Stocks News
- Bob Mason
Crypto’s political stance solidifies with Donald Trump emerging as the favored candidate, signaling a unified front against regulatory challenges in the US.
- James Hyerczyk
Core PCE eased from 2.8% in April to 2.6% in May, indicating progress in inflation control, but still above the Fed’s 2% target.
- James Hyerczyk
Q1 GDP growth slows to 1.4%, unemployment claims drop but insured unemployment rises, durable goods orders increase for fourth straight month.
- James Hyerczyk
The dip in consumer confidence, especially in future expectations, suggests a cautious outlook for the market.
- Bob Mason
It has been a week to forget for the crypto market, with BTC dropping below $64,000, but the launch of ETH-spot ETFs could change the mood.
- James Hyerczyk
Unemployment claims drop, suggesting a stronger labor market, but manufacturing and price challenges persist.
- James Hyerczyk
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally, driven by few stocks and factors like triple witching and rebalancing, sets the stage for a volatile period.
- James Hyerczyk
Fed officials signal rate cuts off the table until robust data confirms inflation control—likely delaying easing until year-end or beyond.
- James Hyerczyk
Due to weaker-than-expected retail sales data and downward revisions, the short-term outlook for the retail sector appears bearish.
- James Hyerczyk
The modest decline in business activity and ongoing labor market weaknesses point to continued challenges in the near term.
- Bob Mason
The crypto market had a tumultuous week, with Fed jitters, SEC vs. Ripple court filings, and US BTC-spot ETF market outflows testing buyer demand.
- James Hyerczyk
The decline in the PPI, especially driven by lower energy costs, suggests potential easing of inflationary pressures.
- James Hyerczyk
The Fed is expected to prioritize inflation control over immediate rate cuts, with future adjustments based on upcoming economic data.
- James Hyerczyk
While May’s flat CPI report offers some hope, the year-over-year picture remains concerning.
- James Hyerczyk
With a tame May CPI, the Fed may ease monetary policy, potentially boosting stocks, while monitoring core inflation trends closely.
- Bob Mason
Coinbase rallied 8%, while XRP faced a weekly loss despite both battling the SEC in the Courts. Court rulings from both cases could impact the crypto market.
- James Hyerczyk
Steady job growth and wage increases indicate a robust U.S. labor market, supporting bullish sentiment despite slight revisions in previous months.
- James Hyerczyk
Investors are hoping the NFP report indicates a soft landing scenario, where job openings and hiring slow, but layoffs remain minimal.
- James Hyerczyk
Annual pay growth remained steady at a 5% rate for the third consecutive month, reflecting a deceleration in wage gains alongside job creation.
- Bob Mason
Investor sentiment toward the Fed rate path, US politics, and SEC vs. crypto case-related news influenced buyer demand for BTC and broader crypto market.