Weekly Market Review

1. Recent economic news sent ripples through the stock market as consumer confidence plummeted to a 12-year low, heightening recession fears. No, I don’t believe recession is [...]

1. Global markets are laser-focused on two key monetary events today, March 19, 2025: the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate decision and the FOMC meeting.  [...]

1. The CPI data due March 13, 2025, is a key gauge of U.S. inflation, with February’s expected 0.3% rise—down from January’s 0.5%—hinting at cooling pressures.  [...]

1. Recent turbulence in the stock market has undoubtedly sparked anxiety among investors, with sharp selloffs prompting fears of economic collapse. However, the world is far from [...]

1. Recent economic indicators suggest a deceleration in the U.S. economy.  In February, consumer confidence experienced its most significant decline since August 2021, with The Conference [...]

1. This week's economic data reveals a mixed outlook for the U.S. economy, with notable developments in the housing market and labor sector, alongside rising inflation [...]

1. Recent economic data indicates strength, with a low unemployment rate and inflation slightly higher than desired but still subdued. Notably, rent data is showing a [...]

1. Recent data presents a moderate expansion in the U.S. economy, with manufacturing rebounding, job openings declining, and services growth slowing.   Manufacturing: The ISM Manufacturing PMI [...]

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 [...]