Wall Street rallies on inflation and earnings bonanza

Wall Street rallies on inflation and earnings bonanza

As we stand on the brink of Donald Trump's inauguration, the financial markets were holding their breath, waiting for the December US inflation figures to drop. With investors clinging to their...
Our Logo January 15, 2025 at 09:01 am EST
Inflation fears take a chill pill

Inflation fears take a chill pill

Investors finally caught a little break this week after last week's turmoil, which was sparked by unexpectedly strong employment figures. Those numbers highlighted the robust health of the U.S....
Our Logo January 14, 2025 at 09:42 am EST
The paradox of a thriving U.S. economy

The paradox of a thriving U.S. economy

Wall Street braces for a high-stakes earnings season. As the U.S. economy flexes its overachieving muscles, the markets grapple with the paradox of prosperity, where too much success sparks as much...
Our Logo January 13, 2025 at 08:56 am EST
Hiring highs trigger Wall Street woes:  No cuts on the horizon

Hiring highs trigger Wall Street woes: No cuts on the horizon

Data highlighting the robustness of the U.S. labor market took investors by surprise, signaling the Fed to hold the line on interest rates. This cast a shadow on investors' hopes for rate cuts, as a...
Our Logo January 10, 2025 at 09:02 am EST
Wall Street's rate cut dreams wane

Wall Street's rate cut dreams wane

Investors find themselves yearning for a sprinkle of bad news from the U.S. economy. Why? Because a little gloom might just nudge the Federal Reserve into a more investor-friendly stance by lowering...
Our Logo January 08, 2025 at 09:29 am EST
From Trump's tariff to Nvidia:  Markets love a good story

From Trump's tariff to Nvidia: Markets love a good story

The market hit the snooze button, lounging in the aftermath of a tech triumph. Market watchers play the anticipation game, gearing up for a data drop duo at 10 a.m. sharp. On the sidelines, Nvidia...
Our Logo January 07, 2025 at 09:11 am EST
New Year's resolution:  Keep Calm and Bet on Tech

New Year's resolution: Keep Calm and Bet on Tech

Amidst a global financial mosaic of ups and downs, Wall Street shines, betting big on tech's titans and AI's allure, while Europe grapples with luxury's lull and China's economic enigma continues to...
Our Logo January 06, 2025 at 08:42 am EST
New Year, Soft Start

New Year, Soft Start

In hindsight, postponing my vacation to January 6 would have been wise. This stock market week is as quiet as a library on a Friday night. Even President Joe Biden's voice is cutting through the...
Our Logo January 03, 2025 at 08:49 am EST
2025:  A year of financial uncertainty?

2025: A year of financial uncertainty?

As Wall Street gears up to shake off its end-of-2024 blues, the market mood is largely dictated by thin trading volumes, with many traders still on holiday and several exchanges. Futures for New York...
Our Logo January 02, 2025 at 09:51 am EST
Do they know it's Christmas?

Do they know it's Christmas?

As we edge closer to the end of 2024, the age-old belief that December is the stock market's golden month might just be put to the test. The festive cheer seems to be missing, hence this title...
Our Logo December 20, 2024 at 08:40 am EST
Hawkish hints spook investors

Hawkish hints spook investors

The US Federal Reserve decided to trim interest rates yesterday, but its cautious tone sent a chill through Wall Street. Investors seemed caught off guard, even though Jerome Powell's remarks merely...
Our Logo December 19, 2024 at 09:01 am EST
Fed's gift to markets

Fed's gift to markets

The Federal Reserve is gearing up to deliver a holiday gift in the form of interest rate adjustments. However, it might keep its tools handy for potential use in 2025. As investors await this...
Our Logo December 18, 2024 at 09:47 am EST
Broadcom booms as Nasdaq nods

Broadcom booms as Nasdaq nods

In the prelude to the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy-setting meeting, US equity futures took a modest dip on Tuesday morning. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged down by 0.4%, S&P...
Our Logo December 17, 2024 at 09:15 am EST
Markets tally the odds of January cuts

Markets tally the odds of January cuts

Western equity markets spent the week in a state of suspense, as investors grappled with the uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates. The Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday is the main event,...
Our Logo December 16, 2024 at 09:10 am EST
Markets eye week's end elation

Markets eye week's end elation

Wall Street signals a buoyant end to a week driven by central bank surprises and solid inflation data. As the world's financial eyes turn to the Fed's anticipated rate cut, the stock market pulses...
Our Logo December 13, 2024 at 09:18 am EST
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