As the Information Age morphs into the Automation Age, some market truisms that pass as common knowledge may not apply.
Outlook
Two of the largest emerging markets take different paths, echoing their economic and demographic divergence.
The stability we’ve seen over the past week has faded, and natural flows will drive the market again.
The improved fundamentals and widening growth opportunities across the broader U.S. energy complex have enhanced the resilience of this once scorned sector.
For the second quarter in a row, global forecasts are almost unchanged, which might seem at odds with market volatility.
August marked the fourth consecutive month without an increase in margin levels. But can that explain why the stock market has been stuck?
When the focus is on more stable or recovery periods, interest rate differentials become a key determinant in how the currency moves.
The economic slowdown reflects a normalization after years of volatility, particularly in sectors like rural America, and should not be seen as alarming.
Gold’s function as a store of value has stood the test of time, helping owners maintain their purchasing power over thousands of years.