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Consumer Spending Continues to Drive Earnings and Economic Growth
Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...
07-16-2019 | READ POSTCould the Trade War Escalation Create an Attractive Entry Point for Investors?
Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...
05-13-2019 | READ POSTEarnings Do Matter and can be Engines of Stock Market Growth
Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...
10-17-2018 | READ POSTInternational Equities at (or Near) an Inflection Point
Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...
09-05-2018 | READ POST
Market Commentaries
A Nontraditional Look into a Traditional Economic Indicator
Global equity markets gave up ground for the third consecutive week last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ Composite retreated 0.94%, 1.40%, and 0.74% respectively. Overseas, developed and emerging markets lost 1.45% and 1.01% respectively....
08-20-2019 | READ POSTDefining a Currency Manipulator According to the U.S. Treasury Department
Global capital markets were mostly down for the week as investors continued to wrestle with potential implications of U.S./China trade tensions and central bank interest rate policy. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index fell to a level of 2919, representing a loss of 0.40%, while the Russell Midcap Index fell 0.32% for the week....
08-13-2019 | READ POSTThe “Big Three” in Action
Global markets suffered significant losses last week, marking the worst week of 2019. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ Composite retreated 3.07%, 2.59%, and 3.90% respectively....
08-06-2019 | READ POSTIs Central Bank Easing Uniquely American?
Global capital markets were mixed on the week, with International equities lagging and U.S. equities pulling ahead. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index pushed ahead to a level of 3026, representing a gain of 1.66%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.69% for the week. ...
07-30-2019 | READ POST
