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S&P 500 Emerges from Correction Territory: Impact of Trump’s Tariff Changes and Fed Relations Explained

Hannah Perry | April 25, 2025

S&P 500 Exits Correction Territory: A Result of Trump’s Tariff Walk-backs and Fed Relations On April 24, 2025, the S&P 500 index (SPX) marked a significant turnaround, emerging from correction territory as market sentiments were buoyed by President Donald Trump’s decision to retreat from the imposition of additional tariffs and his reassurance regarding Federal Reserve…

Is Recession Inevitable? Market Responses to Tariffs Suggest Uncertain Economic Future

Hannah Perry | April 24, 2025

Is Recession Inevitable? Markets Signal Doubt As the economic landscape evolves, recent analyses from Deutsche Bank Research raise significant questions regarding the likelihood of a recession in the U.S. economy. Following the intense market reactions to President Donald Trump’s announcement of “liberation day” tariffs on April 2, 2025, market participants are exhibiting skepticism about the…

Earnings Season Facing Trade War Uncertainty: Will Major Tech Reports Boost Market Confidence?

Hannah Perry | April 23, 2025

Earnings Might Not Revive Markets, Analyst Says: The One Thing That Could As the first-quarter earnings season heats up, more than 300 large companies, including tech titans like Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Apple Inc. (AAPL), and Amazon Inc. (AMZN), are set to release their financial results over the next two weeks. However, the current economic climate,…

Investors Brace for Market Turbulence as U.S. Trade Talks with Major Partners Progress

Hannah Perry | April 21, 2025

Investors Eager for Tariff Deals, But Bond and Stock Markets Face Turbulence As trade negotiations unfold between the U.S. and major trading partners like Japan, Mexico, and China, investors are bracing for a week filled with potential volatility in both the bond and stock markets. The critical question remains: will the anticipated tariff deals bring…

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…

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