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Stocks were under pressure following comments from Fed Chair Powell, who expressed concern about the ability of the Fed to balance its inflation and employment goals given the current trade situation.

Outlook

Market Slips as Q1 Reports Arrive

by Gerry Sparrow
Published April 24, 2025
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With the financial markets still wrestling with the tariff announcements from last week, one thing is still certain: uncertainty remains an integral part of the investment landscape.

Outlook

Trump, Powell & Rates: The Post-Liberation Day Edition

by WisdomTree
Published April 23, 2025
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Since diversification entails not putting all your eggs in one basket, investing in an Asset Allocation portfolio means actually investing across multiple asset classes by means of one single offering.

Strategies

Eggs and Baskets

by Interactive Advisors
Published April 23, 2025
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Stocks ended the week with a strong gain as traders continued to focus on tariff talks while appearing to overlook upbeat news on inflation.

Outlook

Rally Caps Volatile Week

by Gerry Sparrow
Published April 17, 2025
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When you go from big, impulsive moves to these sideways, blah periods of time, it is a warning message that we are just consolidating sideways here.

Outlook

A Dull Market Day With Big Implications

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published April 17, 2025
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Most investors believe that capital held in private hands with a profit motive is more impactful for the economy than money spent by the government.

Strategies

Is Exorbitant Government Spending the Key to Stock Market Prosperity?

by State Street Global Advisors
Published April 17, 2025
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The developments over recent months present a compelling narrative of potential transformation in the European financial landscape. While challenges persist, recent policy shifts, investments, and market recoveries signal a newfound resilience and optimism in the EU's economic prospects.

Outlook

Is The EU Financial Market On The Brink Of Change?

by FTSE Russell
Published April 16, 2025
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Stocks rallied the first half of the week as markets tried to anticipate the potential impact of tariffs previously announced by the White House. Soon after the closing bell on Wednesday, President Trump’s new tariffs surprised markets.

Outlook

Markets React to White House Tariffs

by Gerry Sparrow
Published April 11, 2025
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The situation remains fluid, and volatility can work in either direction. But if you’re expecting the cavalry to ride in to save the markets from themselves, don’t.

Outlook

The Cavalry Is Not Riding To The Rescue

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published April 11, 2025
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Despite economic setbacks during the Great Recession and Covid-19, South Africa is poised to almost double its growth in 2025 and 2026. Financial reforms, lower rates and inflation are expected to foster an environment of stronger consumer spending.

Outlook

Rediscovering The South African Equity Market

by FTSE Russell
Published April 10, 2025

Nvidia isn’t just advancing artificial intelligence; it’s redefining it with “Physical AI,” a bold new frontier where humanoid robots and AI-driven systems interact with the real world, making science fiction increasingly real.

Strategies

Not That Keynote—Jensen Style

by WisdomTree
Published April 8, 2025
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Three pivotal events mark shifts in market sentiment over the four months since November 2024—the US election outcome, the Fed’s December policy meeting and the February 2025 release of a key US consumer sentiment survey.

Outlook

US Market Update: Four Months After The Presidential Election

by FTSE Russell
Published April 4, 2025

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