With a temporary cool-down in geopolitical tension and anticipation for Wednesday’s conclusion of a two-day FOMC meeting, stocks are trading higher today and continuing Friday’s gains. The S&P 500 breached the 2,500 level in Monday trading- reflecting a strong risk-on investor sentiment. The Fed’s FOMC meeting will not be providing signals for an interest rate […]

U.S markets are trading lower today as investors see a correction after a series of rallies and record-setting. Apple Inc. (AAPL) saw its shares slide today following a much-anticipated product lineup reveal on Tuesday, along with news of a delay in the launch date for the iPhone X. Stocks tend to rise on rumours and […]

Investors are digesting news and analysis outlooks following the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. Although the storm had not hit as hard as expected, the months to come will weigh on markets as economic impact is assessed more thoroughly. Although threatened North Korean missile tests did not occur in recent days, a U.N. Security Council […]

Wednesday trading is ticking up somewhat as market participants work though North Korean geopolitical uncertainty and another potentially devastating Hurricane. All major U.S indexes closed down on Tuesday after a recent North Korean nuclear weapons test and fresh threats of another intercontinental ballistic missile test within days. Hurricane Irma is currently passing through the Caribbean, […]

The markets are seeing a rebound from Tuesday’s selling activity, following another North Korean provocation which saw several missiles break Japanese airspace. The corrective rally is due to the typical pattern of investors buying on the downtrend. Heading toward an extended Labor Day weekend, market activity is less volatile and investors are in wait-and-see mode […]

Hurricane Harvey is now categorized as a tropical storm after wreaking havoc in Texas over the weekend with lasting damages and flooding.  Investors are keeping a close watch on how this storm may affect different market sectors and commodities- the major focus being on energy. A significant amount of the U.S.’s domestic refining operations take […]

A global central banking meeting is set to begin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming tomorrow- undoubtedly pulling investor attention toward any commentary or decision-making that may impact interest rates in the future.  This symposium is particularly important because market participants will be hearing from both Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi. […]

Geopolitical tensions kick back into high gear as military exercises between the U.S and South Korea begin today. Stocks are trading choppy today and markets are reverting back to a wait-and-see holding pattern. Domestic U.S political roadblocks are hanging over a series of tasks in Washington, clouding lawmakers’ optimism for getting them done.  Among those […]

Market activity is looking like business as usual again after a cooldown of geopolitical tensions, and investors are looking towards the release of the July 25-26 FOMC meeting minutes. Investors will be focusing on any details or hints at Fed thinking around inflation, as the rate of inflation will determine whether or not we will […]

U.S stocks are seeing a rebounding rally today as the rhetorical geopolitical standoff between the U.S. and North Korea has calmed down. Investors were able to buy on the dip and take advantage of one of the biggest pullbacks this year. Technology and financial shares were the biggest gainers and the S&P 500 has hit […]