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1. In its January 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at the 4.25%-4.5% range, aligning with market expectations.  This pause follows a series of three rate cuts in 2024, which collectively reduced rates by [...]

1. The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, held from January 20 to 24, 2025, convenes global leaders to address pressing global and regional challenges under the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age."   A central focus is the rapid advancement [...]

1. Q4-2024’s earnings season starts Wednesday (1/15/25) with JPMorgan Chase’s earnings release.  The Q4 2024 earnings season is poised to deliver the strongest growth in three years, with S&P 500 companies projected to post an 11.9% year-over-year increase in earnings. Leading [...]

The U.S. stock market closed on Thursday 1/9/25 to honor President Jimmy Carter on a National Day of Mourning.  This rare occurrence reflects the nation's respect for his legacy as the 39th President, known for his commitment to peace, human rights, and [...]

1. The much-anticipated Santa Claus rally, a traditional year-end boost in stock market performance, failed to materialize in 2024.  Historically, the final trading days of December and the first two of January often bring optimism to the markets, fueled by holiday [...]

1. Federal Reserve reduced the benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, signaling a cautious approach toward future rate cuts due to persistent inflation concerns.  This decision reflects the Fed's commitment to achieving [...]