In 2023, major strikes and protests against companies were prevalent, followed by significant layoffs at the start of 2024. Significant staff reductions can currently be seen across various industries in the US, including technology, finance, and retail, with giant companies such as Google, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and Dow announcing layoffs in 2023. All the [...]
Treasury yields were supported by another positive US bill auction with the Jan 23rd results. After a tumultuous year, the bond market consistently shows strength with the results of the 52-week bill auction and the 2-year note auction. Although it’s not hitting every news headline, bond auctions are a low-risk investment, so no news [...]
Despite the positive reports from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, Tuesday was a damp day following Fed Christopher Waller’s comments to approach rate cuts slowly. Rate cuts are always good news, but his speech was not what hopeful investors wanted to hear. After anticipating six cuts in 2024 starting in March, the speech contradicted [...]
Investing in a down market can feel a lot like sailing into a storm. It's daunting, filled with unpredictability, and without a sound plan, the chances of running aground are high. But what if we told you that a down market is not always a sign to abandon ship? What if, under certain circumstances, this [...]
As we continue to hear talks of a looming recession and mounting investor disappointment, you may begin to wonder exactly how these bearish expectations have an impact on the stock market. Market sentiment like this is present in all stages of a market cycle, but just like learning how inflation affects the stock market, understanding [...]
