by NovemAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Investors may have a rosier view of the future than consumers do. The ups and downs of the market reflect investor enthusiasm and uncertainty. In general, investors make decisions about what they believe will happen in the future. They weigh the possible...
by NovemAdmin | Aug 17, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Reading the economic tea leaves. The stock market is forward-looking, which means that it reflects investors’ expectations for the future. No one knows exactly what will happen in the months ahead, but investors try to gain an edge by interpreting economic...
by NovemAdmin | Aug 11, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS The rally continues. A lot of factors influence the United States stock market, including economic trends, market sentiment, and government and Federal Reserve (Fed) policies. However, many investors consider earnings, which reveal how profitable a company...
by NovemAdmin | Aug 4, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Warsh shakes the market’s confidence. Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke has said that “monetary policy is 98 percent talk and only 2 percent action.” He meant that public statements are powerful tools that can shape the...
by NovemAdmin | Jul 27, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Sometimes, the road is rough. In the early 1900s, riding in new-fangled automobiles was a bone-jarring and physically exhausting experience. Roads were unpaved and rutted, jolting passengers relentlessly. Shock absorbers changed that. Working in tandem...
by NovemAdmin | Jul 21, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Rethinking expectations for inflation and artificial intelligence (AI). It was a rough week for Wall Street. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) fell about 1.5 percent, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.8 percent, and the Dow posted its...