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With the labor market already in balance, tariff risks greatly diminished amid ongoing negotiations, and the Fed Funds rate still in moderately restrictive territory, we believe that the Fed should calibrate rates lower.

Outlook

Temporary Rise in US Inflation Ahead

by State Street Global Advisors
Published May 23, 2025
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Stocks pushed higher on Monday as investors cheered weekend news that the US and China temporarily agreed to back off steep reciprocal tariffs

Outlook

US-China Tariff Truce Tames Markets

by Gerry Sparrow
Published May 22, 2025
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In a dominantly consumerist world, it is easy to forget the fragile dependence of human life on nature and its bountiful offerings. At the heart of all food chains lies the basic premise of bio-diversity. That makes biodiversity a necessity, and not a luxury.

Strategies Sustainability

The More, The Merrier

by IA SRI
Published May 21, 2025
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We often talk about the future as if it’s something we’re waiting for. But the most astonishing thing about the future is how much of it has already arrived—and how quietly it did so.

Reflections

20 Mind-Bending Facts That Redefine The Present

by WisdomTree
Published May 21, 2025
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Stocks are climbing up again as this morning’s lighter-than-expected CPI print bolsters spirits following yesterday’s optimism sparked by tariff reprieves between Beijing and Washington.

Outlook

After a Strong Monday, Stocks Rally Again

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published May 15, 2025
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With the recent market volatility, indices have become a central feature of the daily news. But they are not just numbers that go up and down to reflect market movements.

Reflections Strategies

What is an Index?

by FTSE Russell
Published May 14, 2025
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Given the technical and fundamental backdrop, any initial gains could quickly fade, underscoring the importance of caution as markets navigate this significant technical and macroeconomic inflection point.

Outlook

Markets at a Crossroads

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published May 13, 2025
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Interactive Advisors, as the robo-advisory arm of IB, has once again won the coveted Best Investing Platform: Robo-advisor award at the US News Investing Platform awards the past month.

Reflections

On Winning Best Robo-Advisor Award (again!)

by Interactive Advisors
Published May 12, 2025
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The prospects of tariffs continue to dominate investor anxiety. Effects from tariffs will be on consumers and corporations alike, with both likely sharing the brunt of higher prices.

Outlook

Tariffs Test S&P 500 Margins

by State Street Global Advisors
Published May 9, 2025
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Here's a quick guide to de-stress the process of investing, summarized in the 3S's that unravel the basics of not just investing beginnings, but just about any beginnings.

Strategies

3 Steps To Investing: For Beginners

by Interactive Advisors
Published May 9, 2025
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When central banks, hedge funds, retail investors, tech manufacturers and consumers in countries such as India are all buying the same thing—it's worth paying attention.

Strategies

The New Gold Story: Who’s Buying, and Why?

by WisdomTree
Published May 8, 2025
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The rally accelerated on Friday as a better-than-expected April jobs report eased some concerns about the economy’s strength.

Outlook

Positive Indicators Lift Stocks into May

by Gerry Sparrow
Published May 8, 2025

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