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March 2025
Markets on Edge: Dollar’s Worst Start in Decades, S&P Correction, and Fading Earnings Growth
The US dollar is experiencing its worst start to the year in decades. The S&P 500 entered correction territory last [...]
Bearish Signals Grow: S&P 500 Stocks Drop Below Key Technical Levels
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the S&P 500. This chart shows rolling 10-day returns. The [...]
Tariffs, Inflation, and Market Weakness: A Recipe for Volatility?
Source: Reuters Read full article Tariff-related concerns were evident in responses to the question about government policy. Longer-term [...]
February 2025
Stocks at a Crossroads: Analysts Cut 2025 Forecasts While 2026 Gains Traction
Analysts have been lowering earnings growth forecasts for this year but are more optimistic about 2026. CTAs are boosting equity [...]
Fed Chair Powell Stays Cautious: Why Rate Cuts May Be Delayed
Markets US deal activity in January fell to its lowest level in a decade, as uncertainty over tariffs and regulatory [...]
Market Shifts & Tech Trends: Large-Cap Strength, Small-Cap Struggles, and the Data Center Boom
Sentiment among large-cap firms continues to improve, but small firms are less upbeat. The S&P 500 tech index held support [...]








