Redefining market sentiment and strategy amid pivotal indicators and potential disruptions Markets weakened last week following an extended period of calm Capital Market Impact September 25, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | September 2023: Soft landing looking more unlikely Although inflation has moderated, the Federal Reserve hasn’t ruled out further rate hikes. Capital Market Impact September 18, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Investors should watch for margin pressures as labor negotiations heat up The unusual period of calm continues for the equity market, with the S&P 500® Index falling for the fourth time in six weeks Capital Market Impact September 11, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Steady Market Resilience: Boring is Beautiful Equity markets continued their period of consolidation, extending the losing streak to three weeks Capital Market Impact August 22, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | August 2023 Growth on track despite headwinds The U.S. job market added fewer jobs than expected in July, continuing its recent monthly trend of slower growth. Capital Market Impact August 21, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Markets continue to rally as bear arguments fade Equity markets continued to steadily move higher, with the S&P 500® Index gaining for the third-straight week and the ninth time in the past 11 weeks Capital Market Impact July 31, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Improving market breadth may slay FOMO fears. While a few tech names drive bullish sentiment, more stocks are helping to power more recent market gains. Capital Market Impact July 26, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Stocks’ recent performance defies gloomy analyst predictions Economic data has come in better than expected, boosting sentiment among stock investors. Capital Market Impact July 19, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
“Goldilocks” data has given the bulls confidence Equity markets rallied following a brief period of consolidation, with the S&P 500® Index touching the highest level since last April Capital Market Impact July 17, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
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