From Meltdown to Manic Monday: Erratic Tech Trade, Peace-Fire, Grumbling Chart
Let’s check the latest on the supposed peace deal, make sense of the hot-and-cold tech trade, and sort through the crowded IPO filings.
Think Friday Was Bad? Get Used to It
Let’s unpack what happened and why I expect more such days over the coming months.
Peace Eludes, Rate-Cut Shot Fades, Semiconductors Slide, But Jobs Shine
Let’s check the ceasefire talks as fighting breaks out, the semis under pressure, jobs data … and see what’s ahead this week.
Fix Portfolio Drift Now and You Might Save Your Retirement
Your future self is begging you to check up on your portfolio holdings.
Surprising Job Report Eliminates Chance of Interest Rate Cut
This is a much stronger labor market than those who vote on policy at the Fed’s FOMC thought they were going to be dealing with.
Private Credit Contagion Will Spread as Market Ventures into Uncharted Territory
When else in history have equities traded at record highs while consumer sentiment readings were at record lows?
Hospitality Surge Gives Fed No Choice After Strong Jobs Update
The rate environment could challenge a market that needs to absorb some significant IPOs.
Semiconductor Sell-Off Creates Powerful Rotation
Instead of causing concern, the selling in semiconductors triggered vigorous buying.
U.S. Should Follow ECB Rate Decision After Growth Warning
Outdated models are underestimating growth, and strong growth will continue to push inflation higher.
Wall St. Takes Hit on Iran Fire, SpaceX Takes Off, Middle-Class ‘Struggle’
Iran ceasefire looks near collapse; SpaceX valuation at $1.75 trillion; Beige Book sees some in middle-income bracket ‘struggling more.’