first time since 2007. This surge in yields had a corresponding impact on stock markets, causing a decline in their value. Historical data suggests that as we approach...
You understand the importance of diversifying your resources or investments to prevent them from being concentrated in one place. Nevertheless, it is common to wrongly assume that you have successfully diversified when, in truth, you have not. In this article, I will show you how intelligent diversification can improve your...
Key Insights into the U.S. Economy After a strong start to the week, stock markets are showing signs of weakening on Tuesday. This is occurring as more big bank earnings reports and retail sales data are released, while global geopolitical issues continue to cause concern. For investors who are worried...
Thierry Wizman of Macquarie suggests that the Federal Reserve will continue to maintain its “higher-for-longer” interest rate stance until it detects weaknesses in the consumer side of the market. The recent turbulence in the world’s largest bond market has placed significant pressure on U.S. stocks, as investors come to terms...
