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  • Kept Traders Guessing

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    This week delivered a classic mix of inflation relief, consumer caution, and central bank patience that kept traders guessing and stocks climbing. From softer U.S. price data to a surprising retail sales dip and steady policy decisions Down Under, the financial markets had plenty to chew on between August 11 and 14. The major closed…

  • Fresh Record Highs

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    What a week it was on Wall Street and beyond. Investors started August with a mix of geopolitical relief, fresh record highs, and a jobs report that left more than a few economists scratching their heads. The combination kept trading desks busy and coffee pots working overtime. Since last Friday’s close the S&P 500 gained…

  • Week of Market Whiplash

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    What a ride this week with neck snapping market whiplash. From the Federal Reserve’s carefully watched decision to a softer GDP print and a bruising stretch for tech stocks, investors barely had time to catch their breath. Geopolitical swings in oil prices added extra drama, turning what might have been a quiet late-July period into…

  • Another Wild Ride

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    Another wild ride this week for the markets. Geopolitics, Big Tech spending sprees, and central bank caution all collided to keep investors on their toes. Since last Fridays close the S&P 500 fell 46 points or .62%, the NASDAQ dropped 544 points or 2.14% while the DOW slipped 199 points or .38%. Oil Prices Climb…