The stock market has grown increasingly volatile, with the S&P 500 seeing its first 5% pullback of the year. Factors such as the potential postponement of the Federal Reserve's initial rate cut, downturns in technology and artificial intelligence stocks, and...

Following a robust beginning to the year, the markets have retreated by 2.5% at the onset of the second quarter. The rise in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, inflation worries, corporate earnings, and other factors have contributed to this downturn, elevating...

The year 2024 opened with intense debates on whether the Federal Reserve would manage a "soft" or "hard" landing to stabilize the economy, alongside discussions on the durability of the previous year's market surge. However, just three months in, the focus has shifted...

As major stock market indices approach all-time highs, investor concerns about the economy persist. Positive trends in inflation and employment may position the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this year, yet apprehensions remain, particularly in the real...

Artificial intelligence stocks and the timing of the Federal Reserve's initial rate reduction continue to propel markets. These factors not only influence daily market fluctuations but also signify broader trends in innovation, productivity, and economic health....

With the presidential election season heating up, there will no doubt be a flurry of daily headlines between now and election day on November 5. A rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump seems inevitable with Trump currently leading many presidential polls among...

The stock market continues to reach new heights, driven by a stronger-than-expected economy and the largest technology stocks. In particular, Nvidia, a maker of graphics chips used in artificial intelligence applications, recently helped to push markets higher after...

Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, constituting over two-thirds of our nearly $28 trillion GDP. When consumers spend money on everyday goods and services, and make large one-time purchases, it not only helps to spur economic growth but is also a...

The S&P 500 index recently closed above 5,000 and set a new all-time high, less than three years after it first crossed the 4,000 mark. While some are understandably nervous any time the market is near record levels, investors also tend to grow more bullish as the...

When it comes to markets, day-to-day price swings are often more about what investors expect than the underlying facts. This is because markets are designed to anticipate future events and assign them a price today. This gap between reality and expectations has driven...