Investors experienced an emotional roller coaster in August, with a historic volatility surge shaking up the market. While some investors took advantage of a brief buying opportunity, the S & P 500 is now nearing its all-time high. As we enter September, a traditionally bearish month, I anticipate a slowdown in the market. The SPDR
John Bollinger, a well-known trading expert and the inventor of the Bollinger Bands, has recently gained recognition for his Bitcoin price prediction made over two months ago. His technical indicator, the Bollinger Bands, has been widely used by traders to analyze market trends and predict future price movements. Despite Bollinger’s bullish prediction back in June,
The Federal Reserve’s preferred pricing index has shown signs of easing, indicating a possible interest rate cut for the first time in over four years. The recent data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals some interesting insights into the current state of inflation in the economy. Inflation Trends The personal consumption expenditures (PCE)
The U.S. dollar has shown a slight increase in value, potentially ending a five-week losing streak ahead of the release of important inflation data. The Dollar Index, which tracks the dollar against a basket of other currencies, has seen a 0.1% rise to 101.314. Despite this, the dollar is still expected to experience a drop
In the month of August, Bitcoin experienced a significant decline in value, dropping nearly 9%. This decrease was attributed to a broader risk-off move in financial markets, which had a particularly hard impact on cryptocurrency prices. Despite starting the month at a relatively strong position, Bitcoin struggled to maintain its value throughout August. Factors Contributing
The municipal bond market has remained relatively stable, with municipal bonds seeing little change while U.S. Treasury yields have experienced an increase and equities have ended on a mixed note. Despite this stability, municipal bond mutual funds have seen inflows, with investors adding a significant amount of $1.047 billion to funds, following $512.9 million in
The American Sustainable Business Council recently filed a lawsuit in federal court in Austin, Texas, challenging the constitutionality of a 2021 state law aimed at penalizing banks and financial firms for their stance on the fossil fuel industry. The lawsuit argues that this law infringes upon the free speech and association rights guaranteed under the
The footwear industry has long been dominated by powerhouses like Nike, but recent trends suggest a shift in consumer preferences. According to Stifel Financial, young consumers are increasingly gravitating towards brands like New Balance and Adidas, posing a potential threat to Nike’s market share. While Nike continues to hold the top spot with its popular
The recent special session held by the Colorado Legislature had significant implications for property tax cut initiatives in the state. Governor Jared Polis hailed the passage of House Bill 1001 as a crucial step in ending the property tax conflicts that had been looming over Colorado’s municipal bond market. However, there are concerns about the
Best Buy has raised its fiscal-year profit guidance after outperforming expectations for the most recent quarter. The retailer now expects adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $6.10 to $6.35, which is an increase from the previous range of $5.75 to $6.20. This positive outlook reflects the company’s confidence in its performance