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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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April has been a struggle for the UK, with the country’s PMI Composite Index falling from 51.5 in the preceding month to 48.2. But even with dour consumer sentiment and a softening job market, UK growth could surprise to the upside.

Outlook

UK Economy Faces Substantial Risks Ahead

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published May 1, 2025
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Geopolitical tensions, monetary policy shifts, and supply chain disruptions are creating challenges and opportunities for businesses in 2025. Corporates must navigate these complexities to manage global operations and capital flows effectively.

Strategies

Navigating Volatility: Corporate Strategies in 2025

by FTSE Russell
Published April 30, 2025
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Currencies of countries with the flexibility to implement fiscal or monetary stimulus in response to this shock are likely to outperform after the initial market turmoil.

Outlook

US Tariffs Break the USD Bull Case

by State Street Global Advisors
Published April 30, 2025
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The economic data for April sheds light on the potential fallout from the tariff announcements, while earnings results from the mega-cap stocks offers further insights into how severe that fallout might become.

Outlook

Bullish Options Positioning Sets High Bar for This Week’s Earnings

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published April 29, 2025

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