I like to study the past. While having a good understanding of market history isn’t the be-all and end-all for investment analysis, it can often offer valuable insights by giving a window into the thinking that others before us had when facing

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) faces a tough decision in 2024 as it is no longer a question of ‘if,’ but rather ‘when’ rate cuts will occur. The FOMC is not expected to cut rates at their upcoming March meeting, but

After a brief lull in 2023, buyback activity appears to be back this year. A resilient U.S. economy, easing inflation pressures, and expectations for an eventual shift to interest rate cuts have given corporate America confidence to boost authorized

The 2024 election is right around the corner. The recent victories of Former President Donald Trump at the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries have moved Election Day closer, as it seems that the two candidates have been chosen earlier than usual, setti

With the S&P 500 having recently ascended to a fresh record high after such a strong 2023, it’s natural for investors to worry that valuations have become over-extended. On traditional valuation measures, valuations do appear high and it do

Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea could temporarily impact goods prices but not at the same magnitude as during the pandemic. Tight financial conditions, slowing economic growth, and a disinflationary trend all support the Federal Reserve’s (

Fourth quarter earnings season kicked off last week, and markets were generally left wanting more. That doesn’t necessarily mean this earnings season will be disappointing, especially considering the bar has been lowered so much. Plus, some of

As China emerged a year ago from the shadow of the stringent zero COVID-19-related measures that all but shut down its economy for over two years, much was expected in terms of its economic growth prospects. There were numerous reports suggesting the

Opportunities abound in the markets, even during periods when the economy appears ripe for a regime shift. Recent growth metrics surprised to the upside, but leading indicators point toward some downside risk. In this edition of the Weekly Market Com

Key Takeaways:

• Oversold conditions and tumbling interest rates have brought buyers back into equity markets this week. The S&P 500 has recaptured its closely watched 200-day moving average (dma).

• Historically, index returns fo