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VIX Signals Market Turmoil: Insights on Trump’s Policies and Investor Strategies

Hannah Perry | April 17, 2025

With VIX Echoing 2022 Turmoil, Unraveling New Insights on Market Dynamics and Trump’s Policy Implications As markets gear up for a long weekend, they are exhibiting notable volatility, reminiscent of the uncertain times faced in 2022. The VIX volatility index has closed above 30 for the last ten consecutive sessions, marking a troubling milestone not…

Anticipating Stock Market Trends Ahead of Good Friday 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Hannah Perry | April 17, 2025

The Anticipation of Market Performance Ahead of Good Friday The day before Good Friday has a historical reputation as a positive trading day on the stock market, but can we expect this trend to continue in 2025? With the stock and bond markets closing for the holiday, many investors are hopeful for favorable outcomes as…

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser Optimistic About U.S. Economy’s Resilience and Strong Q1 Earnings

Hannah Perry | April 16, 2025

Citigroup CEO Optimistic About U.S. Economy Amid Tariff Challenges Citigroup Inc.’s CEO, Jane Fraser, expressed unwavering confidence in the U.S. economy’s resilience, stating that it will continue to flourish despite ongoing trade policy uncertainties. Her positive outlook came as Citigroup reported a robust 21% increase in first-quarter profits, equating to $4.1 billion, or $1.96 per…

Trump’s Tariffs: The Nightmare Fallout for Bond Investors and Basis Trades

Hannah Perry | April 14, 2025

How President Trump’s Tariffs Turned the ‘Trade of the Year’ into a Nightmare for Bond Investors The financial world has recently been abuzz with discussions of a “basis trade,” but the latest volatility in the bond market suggests it might be the wrong one. In a dramatic turn of events, the $29 trillion Treasury market…

How Apple Plans to Combat iPhone Price Hikes Amid Tariff Challenges

Hannah Perry | April 11, 2025

How Apple Could Mitigate iPhone Price Increases Amidst Tariff Changes As tensions between the United States and China intensify over tariffs, Apple Inc. (AAPL) may have viable strategies to avert an increase in iPhone prices. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring, Apple has the opportunity to expand its manufacturing footprint in India, thereby minimizing…

Trump’s Tariff Delay Shaped by Bond Market’s Turmoil: Insights from Ex-J.P. Morgan Strategist

Hannah Perry | April 10, 2025

Punishing Bond-Market Selloff Likely Forced Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Delay: Former J.P. Morgan Chief Strategist In a dramatic turn of events last week, President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies drew significant backlash from the financial markets, especially in the bond sector. As highlighted by Marko Kolanovic, former Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan, it was the…

Magnificent Seven Earnings: What Investors Should Expect Amid Tariff Impacts

Hannah Perry | April 9, 2025

Magnificent Seven Earnings: What Investors Need to Know Ahead of Guidance The earnings reports for the so-called “Magnificent Seven” technology companies are set to be released at the end of April, and while initial earnings may appear stable, investors must prepare for potential shifts in guidance due to recent tariff implementations. This will be the…

Tariff Turmoil: Wall Street Faces Gloomy Predictions as U.S. Stocks Plunge Amid Trade War Fears

Hannah Perry | April 8, 2025

Tariff-driven Wall Street Pain Sparks Investors to Weigh Gloomy Scenarios On April 8, 2025, Wall Street witnessed a staggering slide in U.S. stocks, driven primarily by concerns over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. These developments have incited fears of a prolonged global trade war and cast a shadow over corporate profit outlooks, leading investors to…

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