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The trend for central banks is to cut rates but that doesn’t mean a recession is near. But it also doesn’t mean GDP is growing very much. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for every...

Despite positive manufacturing, jobs, and real estate news, the bears held at resistance. Investors seek out safe havens in the bond market.  Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for e...

The Fed held the discount rate even but hinted at stagflation concerns. Manufacturing, jobs, and real estate reports will help shape Thursday’s session. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be sui...

All eyes are on the Fed as the FOMC updates its interest rate policy. While nothing is expected to change, investors will scrutinize Chair Powell’s remarks for dovishness. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned...

Stocks enter Tuesday up back-to-back days for the first time in a month amid better investor sentiment as tariff noise eased. Nvidia's conference and the Fed meeting are in focus. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies me...

Today's retail sales data and Wednesday's Fed meeting highlight the week, along with Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference. FedEx, Micron, and Nike results are due later this week. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

After falling into 10% correction territory, the market limps into the weekend hobbled by tariff and growth worries while investors look ahead to a possible government shutdown. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

A stronger than expected CPI report bolstered stocks on Wednesday which is unlikely to change the Fed’s plans. However, the Bank of Canada cut its key rate once again. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here...

Stocks fall again as investors digested a tariff announcement targeting imports of Canadian aluminum and steel, with CPI data and a Fed meeting ahead. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suita...

Investors digested Oracle's earnings and caught their breath after Monday's sell off as they looked ahead to CPI tomorrow. Recession worries dominate, and Treasury auctions loom. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies men...

Wednesday's CPI and Thursday's PPI are highlights ahead, but a possible government shutdown also looms after the worst week since last fall. Oracle reports after the close. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned...

Today's February Nonfarm Payrolls report is expected to show jobs growth of 159,000 and unemployment steady at 4%. Stocks hit 4-month lows yesterday amid tariff-related volatility. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

Broadcom and Costco earnings are due today, along with jobless claims and layoff data. The market rebounded Wednesday on auto tariff delays, but trade and growth fears persist. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies menti...

After a recovery attempt failed Tuesday, investors weary of tariff news can focus today on services data and earnings from Foot Locker and Marvell. ADP jobs data is also on tap. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

President Trump's confirmation late Monday of tariffs against imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have markets on defense after yesterday's sell-off. Tech took the worst blow. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies men...

This coming Friday features February jobs data and a speech by Fed Chairman Powell. Stay tuned before that for ISM manufacturing, earnings from Target and Broadcom, and tariffs. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

Investors await January PCE prices after tariff-related selling accelerated yesterday and pushed major indexes to one-month lows. Tech shares struggled in a risk-off climate. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mention...

Nvidia's earnings and revenue, out late Wednesday, beat Wall Street's consensus. The stock's direction could help set the tone today. Salesforce's revenue and guidance missed. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentio...

Nvidia's results after the close are likely the big event today with the S&P 500 on a four-day losing streak as tech struggles. Yields hit two-month lows Tuesday on growth fears. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies men...

Home Depot results and Consumer Confidence loom after the Nasdaq went negative for the year Monday. Sentiment has slipped, especially for tech, but Nvidia results tomorrow are key. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

PCE inflation data this Friday and Nvidia earnings this Wednesday follow a sharp drop last week triggered by new virus fears and weak U.S. data. Risk-off trading sent yields down. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies me...

Walmart-related weakness took consumer stocks lower yesterday, ending a short streak of record market highs. Today's sentiment data will be scrutinized for inflation expectations. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies me...

Investors await Walmart results and jobless claims after consecutive record closes for the S&P 500. Yields fell Wednesday, but Fed minutes made near-term rate cuts seem unlikely. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies men...

Housing data and Fed minutes are next after a late rally sent the SPX to a new all-time closing high yesterday. Rising yields and volatility, however, remain potential hazards. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies menti...

Housing data, leading indicators, Fed minutes, and Walmart earnings are on the calendar this holiday-shortened week after stocks just missed an all-time high close Friday. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned...