cemagraphics The S&P500 (SPY) made a lower high this week for only the second time since the rally started back in October 2023 and the first time since the week of 2nd January. This is another shift in behaviour to add to those outlined in last weekend’s article and there is growing evidence the bulls…
pichet_w Emerging markets equities saw positive performance in 4Q 2023, driven by valuation re-rating and currency strength. Monthly emerging markets equity insights from David Semple, Portfolio Manager and Ola El-Shawarby, Deputy Portfolio Manager, featuring their unique views on emerging markets. In the fourth quarter of 2023, emerging markets equities largely extended trends seen throughout the…
Ramaswamy’s departure from the presidential race leaves a void in terms of a candidate explicitly championing pro-crypto policies. Pro-crypto Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has officially withdrawn from the United States presidential race, marking the end of his nearly year-long campaign. Ramaswamy, who gained attention for his outspoken stance on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, announced at…
TERADAT SANTIVIVUT In December 2023, the AIER Everyday Price Index (EPI) fell 0.55 percent to 283.3. It is the third consecutive decline in the index, and brings the 2023 change in the Everyday Price Index to 1.87 percent. AIER Everyday Price Index vs. US Consumer Price Index (NSA, 1987 = 100) Within the December 2023…
Shutthiphong Chandaeng Introduction Internet privacy is a raging concern at the moment for many web users around the world, and one risk point is the use of third-party cookies for tracking and data collection. While claimed to be harmless and personalized for your own tastes, many feel that it is wrong for large corporations to…
DaLiu/iStock via Getty Images Purpose I look at the high frequency weekly indicators because while they can be very noisy, they provide a good nowcast of the economy, and will telegraph the maintenance or change in the economy well before monthly or quarterly data is available. They are also an excellent way to “mark your…
porcorex Despite expectations of some major post-Thanksgiving launches, just two small Asian issuers listed in the US this past week. Hong Kong-based financial services firm Garden Stage (GSIW) offered more shares and priced at the low end to raise $10 million at a $64 million market cap. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides placement and…
primeimages/iStock via Getty Images In just three weeks, the consensus has gone from questioning the validity of the bull market to putting its first correction behind us to seeing the S&P 500 climb within 6% of reaching a new all-time high. As the major market averages pushed higher last week, the most encouraging development was…
primeimages The S&P 500 (Index: SPX) dropped 0.7% from its previous week’s close to end the third calendar quarter of 2023 at 4288.05. The main reason the market fell during the final week of 2023-Q3 is the developing consensus the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates higher for longer because inflation has not yet been…
The Bank of England has halted its 14 consecutive interest rate hikes, keeping rates at 5.25% due to moderating inflation. Despite this, the economy remains precarious. The Bank of England has decided to end a streak of 14 consecutive interest rate hikes, keeping them at 5.25%, following data showing a moderation in inflation. According to…