Alan Greenspan kicked off the age of Inflation onDemand back in the relatively innocent days of 2001-2004. This represented the start of a multi-decade phase of ever more intense, chronic, and intrusive monetary policy.
It’s been a volatile start to the year, with an abundance of expectations placed on what the new administration would do in its first weeks, days, and even hours of power. So, what changed?
Trump called for lower rates not just in the US but globally. This is unlikely to be the last time he will try to jawbone the central bank into looser monetary policy. Markets are likely to puke should Fed independence get compromised.
Stocks have continued to be under pressure, even with the occasional pop of upside movement. This downside momentum will likely continue over the near-term. Here is a brief look at various events and factors that may affect trading in 2025.
Equity bulls had a huge week, rallying the S&P 500 index 2.9 percent to 5997, but more work lies ahead as the large cap index closed on dual trendline resistance.
The week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of economics and finance. From the U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency to the surge in oil prices, there's a lot to catch up on. Let's dive into the top stories that made headlines.
Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, on Friday cautioned that the government will reach its borrowing limit on Tuesday, necessitating the use of "extraordinary measures" to prevent a potential default.
A discussion about the market’s reaction to CPI and PPI data, highlighting how factors like Bank of Japan’s rate hike hints and short covering in futures contributed to a sharp market bounce.
Dive into today’s top stock picks driven by the upcoming Trump inauguration and a surge of market momentum. Using the proven 4 Pillars strategy—Catalysts, Sentiment, Fundamentals, and Technicals.
Wall Street staged a strong rebound on Wednesday, as mixed inflation data bolstered investor confidence in the Federal Reserve's continuation of easing cycle in 2025, easing recent market anxieties.
Major indices rallied on Wednesday after December inflation data showed underlying price pressures slowing, reducing fears of a prolonged pause in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
