U.S. equity markets stopped a four-week losing streak last week as what had been a steady stream of tariff talk was reduced to a trickle. The Trump administration has set April 2 as the date it will unveil its broader tariff-driven trade policy. The goal will be to implement reciprocal tariffs that aim to level…

Another week of rapid sell-offs has officially pushed U.S. equity markets into correction territory. Despite a strong rebound during Friday’s trading session, the S&P 500 closed Thursday more than 10% below its recent record high — reached just three weeks ago. This downturn marks one of the fastest 10% declines recorded since 1929, according to…

U.S. stock markets finished last week sharply lower. Finally equity investors have returned their verdict on the chaotic policy headlines: It is decidedly negative. Before a late rally off its low on Friday afternoon, the S&P 500 Index was trading 6% lower than its recent all-time high reached only three weeks ago. The Nasdaq Index,…

“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” This quote, often attributed to Vladimir Lenin during the Bolshevik Revolution, feels especially relevant today as global and domestic events unfold at an astonishing pace. While its historical origins are complex, the sentiment remains clear — markets, consumers and investors are facing…

The past week delivered a fresh reminder that inflation remains persistently above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading. January’s CPI rose by 0.5% month-over-month, pushing the year-over-year increase past 3% for the first time since mid-2024. Bond markets reacted…

Navigating the U.S. financial markets increasingly resembles driving a race car through an obstacle course. Just as a skilled driver must anticipate sudden barriers, sharp turns and unexpected slowdowns, today’s investors need to remain focused, adapt to changing conditions and avoid overreacting to market turbulence. And much like driving through unpredictable terrain, keeping both hands…

The past week seemed to mimic the twists and turns of a suspense thriller. It began with AI disruption sparking market anxiety after news broke about DeepSeek, a relatively unknown Chinese artificial intelligence startup. The company unveiled its open-source AI model, R1, claiming it could outperform industry-leading models from U.S. tech giants like OpenAI, Google…

Equity markets moved higher last week amid a flurry of executive orders President Donald Trump issued in his first days in office, with the S&P 500 Index hitting a new high on Friday. Today came a bombshell that sent markets lower: Chinese company DeepSeek has been able to train its artificial intelligence models cheaply and…

Last week, the U.S. equity markets posted their best weekly performance since the November 2024 elections, driven by a bit of good news on the inflation front. The release of the latest inflation data on Wednesday helped fuel a rally, despite some minor technical factors that played a role. Here’s a breakdown of the key…