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A Cooling Labor Market and Potential Fed Policy Implications
Market Overview: The latest JOLTS report highlights a significant decline in U.S. job openings, with a drop of 418,000 in
November 1, 2024
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Bond Market Signals Ahead of US Elections
As the elections draw closer, the bond market is sending important signals that many are watching closely. Both leading candidates
October 28, 2024
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Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans about what they believe is the best long-term investment. For more than a decade, one
October 20, 2024
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Why Your Morning Breakfast is Getting More Expensive
Have you noticed your morning breakfast becoming pricier? You’re not alone. Across the globe, consumers are feeling the impact of
October 15, 2024
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Vanguard’s Shareholder Democracy Experiment
Why Investors Still Prefer Delegation In recent years, there has been a growing push for transparency and increased investor involvement
October 12, 2024
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China’s Market Surge: Fueled by a Stimulus Package
China’s stock market has recently been thrust into the global spotlight, thanks to the introduction of a China stimulus package.
October 11, 2024
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China’s Stock Market Awakens: A Historic Week
This past week, the Chinese stock market delivered a remarkable turnaround. The CSI 300 index surged 15% in just a
September 30, 2024
Capital Market Observer
S&P Global’s September PMI Analysis
New data from S&P Global’s flash US composite PMI for September reveals that while the US economy continues to grow,
September 26, 2024
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Fed’s Bold Move and Market Reaction
The Federal Reserve has officially shifted its monetary policy, cutting interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) for the first time since
September 18, 2024
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Social Security in Retirement: Navigating a Path for Clients
The Social Security system, a cornerstone of America’s safety net, faces an imminent crisis. For decades, the system has operated
September 17, 2024
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S&P 500 Best Week Since June
Key Highlights The S&P 500 recently recorded its best week since June, climbing 2.5% over five days, marking a notable
September 16, 2024
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The Fed’s Pivotal Interest Rate Decision
What to Expect The upcoming decision on whether the Fed will cut rates by 25 or 50 basis points has
September 15, 2024
Capital Market Observer
Rob Arnott’s ETF and the Limits of Traditional Indexing
Rob Arnott’s Research Affiliates Deletions ETF (NIXT): A Case Against Passive Index Investing At Finomenon Investments, we’ve often discussed the
September 10, 2024
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Japan’s Market Falls After GDP Growth Misses Expectations
Japan’s stock market saw a 3% decline, not due to the usual culprit of the yen carry trade, but rather
September 9, 2024
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Market Concentration Hits 2000 Dot-Com Bubble Levels: Will History Repeat?
In July 2024, the concentration of technology, telecom, and healthcare sectors in global stocks reached a record 45%. This marks
September 5, 2024
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