Tag: Inflation
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The Rapid Pace Of Change
Caught up to the markets this week. As they closed with significant losses unable to cope with the pace of change. Since Tuesday the S&P 500 fell 101 points or 1.65%, the NASDAQ slipped 503 points or 2.51% while the DOW gave up 1,143 points or 2.57%.
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The Speed Of Chaos
With the Trump administration continuing to move at the speed of chaos, disrupting everything in its path. I begin to wonder about terminal velocity. Tariff induced trade wars come and go in the blink of an eye. The lamestream media begs for a day off because they can’t keep up.
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Life’s Full Of Surprises
This week was full of surprises. Trump’s announcement today of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada spooked the markets. Sending them into the close mixed. Since Monday the S&P 500 lost 60 points or .98%, the NASDAQ slipped 327 points or 1.64%, while the DOW gained 121 points or .27%.
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The Market Giveth
The market taketh away. For the week the Dow lost 544 points or 1.24%, the NASDAQ fell 607 points or 3.15% while the S&P 500 lost 125 points or 2.08%. In the post-election period, the market giveth to cryptos with Bitcoin posting solid gains. The market taketh away from gold as it is considerably off…
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Another Strong Week
The major averages finished another strong week as earnings season gets underway. The S&P 500 gained 64 points or 1.1%, the NASDAQ increased 205 points or 1.1% while the DOW added 511 points or 1.2% despite a volatile beginning. Elon Musk’s Cybercab and Robovan event failed to materially impress investors. Leading to sharp declines in…
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That Soft Landing
The major averages ended the week essentially unchanged, despite several significant events. (Fill in the blank) won Tuesday’s Vice-Presidential debate. Friday’s employment report exceeded expectations, effectively eliminating the possibility of another ½% rate cut next month. Therefore, we might just achieve that soft landing. Despite all the recession talk and pessimism this year, the S&P…
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Up and to the right!
The major averages closed another positive week. The Dow Jones rose by 230 points or 0.55%, the NASDAQ gained 172 points or 0.96%, and the S&P 500 increased by 35 points or 0.61%. Up and to the right! This week was highlighted by generally positive economic data and continued declines in inflation and interest rates,…
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The Market Bull
September 6th, 2024 September got off to a rocky start with the S&P 500 losing 240 points or 4.25%, the NASDAQ shed 1,023 points or 5.78% while the DOW dropped 1,218 points or 2.93%. Historically September is a rough month for investors, while history doesn’t always repeat, it often rhymes. That said the last few…