The U.S. labor market is exhibiting clear signs of a significant slowdown, marked by three consecutive months of substantially weak job additions and a slight uptick in the unemployment rate. This emerging trend has immediate and profound implications for the overall health of the U.S. economy and is
Expectations are reaching a fever pitch for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of 2025, with a September reduction now appearing almost certain. Market probabilities overwhelmingly point to a 25-basis-point cut, which would lower the Federal Funds rate from its current 4.25%-4.5% range. This highly anticipated
Washington D.C. – Hopes for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut have significantly dimmed following the release of hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data on August 14, 2025. The July PPI report revealed a surprising surge in wholesale inflation, forcing traders and economists to reconsider the widespread expectation of
August 14, 2025, proved to be a day of varied fortunes across the stock market, as a disappointing inflation report cast a slight shadow over major indices, even as individual company performances painted a more nuanced picture. While the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) managed a marginal gain to set
Despite the S&P 500 index scaling new heights on August 14, a closer examination of market internals reveals a more nuanced and potentially concerning picture. Beneath the surface of headline gains, a significant majority of stocks within the benchmark index experienced declines, signaling a lack of broad-based participation in
Wall Street is currently awash in a wave of optimism, fueled by the strong conviction that the Federal Reserve is poised to initiate interest rate cuts as early as September 2025. This bullish sentiment is further bolstered by a robust corporate earnings season, particularly within the technology sector, which has
Wall Street is reeling today after the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report delivered a hotter-than-anticipated blow, revealing persistent wholesale inflation that has sent shivers through financial markets. The unexpected surge in producer prices is forcing traders and analysts to rapidly re-evaluate the likelihood of a September interest rate cut
Optimism has surged through financial markets as recent economic data, particularly the July Consumer Price Index (CPI), has significantly bolstered expectations for a 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. This shift in sentiment reflects a growing belief that the central bank may pivot towards supporting economic
Recent economic data, particularly a hotter-than-anticipated Producer Price Index (PPI) report, has cast a significant shadow over the previously strong market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. This unexpected surge in producer inflation has introduced a fresh wave of uncertainty into financial markets, forcing investors and
On August 14, 2025, the financial markets witnessed a significant sector rotation as investors recalibrated their portfolios, shifting away from the high-flying growth-oriented technology stocks towards more economically sensitive cyclical sectors. This strategic pivot, occurring amidst a broader market rally that saw both the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500
Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organization, expressed his “love” for cryptocurrency on Wednesday, citing his personal experiences with debanking as a major factor.
The cryptocurrency exchange Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) made a resounding entrance onto the public markets on August 13, 2025, with its shares nearly doubling from their initial $37 IPO price. This highly anticipated debut saw the institutional-focused digital asset platform open at $90.45 and reach highs of $118 before settling
