It’s not the kind of mix you’d call constructive - a Fed leaning hawkish on inflation while the market worries about job growth is a toxic recipe for risk.
The minutes from the Fed meeting on 30 July do not indicate a rate cut is coming. We expect Fed Chair to be balanced-to-hawkish at his speech on Friday at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Global financial markets are currently experiencing a significant ripple effect from the trends observed in the United States, with a notable tech-led selloff on Wall Street sending tremors across continents. This interconnectedness has led to a general decline in major Asian indices, while European shares have exhibited a more mixed
The financial markets are currently navigating a complex landscape, shaped by the latest releases of crucial economic indicators. The recently unveiled Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes, coupled with the most recent figures on Building Permits and Housing Starts, have provided investors with a nuanced, and at times contradictory,
The global financial landscape is currently navigating a complex interplay of forces, as U.S. crude oil inventories experience a significant drawdown, propelling oil prices upward, while the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note subtly retreats. These concurrent movements paint a nuanced picture of market sentiment, reflecting both
The latest earnings season has painted a nuanced picture of the American retail landscape, with home improvement giant Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) demonstrating unexpected strength and off-price powerhouse TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) showcasing robust performance and an optimistic outlook. These contrasting narratives highlight the varied strategies and consumer responses shaping the
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is navigating turbulent waters, as its shares experienced a significant decline following the announcement of a planned CEO transition and the release of mixed second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings. The dual news sent shockwaves through the market, with investors reacting cautiously to the internal promotion of a
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which propelled tech stocks to unprecedented highs throughout late 2023 and early 2024, is now facing a significant reality check. A growing wave of skepticism regarding the sustainability of the AI frenzy, largely ignited by a recent MIT report highlighting limited returns on generative AI
The technology sector has recently experienced a significant market correction, with bellwether AI-related stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR), and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) feeling the brunt of investor skepticism and profit-taking. This downturn, particularly pronounced in mid-August 2025, has seen a re-evaluation of the high-flying artificial intelligence
The financial markets are currently gripped by a palpable unease, with investors and analysts alike holding their breath ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. This annual gathering of central bankers, finance ministers, academics, and financial market participants is often a platform
The technology sector is currently experiencing a significant and persistent sell-off, dragging down major market indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 for the second consecutive day. This downturn, particularly pronounced around August 19-20, 2025, has instilled a palpable sense of anxiety among investors, who are re-evaluating growth
Wall Street concluded August 20, 2025, with a decidedly mixed performance, reflecting a cautious investor sentiment ahead of key economic indicators and anticipated remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. While the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the broader S&P 500 experienced declines, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to
Economic growth in Canada is slowing at a concerning rate. The country has been grappling with numerous issues that have contributed to this, including escalating US tariffs and trade tensions, rising unemployment, and a rapidly aging population. To counter this issue, the Bank of Canada has taken several steps, including implementing a series of interest rate cuts.
Shares of contemporary clothing brand Guess (NYSE:GES)
jumped 25.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it has agreed to be taken private in a $1.4 billion deal. The transaction is a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group and a group of existing shareholders, including co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano and CEO Carlos Alberini.
Shares of online learning platform Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after the major indices continued to pull back, with technology stocks accounting for most of the market's largest decliners. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains were concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.
Despite the downturn, some analysts viewed this as an opportunity to own some of the "Core AI winners." Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities commented, "In our view, the tech bull cycle will be well intact for at least another 2-3 years, given the trillions being spent on AI infrastructure/software/chips/power/apps looking ahead. This remains our tech playbook and investor roadmap."
Additionally, mixed earnings reports from retailers, such as Target, have added to the market's weakness. Investors are closely monitoring these reports for insights into the broader economic health and the potential impact of new tariffs on inflation.
Shares of semiconductor company Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) fell 3.1% in the morning session after the major indices continued to pull back, with technology stocks accounting for most of the market's largest decliners. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains were concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.
Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) fell 3.4% in the morning session after the major indices continued to pull back, with technology stocks accounting for most of the market's largest decliners. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains were concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.
