The Fed’s rate decision on Sept 18 is important, with potential cuts of 25 or 50 bps likely having predictable impacts. A 25 bps cut would signal a cautious approach, leading to modest stock gains, slight drops in bond yields, and a weaker dollar. A 50 bps cut, on the other hand, would indicate strong economic support, potentially causing a more significant stock rally, a notable decline in bond yields, and further weakeni...
Introduction 2024 so far has been a pretty one way street especially when looking at both the S&P500 and by extension the NASDAQ 100. I say this because the S&P500 has been getting increasingly concentrated in tech related stocks. And speaking of tech, the U.S. Tech sector remains a dominant force in the global economy in 2024, continuing its trajectory of innovation and growth despite navigating economic and regulatory challenges. Le...
The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 18th has garnered significant attention, with an interest rate cut almost certain. The key question remains: Will the Federal Reserve opt for a 25 basis point (bps) cut or a more aggressive 50 bps reduction? Each scenario is likely to trigger different market reactions, and the performance of certain assets could vary based on the magnitude of the cut. Market Reactions to a 25 bps Cut A 25 bps cut would signal a caut...
Taylor Swift announced on Instagram that she will support Kamala Harris in the election. This support will bring a lot of votes. Like many of you," Taylor Swift wrote in a long post, "I watched tonight's debate. If you haven't, now is a good time to study the current issues and where these candidates stand on the issues that matter to you most. As a voter, I will be sure to watch and read everythin...
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While most "influencers" have no real influence Taylor certainly does. I liked her comment re leading by calm not chaos - trump is certainly chaos
On September 10, at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, the two presidential candidates of the US election, Harris and Trump, will participate in a TV debate hosted by the American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! This will be the first time Harris has faced Trump head-on since the Democratic Party changed its leadership. The rules of the debate will follow the "mute microphone" clause from the June debate (when one party speaks, th...
2024 so far has been a pretty one way street especially when looking at both the S&P500 and by extension the NASDAQ 100. I say this because the S&P500 has been getting increasingly concentrated in tech related stocks. And speaking of tech, the U.S. Tech sector remains a dominant force in the global economy in 2024, continuing its trajectory of innovation and growth despite navigating economic and regulatory challenges. Le...
Market Reactions to a 25 bps Cut
A 25 bps cut would signal a caut...
This will be the first time Harris has faced Trump head-on since the Democratic Party changed its leadership. The rules of the debate will follow the "mute microphone" clause from the June debate (when one party speaks, th...
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