Market Insights

Are financial markets too complacent? In Aesop’s fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, a young shepherd repeatedly raises a false alarm. Eventually, the people in his village ignore his warnings. When a wolf appears, the villagers pay no attention to the boy’s cries, confident that “nothing ever happens”. Read more

Markets saw mixed performance last week as investors weighed positive economic signals against rising geopolitical tensions. Negotiations between the United States and China made progress. The two countries agreed on a framework to improve trade relations, including steps to accelerate the export of critical materials and review certain trade restrictions. Read more

Markets saw mixed performance last week as investors weighed positive economic signals against rising geopolitical tensions. Negotiations between the United States and China made progress. The two countries agreed on a framework to improve trade relations, including steps to accelerate the export of critical materials and review certain trade restrictions. Read more

Markets saw mixed performance last week as investors weighed positive economic signals against rising geopolitical tensions. Negotiations between the United States and China made progress. The two countries agreed on a framework to improve trade relations, including steps to accelerate the export of critical materials and review certain trade restrictions. Read more

Markets saw mixed performance last week as investors weighed positive economic signals against rising geopolitical tensions. Negotiations between the United States and China made progress. The two countries agreed on a framework to improve trade relations, including steps to accelerate the export of critical materials and review certain trade restrictions. Read more

Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 5.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index spiked 7.15 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.41 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased… Read more

Stocks were mixed last week as volatility dropped despite ongoing trade concerns and the Federal Reserve’s update on short-term rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.16 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 0.47 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 0.27 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index,… Read more

Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.92 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 3.42 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.00 percent. The… Read more

Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House’s reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 4.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 6.73 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 2.48 percent. The MSCI EAFE… Read more

Stocks ended the week with a strong gain as traders continued to focus on tariff talks while appearing to overlook upbeat news on inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 5.70 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 7.29 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 4.95 percent.… Read more