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Stocks exhibited remarkable resilience in the face of a surprise attack on Israel and hotter inflation data than investors expected. Stock prices initially buckled on the breakout of hostilities in the Middle East.

Outlook

Markets react to turmoil in the middle east, inflation concerns

by Gerry Sparrow
Published October 19, 2023

Retail sales push yields back towards upper end. The strong retail sales data released this morning from the Commerce Department points to a giant third quarter GDP print, which is scheduled for release next week and is likely to keep the Federal Reserve a focus point for investors.

Outlook

Retail sales push yields back towards upper end

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published October 19, 2023

As policymakers around the world consider how to address decarbonization, the UK's initiative provides a model for facilitating more consistent climate-related information and transition planning.

Strategies Sustainability

Now is the time to make climate transition plans “business …

by FTSE Russell
Published October 19, 2023

With its user-friendly platform and customizable investment options, Interactive Advisors has made investing easy and accessible to a wide range of investors.

Reflections

The IA investing journey

by Interactive Advisors
Published October 16, 2023

The Fed's new mantra is to look at the totality of upcoming economic data releases to determine if their job is done, but even if there are no new rate hikes, rates need to remain in this restrictive territory for the foreseeable future.

Outlook

Fed watch: is that all you got?

by WisdomTree
Published September 21, 2023

A stronger-than-forecast retail sales report and a modest increase in core producer prices initially lifted sentiment, but consumer confidence and semiconductor news soon dented Thursday's optimism.

Outlook

Stocks stand still, awaiting Fed

by Gerry Sparrow
Published September 21, 2023

Tax loss harvesting involves selling investments in taxable accounts that have lost value to offset capital gains elsewhere and help reduce taxes owed. This can be done at any time during the year, not just at year-end.

Strategies

Tax loss harvesting in down markets

by State Street Global Advisors
Published September 21, 2023

Genomics enables deeper insights into our DNA, and telemedicine bridges the gap between facility-based treatment and at-home care, offering value-added services like pharmacy delivery and in-home lab testing.

Outlook Strategies

Innovation brings healthcare into the future

by Global X
Published September 21, 2023

The US economy has defied recession expectations, with the latest data showing a continued positive performance. Despite the cumulative 525 basis points of Federal Reserve rate hikes, the economy may still not be out of the woods, but signs are pointing to another positive performance for third-quarter real GDP.

Outlook

U.S. economy: receding recession expectations

by WisdomTree
Published September 15, 2023

Cloud-based inventory systems and distributed ledgers such as blockchain are improving supply chain and inventory management by providing real-time updates.

Outlook

Inventory management drives retailer resiliency

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published September 15, 2023

Real estate investing allows you to accumulate assets using a relatively small percentage of your own capital, making it a valuable asset class for tax-efficient investors.

Strategies

Strategies to reduce taxes through real estate investing

by Yale Bock
Published September 14, 2023

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that inflation is at its swiftest pace in over a year, with a 0.6% month-over-month increase and a 3.7% year-over-year rise.

Outlook

Inflation reaches swiftest pace in over a year

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published September 14, 2023

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