Markets and Economy Weaker consumer confidence dampens a good week for stocks
Good news on many fronts helped buoy stock markets and lessen inflation risks even if consumers aren't feeling positive.
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A China-US tariff de-escalation, the Federal Reserve stays in wait-and-see mode, and the Bank of England strikes a hawkish tone while cutting rates.
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We cover a wealth of recent data reports and explore what they could mean for the path of growth going forward.
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A bond is an investment that represents a loan to a corporation or government and generates interest income for an investor.
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2025 has been a roller coaster ride for markets. Comments on tariffs and on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell led to a recent upswing.
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The challenges of the current investment environment are well documented, so maybe it’s more interesting to talk about what could go right.
April 24, 2025
Markets and Economy US stocks bear the brunt of global economic uncertainty
The global economic outlook is uncertain, yet European, UK, Chinese, and Japanese stocks all rose last week while US stocks fell.
April 22, 2025
Markets and Economy Stock market corrections and what investors should know
While stock market volatility can be unsettling in times of uncertainty, remembering these things can help you weather the storm.
April 22, 2025
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Six things to watch in the coming weeks, including US Treasury yields, US and European sentiment, US earnings outlook, and Chinese economic data.
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