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Two themes developed with fresh economic data released last week. First, June inflation data painted a mixed picture. The second theme revolved around consumers, who continued to be a source of strength for the economy.

Outlook

Mixed Stocks; Inflation and Consumers Adjust

by Gerry Sparrow
Published July 25, 2025
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The framework aligns risk attribution with the way investors construct and manage portfolios — ensuring that risk insights reflect the investment process and are not dictated by the risk model construction.

Strategies

Turning The Lens: Rotating Risk Models For Insight

by FTSE Russell
Published July 24, 2025
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Governor Christopher Waller’s reminder this morning that he’d prefer a rate cut this month coincides with the White House looking for Fed Chair Powell’s replacement. And investors are taking it well.

Outlook

Yields Plunge as Waller Possibly Seeks to Climb New Fed …

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published July 22, 2025
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On top of all the geopolitical headlines the money and bond markets have had to contend with of late, there has been another news story that has recently garnered its own fair share of headlines: a new Fed chair.

Outlook

Will The Next Fed Chair Lurk In The “Shadows”?

by WisdomTree
Published July 22, 2025
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Amid the noise, August presents a tactical opportunity—if fiscal hurdles clear. With yields shifting, investors may eye short-term moves with cautious optimism.

Outlook

The Curve Ahead

by State Street Global Advisors
Published July 17, 2025

It’s not often that you get a clean sweep of bullishness across the board. But when all of these indicators rise simultaneously, it typically isn’t associated with rising stock prices; one would expect stocks to decline.

Outlook

Stocks Defy Market Logic

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published July 16, 2025
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How does one find and invest in companies that embody ethics, both in principle and action? Sometimes they are not on the front pages and you have to look longer, or harder, or smarter, to find them.

Strategies Sustainability

All That Glitters, Is Below The Fold

by IA SRI
Published July 15, 2025
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Demand for critical minerals is set to accelerate, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in clean energy technologies, next-generation semiconductors and advanced digital infrastructure. Strategies for the same are likely to lead to further investment in exploration, refining and processing, thus reshaping supply chains and market dynamics.

Strategies

The Digital Economy – Critical Minerals And Equity Markets

by FTSE Russell
Published July 14, 2025
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Bananas are an interesting food for a number of reasons. But why would they matter to someone who is interested in the financial markets?

Reflections Strategies

Why Bananas Are Important For Investors To Understand

by Yale Bock
Published July 10, 2025
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Trade developments and continued momentum pushed all three major averages to modest gains again for a shortened holiday trading week. So while there is good news overall, uncertainty still lingers beneath the employment surface.

Outlook

Trade and Jobs Cheer Markets in Short Holiday Week

by Gerry Sparrow
Published July 10, 2025
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Investors are far less freaked out about tariffs than they were just three months ago, but they remain a sore subject. At the same time, most of us either know or have participated in, the roller-coaster ride of Tesla (TSLA) shares over the past several months. 

Outlook

August 1st Is The New July 9th

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published July 9, 2025
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Interactive Advisors turns 18! From candlesticks to candles then, we continue our steady run as a financial robo-advisor, and stay fully invested in giving our customers the same quality of experience they signed up for on day one.

Reflections

Candles and Candlesticks

by Interactive Advisors
Published July 8, 2025

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