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Amid all the market turbulence of late, the Fed was a steadying influence. Stocks notched a solid gain last week as upbeat comments from the Fed helped stocks snap their four-week losing streak.

Outlook

Fed Happy Talk Breaks Bad News Streak

by Gerry Sparrow
Published March 27, 2025
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If the tariff news is generally good, then it’s a reason for optimism. If the adjustments turn out to be less meaningful, that can be overlooked if it means that the administration is willing to offer periodic bullish tidbits to the market.

Outlook

Was This The “Trump Put”?

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published March 27, 2025
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The basic ingredients of a balanced and therefore, happy life are broadly the same for all. The quality of product set, modest pricing, and steadfast service here at Interactive Advisors represent care, expressed financially.

Reflections Strategies

Happiness Is … Caring

by Interactive Advisors
Published March 26, 2025
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At the start of 2025, we expect to see a continued dynamic evolution in the sustainable investment market. The regulatory landscape is evolving, with the review and development of both sustainable investment and ‘real economy’ regulations across multiple global regions.

Sustainability

Expect Continued Evolution In The Sustainable Investment Market

by FTSE Russell
Published March 25, 2025
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The joys of harvesting are not just in the fields of food and agriculture. Explore the practice of Tax-Loss Harvesting to plan and then reap your financial gains wisely, so that you can join the seasonal harvest celebrations with joyful abandon.

Reflections Strategies

The Joys Of Harvesting

by Interactive Advisors
Published March 20, 2025
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The S&P 500 is not often down for five consecutive weeks, so one has to think this might be the week the market attempts a rebound. There’s a good chance of a bounce, but whether it happens is another question.

Outlook

Stocks and Bitcoin’s Fate Lie In The Dollar’s Hands

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published March 19, 2025
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Cracks began to emerge in the bullish USD story during February as poor retail sales and plunging services PMI reinforced negative fiscal headlines.

Outlook

Cracks Appear in Bullish US Dollar Story

by State Street Global Advisors
Published March 19, 2025

As tariffs, interest rate expectations and regulatory changes take center stage and uncertainty remains a key theme, investors should focus on sectors poised to benefit from policy shifts.

Strategies

Trump’s Economic Landscape: What Investors Need to Know

by WisdomTree
Published March 18, 2025
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The cooler-than-expected CPI report initially pushed equities higher after the news, but once implied volatility reset, the rally fizzled, and choppy price action took over.

Outlook

Stock Trade Sideways As Ingredients For Stagflation Brew

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published March 14, 2025
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By Tuesday's close, all three averages were down 3 percent on the week, and the S&P had given up its post-election gains. Stocks fell as tariffs affected Canada, Mexico, and China. Each country announced retaliatory tariffs of their own, further fanning inflationary fears among investors.

Outlook

Tariffs Take Markets for a Wild Ride

by Gerry Sparrow
Published March 13, 2025
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While domestic macro challenges and external geopolitical uncertainties remain unsettled, market optimism has clearly risen on the back of Chinese AI developments. As the February rally wasn’t a broad-based one, fundamental research on the industry and sector level would be important for investors interested in the Chinese equity market.

Strategies

What drove the February China equity rally?

by FTSE Russell
Published March 12, 2025
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Current market dynamics require investors to remain on high alert and differentiate between signal and noise. And that means continuing to climb the wall of worry in 2025.

Strategies

Why Investors Should Continue to Climb the Wall of Worry

by State Street Global Advisors
Published March 11, 2025

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