Nov. 21st, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. In Brazil, the G20 Leaders' Summit took place on November 18 and 19, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, with the presence of the leaders of the 19 member countries, plus the African Union and the European Union. The G20 Summit [...]
Nov. 13th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. The recent U.S. election has spurred a resurgence of “animal spirits” among investors in the stock and bond markets. This concept, introduced by economist John Maynard Keynes, describes the boost in investor confidence and optimism that encourages more aggressive risk-taking and [...]
Nov. 7th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. The U.S. stock market rally can be attributed to a combination of factors, including optimism about a possible rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where investors expect a 25 basis-point reduction. This anticipated cut has fueled positive sentiment, [...]
Financial Personalities
Learning to leverage your strengths and weaknesses The way you view and handle your money is tied to your financial personality. Understand yourself better to DO LIFE better with your money. Spenders What does money give me? Pleasure If I found [...]
Oct. 30th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. It is a busy week for corporate earnings with 5 of the Magnificent 7 companies to report their results. Alphabet reported today with stronger-than-expected earnings results. The company reported blowout cloud revenue at $11.35 billion, up nearly 35% from the $8.41 billion [...]
Oct. 24th, 2024 – Weekly Market Review
1. Recent U.S. economic data has been more positive than expected. In September 2024, the U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs, significantly exceeding predictions. This strong job growth suggests that the economy is resilient despite concerns about a slowdown. The unemployment rate [...]
