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Bitcoin Remains Above $100K for 6th Straight Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Remains Above $100K for 6th Straight Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Retail Sales Sink 0.9% in May, Worse Than Expected
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Retail Sales Sink 0.9% in May, Worse Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for May showed consumer spending pulled...

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Edges Up
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Edges Up While Sentiment Rebounds

Last week’s economic signals were a mix of cautious optimism and renewed concern. While inflation...

Cryptocurrencies: For 5 Weeks, Bitcoin Above $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Above $100K for 5 Weeks

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Focus on Labor Market
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Labor Market in Focus

Last week, the labor market took center stage, presenting a nuanced picture of continued...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 6, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 6, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended June 6, 2025 at 4.51%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Near $105K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $105K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

May 2025 Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields
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Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: May 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Inflation Cools While Sentiment Cautiously Climbs
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Cools While Sentiment Cautiously Climbs

Last week’s economic data presented a mixed but generally more positive outlook. Inflation...

May 2025 Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio & S&P 500
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Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio & S&P 500: May 2025

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and ...

Bitcoin Closes at New Record High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Closes at New Record High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

New Home Sales Jump to 3-Year High in April
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New Home Sales Jump to 3-Year High in April

New home sales jumped to their highest level in over three years in April, beating expectations....

Inflation Relief Meets Consumer Woes
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Relief Meets Consumer Woes

Last week’s economic data presented a mixed bag, arriving against a backdrop of an S&P...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 16, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 16, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 16, 2025 at 4.43%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Retail Sales Inch Up 0.1% in April
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Retail Sales Inch Up 0.1% in April, Higher Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for April showed consumer spending inched...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Returns Above $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Back Above $100K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: April 2025
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: April 2025

Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of...

Fed Holds Steady Amid Growth & Record Trade Gap
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Fed Holds Steady Amid Services Growth & Record Trade Gap

Last week featured a light economic calendar, with the Federal Reserve holding its benchmark...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 9, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 9, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 9, 2025 at 4.37%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Bitcoin Lingers Around $96K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $96K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Solid Jobs Amid GDP Contraction & Crashing Confidence
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Solid Jobs Amid GDP Contraction & Crashing Confidence

Last week’s economic data arrived against the backdrop of a buoyant stock market enjoying a...

Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields - 4/2025
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - April 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: April 2025
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10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: April 2025

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield’s historical trends since 1962, exploring...

March 2025: Two Measures of Inflation
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Two Measures of Inflation: March 2025

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for March showed that...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies to Two-Month High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies to Two-Month High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Economic Snapshot: Housing Divide, Plunging Sentiment
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Housing Divide Amid Plunging Sentiment

This week’s economic data revealed a split in the housing market, with new home sales...

This March, New Home Sales Reach 6-Month High
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New Home Sales Reach 6-Month High in March

New home sales reached a six-month high in March, beating expectations. According to the Census...

Bitcoin Rallies Above $90K for First Time Since March
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies Above $90K for First Time Since March

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Pre-Tariff Spending Spike Amid Fed Warning
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Pre-Tariff Spending Spike Amid Fed Warning

Last week’s economic narrative was dominated by a surge in retail sales as consumers...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 17, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 17, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended April 17, 2025 at 4.34%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Higher Than Expected Retail Sales Surge in March
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Retail Sales Surge 1.4% in March, Higher Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for March showed a surge in consumer...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rises 10% This Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rises 10% This Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Economic Snapshot: Tariff Swings & Sinking Sentiment
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Tariff Swings, Inflation Relief in the Rearview, & Sinking Sentiment

Last week’s data can be summarized by a volatile market reacting to tariff news, a...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 11, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 11, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended April 11, 2025 at 4.48%, its highest level since...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2025
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2025

Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index, or the...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sinks to 5-Month Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sinks to 5-Month Low

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Jobs Strength in Retreat as Tariff Fears Grip Markets
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Jobs Strength in Rearview Mirror as Tariff Fears Grip Markets

Last week’s economic landscape was dramatically reshaped by President Trump’s...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 4, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 4, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended April 4, 2025 at 4.01% while the 2-year note ended at 3.68%....

S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs: March 2025
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of March 2025

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Market Valuation: March 2025
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Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: March 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: U.S. stock indexes are...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Ends Q1 Down 12.5%
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Ends Q1 Down 12.5%

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: March 31, 2025
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World Markets Watchlist: March 31, 2025

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields: March 28, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 28, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended March 28, 2025 at 4.27%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Bitcoin Inches Above $87k
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Above $87k

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

New Home Sales Rebound in February
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New Home Sales Rebound in February; Just Below Forecast

New home sales rebounded slightly in February but still came in just below the forecast....

Mixed Retail, Housing Volatility, & Fed’s Outlook
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Mixed Retail, Housing Volatility, & Fed’s Cautious Outlook

Last week’s economic landscape was marked by pockets of resilience amid growing concerns...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 21, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 21, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended March 21, 2025 at 4.25%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Near $83K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Near $83K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Inflation Relief Tempered by Sentiment Concerns
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Relief Tempered by Sentiment Concerns

Last week’s economic data was plagued by uncertainty. A brief respite in inflation pressures was...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 14, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 14, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended March 14, 2025 at 4.31%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

March 10, 2025 Emerging Markets Watchlist
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Emerging Markets Watchlist: March 10, 2025

Our emerging markets watchlist tracks nine indexes from emerging economies around the world....

Labor, Services, & Manufacturing’s Cautious Growth
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Labor, Services, & Manufacturing’s Cautious Growth

Last week’s economic reports presented a narrative similar to what we’ve seen over the past...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 7, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 7, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended March 7, 2025 at 4.32%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at...

Market Valuation and Treasury Yields - February 2025
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - February 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...
Bitcoin Hits Lowest Level Since November
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits Lowest Level Since November

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

February 2025: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of February 2025

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Inflation Concerns Cast Shadow of Uncertainty
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Concerns Cast Shadow of Uncertainty

Last week’s economic data reflected growing apprehension. Despite GDP figures indicating...

January 2025: 2 Measures of Inflation
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Two Measures of Inflation: January 2025

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for January showed core...

Bitcoin Plummets to 3-Month Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Plummets to 3-Month Low

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Housing Stumbles
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Confidence Falls, Housing Stumbles, and Uncertainty Grows

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They...

Confidence Falls, Housing Stumbles, Uncertainty Grows
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Confidence Falls, Housing Stumbles, and Uncertainty Grows

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 21, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 21, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended February 21, 2025 at 4.42%, its lowest level since...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Down to 5-Week Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Down to 5-Week Low

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: February 18, 2025
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World Markets Watchlist: February 18, 2025

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Inflation Heats Up as Consumer Spending Cools
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Heats Up as Consumer Spending Cools

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 14, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 14, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended February 14, 2025 at 4.47%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended...

Retail Sales Tumble 0.9% in January
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Retail Sales Tumble 0.9% in January, Worse Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for January showed a sharper-than-expected...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls Further to 1-Month Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls Further to 1-Month Low

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Jobs, Inflation, & Sentiment Keep Markets on Edge
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Jobs, Inflation, & Sentiment Keep Markets on Edge

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 7, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 7, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended February 7, 2025 at 4.49%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended...

Market Valuation and Treasury Yields - January 2025
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - January 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Bitcoin Drops Below $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Drops Below $100K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Treasury Yields Perspective: January 2025
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Treasury Yields Long-Term Perspective: January 2025

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

Growth, Inflation & Confidence Amid Market Volatility
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Growth, Inflation & Confidence Amid Market Volatility

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 31, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 31, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended January 31, 2025 at 4.58%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down 5% This Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down 5% This Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: January 27, 2025
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World Markets Watchlist: January 27, 2025

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Signs of Strength & Softness
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Signs of Strength & Softness

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 24, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 24, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended January 24, 2025 at 4.63%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Closes at New All-Time High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: January 21, 2025
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World Markets Watchlist: January 21, 2025

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 17, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 17, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended January 17, 2025 at 4.61%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended...

Retail Sales Up 0.4% in December
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Retail Sales Up 0.4% in December, Lower Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for December revealed headline sales were...

Inside the Consumer Price Index - December 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: December 2024

Let’s do some analysis of the Consumer Price Index, the best-known measure of inflation....

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Maintains Level Below $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Maintains Level Below $100K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: January 13, 2025
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World Markets Watchlist: January 13, 2025

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 10, 2025
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 10, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended January 10, 2025 at 4.77%, its highest level since November...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Back Below $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Back Below $100K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

December 2024 Market Valuation, Treasury Yields
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - December 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Top 10 AP Charts of 2024
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Top 10 Advisor Perspectives Charts of 2024

With 2024 behind us, let’s revisit the top 10 most-read charts of the year. These charts...

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of December 2024
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of December 2024

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes December 2024 Down
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes December 2024 Down 2.5%

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and ...

Treasury Yields Long-Term Perspective: December 2024
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Treasury Yields Long-Term Perspective: December 2024

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

2024 World Markets Wrap-Up
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World Markets Watchlist: 2024 Wrap-Up

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

November 2024:Two Measures of Inflation
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Two Measures of Inflation: November 2024

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for November showed that...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 27
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 27, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended December 27, 2024 at 4.62%, the 2-year note ended at 4.31%,...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Down 2 Consecutive Weeks
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Down 2 Consecutive Weeks

The S&P 500 finished the week ending December 20 with a loss, down 1.99% from last Friday....

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Maintains Levels Over $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Maintains Levels Over $100K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Retail Sales Up 0.7% in November, Better Than Expected
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Retail Sales Up 0.7% in November, Better Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for November revealed headline sales were...

World Markets Watchlist: December 16, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: December 16, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 13, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 13, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended December 13, 2024 at 4.18%, the 2-year note ended at 4.40%,...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: November 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: November 2024

Let’s do some analysis of the Consumer Price Index, the best-known measure of inflation....

Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - November 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - November 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Skyrockets Toward $100K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Skyrockets Toward $100K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective: December 2, 2024
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective: December 2, 2024

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes November 2024 Up 5.7%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes November 2024 Up 5.7%

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and ...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 29, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 29, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended November 29, 2024 at 4.18%, the 2-year note ended at 4.13%,...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Markets Cap Off Winning Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Markets Cap Off Winning Week

The S&P 500 finished the week ending November 22 with strong gains, up 1.68% from last...

World Markets Watchlist: November 18, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: November 18, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 15, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 15, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended November 15, 2024 at 4.43%, the 2-year note ended at 4.31%,...

Retail Sales Better Than Expected in October
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Retail Sales Up 0.4% in October, Better Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for October revealed headline sales were up...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: October 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: October 2024

Let’s do some analysis of the Consumer Price Index, the best-known measure of inflation....

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Soars Past $90K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Skyrockets Past $90K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

October 2024 Market Valuation, Inflation and Yields
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - October 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Record-Smashing Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Record-Smashing Week

The S&P 500 finished the week ending November 8 with strong gains, up 4.66% from last Friday....

World Markets Watchlist: November 4, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: November 4, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 1, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 1, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended November 1, 2024 at 4.37%, the 2-year note ended at 4.21%,...

Two Measures of Inflation: September 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: September 2024

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for September showed...

Bitcoin Climbs Above $70K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Climbs Above $70K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes October 2024 Down 1.0%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes October 2024 Down 1.0%

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and ...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Market Takes a Breather
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Market Takes a Breather

The S&P 500 finished the week ending October 25 with modest losses, down 0.96% from last...

October 21, 2024: World Markets Watchlist
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World Markets Watchlist: October 21, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 18, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 18, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended October 18, 2024 at 4.08%, the 2-year note ended at 3.95%,...

Retail Sales Up 0.4% in September, Better Than Expected
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Retail Sales Up 0.4% in September, Better Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for September revealed headline sales were...

In Crypto, Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rises Above $60K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Record Rally Rolls On
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Record Rally Rolls On

The S&P 500 finished the week ending Oct. 11 with another record-breaking rally, up 0.97%...

World Markets Watchlist: October 4, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: October 4, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

September Market Valuation, Inflation and  Yields
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - September 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 4, 2024
Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 4, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended October 4, 2024 at 3.98%, the 2-year note ended at 3.93%, and...

254K Jobs Added in September, Above Expectations
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Employment Report: 254K Jobs Added in September, Well Above Expectations

The latest employment report showed 254,000 jobs were added in September. That’s well above...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Maintains Level Above $60K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Maintains Level Above $60K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

S&P Finishes September 2024 Up 2.0%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes September 2024 Up 2.0%

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and ...

World Markets Watchlist: September 20
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World Markets Watchlist: September 20, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 20, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 20, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended September 20, 2024 at 3.73%, the 2-year note ended at 3.55%,...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Moves Higher to $60K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Moves Higher to $60K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: The Market Rebounds
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Market Bounces Back

The S&P 500 finished the week ending September 13 up 4.02% from last Friday. The index is...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: August 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: August 2024

Let’s do some analysis of the Consumer Price Index, the best-known measure of inflation....

Bitcoin Edges Lower to $57K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Edges Lower to $57K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Increasing Market Breadth May Add to Small-Cap Rally
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Increasing Market Breadth Could Add to Small-Cap Rally

For much of the first half of 2024, conversation saw a small number of stocks representing...

Market Valuation, Treasury Yields - August 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - August 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

A Long-Term Perspective - August 2024
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective - August 2024

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

SP500, Dow, Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of August 2024
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs as of August 2024

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World Markets Watchlist: August 30, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: August 30, 2024

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Two Measures of Inflation: July 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: July 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Back Down to $59K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Drifts Back Down to $59K

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World Markets Watchlist: August 26, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: August 26, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 23, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 23, 2024

The treasury yield on the 10-year note ended August 23, 2024 at 3.81%, the 2-year note ended at...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Seesaw Week Ends Higher
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Seesaw Week Ends Higher

The S&P 500 ended a choppy week on Wall Street higher, finishing up 1.5% from last Friday....

July 2024 Housing and the LEI
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Exploring Economic Indicators: July 2024 Housing and the LEI

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New Home Sales Surge to 14-Month High
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New Home Sales Surge to 14-Month High

The July release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Down to $59K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Down to $59K

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World Markets Watchlist: August 19, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: August 19, 2024

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Economic Indicators: July 2024 Inflation
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Exploring Economic Indicators: July 2024 Inflation

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 16, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 16, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 16, 2024 at 3.89%, the 2-year note ended at 4.06%, and...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 16, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 16, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 16, 2024 at 3.89%, the 2-year note ended at 4.06%, and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week of 2024
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week of 2024

The S&P 500 experienced its best week since November 2023, finishing up 3.9% from last...

Retail Sales Up 1.0% in July 2024
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Retail Sales Up 1.0% in July 2024, Better Than Expected

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Inside the Consumer Price Index: July 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: July 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rise $60K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Back Above $60K

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World Markets Watchlist: August 12, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: August 12, 2024

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Household Debt, Services PMI & Trade
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Household Debt, Services PMI & Trade

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Volatile Week Comes to a Close
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Volatile Week Comes to a Close

This week, the S&P 500 experienced one of its worst daily performances since 2022, followed...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 9, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 9, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 9, 2024 at 3.94%, the 2-year note ended at 4.05%, and...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sinks to 5-Month Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Plummets to 5-Month Low

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World Markets Watchlist: August 5, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: August 5, 2024

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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - July 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - July 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Exploring Economic Indicators: July 2024 Employment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: July 2024 Employment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Slumps to 2-Month Low
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Slumps to 2-Month Low

The S&P 500 fell for a third straight week and dropped to its lowest close in almost two...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective - July 2024
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective - July 2024

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes July 2024 Up 1.1%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes July 2024 Up 1.1%

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Bitcoin Virtually Unchanged from Last Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Virtually Unchanged from Last Week

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Two Measures of Inflation: June 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: June 2024

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for June showed that...

World Markets Watchlist: July 29, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: July 29, 2024

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GDP & the Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Falls for Second Straight Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Falls for Second Straight Week

For the first time in over three months, the S&P 500 fell for a second straight week as it...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and Ether Reach One Month High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and Ether Reach One Month High

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New Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall to 7-Month Low
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New Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall to 7-Month Low

The June release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

World Markets Watchlist: July 22, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: July 22, 2024

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June 2024 Recession Indicators
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Exploring Economic Indicators: June 2024 Recession Indicators

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Taking a Breather
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Taking a Breather

The S&P 500 fell 2.0% this week, its largest weekly drop since April. The index is currently...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 19, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 19, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 19, 2024 at 4.25%, the 2-year note ended at 4.49%, and...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rises Back Above $65K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $65K

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Retail Sales Flat - Better Than Expected - in June
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Retail Sales Flat in June 2024, Better Than Expected

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World Markets Watchlist: July 15, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: July 15, 2024

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 12, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 12, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 12, 2024 at 4.18%, the 2-year note ended at 4.45%, and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: A Near Perfect Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: A Near Perfect Week

The S&P 500 posted a near-perfect week, with gains every day except Thursday. The index has...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: June 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: June 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sinks to 4-Month Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls to 4-Month Low

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World Markets Watchlist: July 8, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: July 8, 2024

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Exploring Economic Indicators: Employment June 2024
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Exploring Economic Indicators: June 2024 Employment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: New Record High
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S&P 500 Snapshot: New Record High to Kick Off Second Half

The S&P 500 kicked off the second half of the year with a new record high. The index is...

Bitcoin Hovers Around $62K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $62K

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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs as of June 2024

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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - June 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields - June 2024

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World Markets Watchlist: 2024 First Half Wrap-Up
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World Markets Watchlist: 2024 First Half Wrap-Up

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PCE Price Index, GDP, and Consumer Confidence
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Exploring Economic Indicators: PCE Price Index, GDP, and Consumer Confidence

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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective – June 2024
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective – June 2024

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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes June 2024 Up 3.5%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes June 2024 Up 3.5%

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Two Measures of Inflation: May 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: May 2024

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New Home Sales Plummet 11.3% in May 2024
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New Home Sales Plummet 11.3% in May 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Drops to a 2-Month Low
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Drops to 2-Month Low

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World Markets Watchlist: June 24, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: June 24, 2024

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Retail Sales and Industrial Production
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Leading Economic Index

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S&P 500 Index Improves for Third Straight Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Improves for Third Straight Week

The S&P 500 rose for a third straight week, finishing up 0.61% from last Friday. The index is...

Bitcoin Falls Below $65K for First Time in Over a Month
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls Below $65K for First Time in Over a Month

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Retail Sales Lower Than Expected in May
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Retail Sales Lower Than Expected in May

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for May revealed headline sales rose 0.1%...

World Markets Watchlist: June 17, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: June 17, 2024

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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation and Consumer Sentiment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation and Consumer Sentiment

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 14, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 14, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended June 14, 2024 at 4.20%, the 2-year note ended at 4.67%, and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Climbs 1.6% From Last Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Climbs 1.6% From Last Week

The S&P 500 rose for a second straight week, finishing up 1.58% from last Friday. The index...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: May 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: May 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sinks Below $70,000
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Back Below $70,000

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World Markets Watchlist: June 10, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: June 10, 2024

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May 2024 Employment Shows Mixed Signals
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Exploring Economic Indicators: May 2024 Employment Shows Mixed Signals

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Rebounds 1.3% From Last Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Rebounds 1.3% From Last Week

The S&P 500 rebounded from last week, finishing up 1.32% from a week ago. The index is...

The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs as of May 2024
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs as of May 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks $70,000
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks $70,000

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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields – May 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields – May 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

World Markets Watchlist: June 3, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: June 3, 2024

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Treasury Yields May 2024: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective - May 2024

This article looks at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows the...

Indicators: Inflation, GDP, Consumer Confidence
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation, GDP, and Consumer Confidence

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 31, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 31, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 31, 2024 at 4.51%, the 2-year note ended at 4.89%, and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: 5-Week Win Streak Snapped
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S&P 500 Snapshot: 5-Week Win Streak Snapped

The S&P 500 snapped its five week win streak, finishing down 0.51% from a week ago, despite...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes May 2024 Up 4.8%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes May 2024 Up 4.8%

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Two Measures of Inflation: April 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: April 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovering Around $68K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovering Around $68K

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World Markets Watchlist: May 28, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: May 28, 2024

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Exploring Economic Indicators: Housing and Consumer Sentiment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Housing and Consumer Sentiment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: See-Saw Week Ends with Minor Gains
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S&P 500 Snapshot: See-Saw Week Ends with Minor Gains

The S&P 500 see-sawed this week, ending with only minor gains (+0.03%) from a week ago. The...

New Home Sales Retreat 4.7% in April 2024
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New Home Sales Retreat 4.7% in April 2024

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Ether Surges 30% From Last Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Ether Surges 30% From Last Week

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World Markets Watchlist: May 20, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: May 20, 2024

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Economic Indicators: Inflation, Retail Sales, Household Debt
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation, Retail Sales, and Household Debt

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 17, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 17, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 17, 2024 at 4.42%, the 2-year note ended at 4.83%, and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Fourth Consecutive Weekly Gain
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Fourth Consecutive Weekly Gain

The S&P 500 posted its fourth consecutive weekly gain after notching a new all-time high this...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $61K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovering Around $61K

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Inside the Consumer Price Index: April 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: April 2024

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

Retail Sales Below Expectations in April
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Retail Sales Flat in April, Below Expectations

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for April revealed headline sales were flat...

World Markets Watchlist: May 13, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: May 13, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Third Straight Weekly Gain
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Third Straight Weekly Gain

The S&P 500 posted its third straight weekly gain for the first time since early February....

Bitcoin Briefly Slips Below $60K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Briefly Slips Below $60K

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World Markets Watchlist: May 6, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: May 6, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Exploring Economic Indicators: April 2024 Employment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: April 2024 Employment

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 3, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 3, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 3, 2024 at 4.50%, the 2-year note ended at 4.81%, and the...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Late Week Rally Leads to Weekly Gains
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Late Week Rally Leads to Weekly Gains

The S&P 500 finished in the green this week thanks to a late week rally. The index is...

The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs: April 2024
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs: April 2024

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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: April 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: April 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Bitcoin Falls 15% in April 2024
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls 15% in April 2024

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes April Down 4.2%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes April Down 4.2%

Valid until the market close on May 31, 2024

This article provides an update on the monthly...

Two Measures of Inflation: March 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: March 2024

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for March shows that...

World Markets Watchlist: April 29, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: April 29, 2024

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PCE Inflation, GDP, and Consumer Sentiment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: PCE Inflation, GDP, and Consumer Sentiment

Policymakers, advisors, and analysts closely monitor economic indicators because they provide...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week of 2024
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week of 2024

The S&P 500 capped off its best week of the year as it rose 2.67% from last Friday. The...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sits Near $66K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sits Near $66K

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In March, New Home Sales Jump 8.8%
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New Home Sales Jump 8.8% in March

The March release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

World Markets Watchlist: April 22, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: April 22, 2024

.Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Worst Week Since March 2023
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Worst Week Since March 2023

The S&P 500 fell for a third straight week, posting its biggest weekly loss since March 2023...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 19, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 19, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended April 19, 2024 at 4.62%, the 2-year note ended at 4.97%, and...

Retail Sales Rise for Second Straight Month in March
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Retail Sales Rise for Second Straight Month in March

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for March revealed a 0.7% rise in headline...

Inflation and Consumer Sentiment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation and Consumer Sentiment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Loss of 2024
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Loss of 2024

The S&P 500 stumbled for a second straight week, posting its biggest weekly loss of the year...

The Total Return Roller Coaster
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The Total Return Roller Coaster

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Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2024

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rebounds to $69K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rebounds to $69K

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World Markets Watchlist: April 8, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: April 8, 2024

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Economic Indicators: March Employment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: March Employment

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 5, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 5, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended April 5, 2024 at 4.39%, the 2-year note ended at 4.73%, and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Begins Q2 With Weekly Loss
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Begins Q2 With Weekly Loss

The S&P 500 started off the second quarter of 2024 in the red, finishing down 0.95% from last...

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: March 2024
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: March 2024

Our monthly market valuation updates long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Tumbles to $65K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Tumbles to $65K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: April 1, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: April 1, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Two Measures of Inflation: February 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: February 2024

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for February shows that...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Index Finishes Strong First Quarter Up 10.2%
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Finishes Strong First Quarter Up 10.2%

The S&P 500 closed out the first quarter of 2024 with another record close and finished Q1 up...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rebounds to $70K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rebounds to $70K

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World Markets Watchlist: March 25, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: March 25, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 22, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 22, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended March 22, 2024 at 4.22%, the 2-year note ended at 4.59%, and...

New Home Sales Fall 0.3% in February
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New Home Sales Fall 0.3% in February

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Exploring Economic Indicators: The Housing Market
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Exploring Economic Indicators: The Housing Market

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Gain of 2024
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Gain of 2024

The S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly gain of the year, finishing up 2.29% from last Friday....

Bitcoin Tumbles to $62K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Tumbles to $62K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: March 18, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: March 18, 2024

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Economic Indicators: Inflation, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Second Straight Weekly Loss
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Second Straight Weekly Loss

The S&P 500 fell 0.7% on Friday, which led to a weekly loss of 0.1%. The index has declined...

In February, Retail Sales Rebound
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Retail Sales Rebound in February

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for February revealed a 0.6% rebound in...

Bitcoin Rallies Past $72K to New Record High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies Past $72K to New Record High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: February 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: February 2024

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World Markets Watchlist: March 11, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: March 11, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Exploring Economic Indicators: Employment
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Employment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Slips Following Friday's Jobs Report
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Slips Following Friday's Jobs Report

The S&P 500 fell 0.7% on Friday following the release of February’s jobs report....

Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 8, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 8, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended March 8, 2024 at 4.09%, the 2-year note ended at 4.48%, and...

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin All-Time High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits All-Time High

is weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether....

Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields

Our monthly market valuation updates long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

World Markets Watchlist: March 4, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: March 4, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Inflation, GDP, and Consumer Confidence
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation, GDP, and Consumer Confidence

Policymakers, advisors, and analysts closely monitor economic indicators because they provide...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Another Record Close to End the Week
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Another Record Close to End the Week

The S&P 500 finished the week up 1.0%, notching another new record close.The index is...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes February Up 5.2%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes February Up 5.2%

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The S&P 500 closed February with a monthly...

Two Measures of Inflation: January 2024
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Two Measures of Inflation: January 2024

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for January shows that...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Surges Past $57K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Surges Past $57K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: February 26, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: February 26, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

New Home Sales Inch Up in January But Fall Short of Expectations
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New Home Sales Inch Up in January But Fall Short of Expectations

The January release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

Existing Home Sales & Leading Economic Index
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Existing Home Sales & Leading Economic Index

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Late Week Rally Leads to Another Record Close
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Late Week Rally Leads to Another Record Close

The S&P 500 rallied during the back half of this week to reach a new all-time record close....

Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 23, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 23, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended February 23, 2024 at 4.26%, the 2-year note ended at 4.67%,...

Crypto: Bitcoin Breaks $52K for First Time Since December 2021
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks $52K for First Time Since December 2021

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World Markets Watchlist: February 20, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: February 20, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

Updates on Price Movements, Retail Spending
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Inflation Watch: Updates on Price Movements, Retail Spending, and Consumer Sentiment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Snaps Five-Week Win Streak
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Snaps Five-Week Win Streak

The S&P 500 slid on Friday, snapping the index’s five week win streak. The index is...

In January, Retail Sales Fell More Than Expected
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Retail Sales Fall More Than Expected in January

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for January revealed a 0.8% drop in...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits Two-Year High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits Two-Year High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: January 2024
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: January 2024

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World Markets Watchlist: February 12, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: February 12, 2024

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Exploring Last Week’s Economic Indicators
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Exploring Last Week’s Economic Indicators: Household Debt, Services PMI, and Trade

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Closes Above 5000 for First Time Ever
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Closes Above 5000 for First Time Ever

The S&P 500 reached another record high on Friday as the index closed above 5000 for the...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 9, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 9, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended February 9, 2024 at 4.17%, the 2-year note ended at 4.48%,...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $43K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $43K

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World Markets Watchlist: February 5, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: February 5, 2024

Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world. The...

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

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The Latest News from the Labor Market
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The Latest News from the Labor Market

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Late Week Surge Leads to Record Close
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Late Week Surge Leads to Record Close

The S&P 500 reached a new record high on Friday as a late week surge pushed the index to new...

Market Valuation, Inflation, and Treasury Yields
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Market Valuation, Inflation, and Treasury Yields

Our monthly market valuation updates long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes January Up 1.6%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes January Up 1.6%

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The S&P 500 closed January with a monthly...

Two Measures of Inflation: December 2023
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Two Measures of Inflation: December 2023

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for December shows core...

Cryptocurrencies: Bounce-Back Week for Bitcoin
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Cryptocurrencies: Bounce-Back Week for Bitcoin

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: January 29, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: January 29, 2024

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list have postedgainsthrough January 29, 2024....

S&P 500 Snapshot: Six-Day Win Streak Snapped
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Six-Day Win Streak Snapped

The S&P 500 fell on Friday, snapping its six-day win streak. The index is currently up 3.12%...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 26, 2024
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 26, 2024

The yield on the 10-year note ended January 26, 2024 at 4.15%, the 2-year note ended at 4.34%,...

New Home Sales Rebound in December
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New Home Sales Rebound in December

The December release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Sinks Below $40K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls Below $40K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: January 22, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: January 22, 2024

Two of the eight indexes on our world watch list have postedgainsthrough January 22, 2024....

What’s Happening Now in the Housing Market?
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What’s Happening in the Housing Market?

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Rallies to Record High
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Rallies to Record High

The S&P 500 rallied 1.2% on Friday to reach a new record high. The index surpassed its...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Price Retreats to $43K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Price Retreats to $43K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Retail Sales Increase in December
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Retail Sales Increase More Than Expected in December

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for December revealed a 0.6% rise in...

World Markets Watchlist: January 16, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: January 16, 2024

Three of the eight indexes on our world watch list have postedgainsthrough January 16, 2024....

Inflation Numbers From Last Week
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Last Week’s Inflation Numbers

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Sits 0.3% Below Record High
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Sits 0.3% Below Record High

The S&P 500 rebounded this week, finishing 1.84% up from last Friday. The index is currently...

Inside the CPI: December 2023
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: December 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 21-Month High
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 21-Month High

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: January 8, 2024
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World Markets Watchlist: January 8, 2024

Only one of the eight indexes on our world watch list has postedgainsthrough January 8, 2024. The...

Labor Market Insights From Last Week
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Last Week’s Labor Market Insights

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They...

S&P 500 Snapshot: 9-Week Win Streak Snapped
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S&P 500 Snapshot: 9-Week Win Streak Snapped

The S&P 500 started off 2024 by snapping its 9-week win streak, finishing 1.52% down from...

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: December 2023
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: December 2023

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Finishes 2023 Up 155%
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Finishes 2023 Up 155%

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

World Markets Watchlist: 2023 Wrap-Up
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World Markets Watchlist: 2023 Wrap-Up

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsin 2023. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Finishes 2023 Up 24.7%
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Finishes 2023 Up 24.7%

The S&P 500 finished up 0.3% from last Friday, leading to the index’s ninth consecutive...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 29, 2023
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 29, 2023

The yield on the 10-year note ended December 29, 2023 at 3.88%, the 2-year note ended at 4.23%,...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes December Up 4.4%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes December Up 4.4%

The S&P 500 closed December with a monthly gain of 4.42%, after a gain of 8.92% in November....

November 2023: Two Measures of Inflation
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Two Measures of Inflation: November 2023

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for November shows that...

New Home Sales Plummet in November 2023
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New Home Sales Plummet in November 2023

The November release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Drops Below $43K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Drops Below $43K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: December 26, 2023
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World Markets Watchlist: December 26, 2023

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list posted gainsthrough December 26, 2023....

Economic Indicators: Easing Inflation, More Spending
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Economic Indicators Point to Easing Inflation & Increased Spending

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They...

S&P 500 Snapshot: 1.6% Below Record High
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S&P 500 Snapshot: 1.6% Below Record High

The S&P 500 finished up 2.5% from last Friday, leading to the index’s seventh...

Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rebound in November
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Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rebound in November

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for November revealed a 0.3% increase in...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls to $41K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Slips to $41K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: November 2023
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: November 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

World Markets Watchlist: December 11, 2023
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World Markets Watchlist: December 11, 2023

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough December 11, 2023....

Exploring the Recent Slowdown in Employment
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Labor Market Shifts: Exploring the Recent Slowdown in Employment

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S&P 500 Snapshot: New 2023 High
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S&P 500 Snapshot: New 2023 High

The S&P 500 posted its highest close of the year on Friday and now sits just 4.01% below its...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 8
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: December 8, 2023

The yield on the 10-year note ended December 8, 2023 at 4.23%, the 2-year note ended at 4.71%,...

S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs - December
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs - December

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Soars Above $44K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Soars Above $44K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: November 2023
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Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: November 2023

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are...

World Markets Watchlist: December 4, 2023
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World Markets Watchlist: December 4, 2023

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list posted*gains*through December 4, 2023....

The Impact of Consumer Consumption & Confidence
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Economic Growth: The Impact of Consumer Consumption & Confidence

Each week economic indicators are released to provide better understanding into the health and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Highest Close of the Year
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Highest Close of the Year

The S&P 500 posted its highest close of the year on Friday as it capped off a fifth...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective: November 2023
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective: November 2023

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Moving Averages: S&P Ends November Up 8.9%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes November Up 8.9%

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The S&P 500 closed November with a monthly...

2 Measures of Inflation: October 2023
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Two Measures of Inflation: October 2023

The BEA’s core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for October shows that...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Above $37K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Above $37K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: November 27
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World Markets Watchlist: November 27

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough November 27, 2023....

S&P 500 Snapshot: 4th Consecutive Week of Gains
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Fourth Consecutive Week of Gains

The S&P 500 rose for a fourth consecutive week, finishing Friday up 1.0% from the previous...

Economic Headwinds: Three Indicators Signal Downturn
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Economic Headwinds: A Trio of Indicators Signal Downturn

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Crypto: Bitcoin's See-Saw Week
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Crypto: Bitcoin's See-Saw Week

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World Markets Watchlist: November 20, 2023
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World Markets Watchlist: November 20, 2023

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough November 20, 2023....

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 17, 2023
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 17, 2023

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The yield on the 10-year note ended...

Favorable Fed Insights: Economic Indicators
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Favorable Insights for the Fed: Economic Indicators Signal Easing Inflation

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: November Rally Continues
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S&P 500 Snapshot: November Rally Continues

The S&P 500 rose for a third straight week, finishing Friday up 2.2% from the previous week....

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits $37,000
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits $37,000 for First Time Since May 2022

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Retail Sales Fall 0.1% in October, Less Than Expected
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Retail Sales Fall 0.1% in October, Less Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for October revealed a 0.1% decrease in...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: October 2023
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: October 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

World Markets Watchlist: November 13
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World Markets Watchlist: November 13

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough November 13, 2023....

Household Debt, Consumer Sentiment, and Trade
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Household Debt, Consumer Sentiment, and Trade

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and...

S&P 500 Snapshot: November Rally Carries On
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S&P 500 Snapshot: November Rally Carries On

The S&P 500 rose for a second consecutive week, finishing Friday up 1.3% from the previous...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Surpasses $35,000
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Surpasses $35,000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: November 6
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World Markets Watchlist: November 6

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough November 6, 2023....

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 3
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 3

The yield on the 10-year note ended November 3, 2023 at 4.57%, the two-year note ended at 4.83%,...

S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Gain of the Year
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Gain of the Year

The S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly gain of the year, finishing Friday up 5.85% from the...

Current Happenings in the Labor Market
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What’s Happening in the Labor Market?

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S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs - October
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S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs - October

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Market Valuation, Treasury Yields and Inflation
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Market Valuation, Treasury Yields and Inflation

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: U.S. stock indexes are...

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective | October 2023
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective | October 2023

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Moving Averages: S&P Ends October Down 2.2%
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Moving Averages: S&P Ends October Down 2.2%

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The S&P 500 closed October with a monthly...

World Markets Watchlist: October 30
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World Markets Watchlist: October 30

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 30, 2023....

2 Measures of Inflation, Fed Policy
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Two Measures of Inflation and Fed Policy

The BEA’s core PCE Price Index for September shows core inflation continues to be above the...

A Week of Economic Insights As Sentiment Slides
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GDP Surges as Sentiment Slides: A Week of Economic Insights

Economic indicators play a pivotal role in understanding the health and performance of the U.S....

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Falls Into Correction Territory
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Falls Into Correction Territory

The S&P 500 dropped into correction territory as it has now fallen at least 10% from its...

New Home Sales Climb to Fastest Pace Since February 2022
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New Home Sales See Fastest Pace Since February 2022

The September release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's Price Doubles in 2023
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's Price Doubles in 2023

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World Markets Watchlist: October 23
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World Markets Watchlist: October 23

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 23, 2023....

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 20
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 20

The yield on the 10-year note ended October 20, 2023 at 4.93%, the two-year note ended at 5.07%,...

Recession or Resilience? Recent Economic Indicators
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Recession or Resilience? Analyzing Recent Economic Indicators

Economic indicators play a pivotal role in understanding the health and performance of the U.S....

S&P 500 Snapshot: 4-Day Slump Wipes Out October Gains
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S&P 500 Snapshot: 4-Day Slump Wipes Out October Gains

The S&P 500 fell for 4 straight days to end the week, wiping out all prior gains made this...

Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in September
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Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in September

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for September revealed a 0.7% increase in...

Bitcoin Jumps to Its Highest Level Since August
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Bitcoin Jumps to Its Highest Level Since August

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World Markets Watchlist: 10/16/2023
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World Markets Watchlist: 10/16/2023

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 16, 2023....

Inflation’s Ongoing Impact: Recent Economic Indicators
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Inflation’s Ongoing Impact: A Look at Recent Economic Indicators

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Inside the Consumer Price Index: September 2023
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: September 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Above $27K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Above $27K

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World Markets Watchlist: October 9
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World Markets Watchlist: October 9

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 9, 2023....

Venerated Voices™ 3rd Quarter 2023 Rankings
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Venerated Voices™ 3rd Quarter 2023 Rankings

Advisor Perspectives, a leading publisher and ranked as the #1 eNewsletter for financial advisors...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 6
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 6

The yield on the 10-year note ended October 6, 2023 at 4.78%, the 2-year note ended at 5.08%, and...

Mixed Signals From the Labor Market
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Mixed Signals From the Labor Market

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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

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Crypto Prices Begin October With a Surge
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Crypto Prices Begin October With a Surge

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: October 2
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World Markets Watchlist: October 2

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough October 2, 2023....

Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Economic Growth: The Role of Consumer Consumption & Confidence
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Economic Growth: The Role of Consumer Consumption & Confidence

Last week was once again packed with several key economic releases that helped provide insight...

Moving Averages: S&P Ends September Down 4.9%
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Moving Averages: S&P Ends September Down 4.9%

The S&P 500 closed September with a monthly loss of 4.93%, after a loss of 1.71% in August....

Crypto: Bitcoin Unchanged From Last Week
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Crypto: Bitcoin Unchanged From Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: September 25
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World Markets Watchlist: September 25

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 25, 2023....

Rising Mortgage Rates Ripple Through the Housing Market
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Rising Mortgage Rates and Their Ripple Through the Housing Market

Economic indicators are released regularly to measure, track, and analyze the health and...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 22
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 22

The yield on the 10-year note ended September 22, 2023 at 4.44%, the 2-year note ended at 5.10%,...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks $27,000
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks $27,000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: September 18
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World Markets Watchlist: September 18

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 18, 2023....

Inflation’s Lingering Shadow: Economic Indicators
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Inflation’s Lingering Shadow: A Look at Recent Economic Indicators

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall state of the U.S....

Inside the Consumer Price Index: August
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: August

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

World Markets Watchlist: September 11
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World Markets Watchlist: September 11

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 11, 2023....

Services Sector and Trade Balance
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Exploring Economic Indicators: Services Sector and Trade Balance

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall state of the...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 8
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 8

The yield on the 10-year note ended September 8, 2023 at 4.26%, the 2-year note ended at 4.90%,...

The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs - August

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's Price Dips After Grayscale Surge
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's Price Dips After Grayscale Surge

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: Sept. 5, 2023
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World Markets Watchlist: Sept. 5, 2023

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 5, 2023....

Connecting the Dots in the Economic Puzzle
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Connecting the Dots in the Economic Puzzle

This week was packed with several key economic releases that helped provide insight into the...

Treasury Yields: Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the August 31, 2023...

Moving Averages: S&P Ends August Down 1.7%
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Moving Averages: S&P Ends August Down 1.7%

The S&P 500 closed August with a monthly loss of 1.71%, after a gain of 3.22% in July. At...

Crypto: Bitcoin Price Soars Upon Grayscale Ruling
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Crypto: Bitcoin Price Rockets Upon Grayscale Ruling

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: August 28
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World Markets Watchlist: August 28

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough August 28, 2023....

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 25
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 25

Note: We’ve updated this commentary with data through the August 25th market close.

The...

Crypto: Bitcoin Tumbles to $26K
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Crypto: Bitcoin Tumbles to $26K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: August 21
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World Markets Watchlist: August 21

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough August 21, 2023....

Assessing Recession Risk: Interpreting Key Indicators
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Assessing Recession Risk: Interpreting Key Indicators

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Holds Steady for 3rd Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Holds Steady for 3rd Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: August 14
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World Markets Watchlist: August 14

Six of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough August 14, 2023....

August 11, 2023 Treasury Yields Snapshot
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 11, 2023

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 11, 2023 at 4.16%, the two-year note ended at 4.89%,...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: July 2023
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: July 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

Here is a look at real (inflation-adjusted) charts of the S&P 500, Dow 30, and Nasdaq...

A Long-Term Perspective on Treasury Yields
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Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the July 31, 2023...

Moving Averages: S&P Ends July Up 3.1%
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Moving Averages: S&P Ends July Up 3.1%

Valid until the market close on August 31, 2023

The S&P 500 closed July with a monthly gain...

Crypto: Bitcoin Falls Below $30K
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Crypto: Bitcoin Falls Below $30K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: July 24
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World Markets Watchlist: July 24

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 24, 2023....

Insights From Key Housing Market Indicators
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It's the Economy That Matters: Insights From Housing Market Indicators

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 21, 2023
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 21, 2023

The treasury yields on the 10-year note ended July 21, 2023, at 3.84%, the 2-year note ended at...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Unchanged from Last Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Unchanged from Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: July 17
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World Markets Watchlist: July 17

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 17, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Promising Shift as Inflation Cools and Sentiment Soars
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A Promising Shift as Inflation Cools and Sentiment Soars

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 14
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 14

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 14, 2023 at 3.83%, the 2-year note ended at 4.74%, and...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: June
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: June

Back in 2010, regarding the consumer price index, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary...

Crypto: Bitcoin Down Slightly From Last Week
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Crypto: Bitcoin Down Slightly From Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: July 10
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World Markets Watchlist: July 10

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 10, 2023. Tokyo’s...

It's The Economy That Matters: Labor Market
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It's The Economy That Matters: The Labor Market

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Cryptocurrencies Update: Bitcoin Crosses $31K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Crosses $31K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: July 3
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World Markets Watchlist: July 3

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 3, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the June 30, 2023...

It's The Economy That Matters: Optimism Powers Resilience
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It's The Economy That Matters: Optimism Powers Resilience

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Moving Averages: S&P Ends June Up 6.5%
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Moving Averages: S&P Ends June Up 6.5%

Valid until the market close on July 31, 2023

The S&P 500 closed June with a monthly gain of...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 30
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 30

Note: We’ve updated this commentary with data through the June 30th market close.

The yield...

Crypto: Bitcoin Rally Continues
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Crypto: Bitcoin Rally Continues

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: June 26
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World Markets Watchlist: June 26

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 26, 2023. Tokyo’s...

The State of the Housing Market
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It's the Economy That Matters: The Housing Market

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies Over $28K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies Past $28K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Watchlist: June 20
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World Markets Watchlist: June 20

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 20, 2023. Nikkei 225...

Economy Matters: The Current Inflation Situation
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It's the Economy That Matters: The Inflation Situation

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Treasury Yield Snapshot: June 16, 2023
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Treasury Yield Snapshot: June 16

The treasury yields on the 10-year note ended June 16, 2023, at 3.77%, the 2-year note ended at...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Is Still Dropping
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Is Still Dropping

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

A Look Inside the Consumer Price Index: May 2023
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A Look Inside the Consumer Price Index: May 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

World Markets Watchlist: June 12
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World Markets Watchlist: June 12

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 12, 2023. Nikkei 225...

The Economy Matters: Services PMI and More
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It's the Economy That Matters: Services PMI and More

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Ends May Down 7.0%
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Ends May Down 7.0%

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

Here is a look at real (inflation-adjusted) charts of the S&P 500, Dow 30, and Nasdaq...

World Markets Watchlist: June 5
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World Markets Watchlist: June 5

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 5, 2023. Tokyo’s...

It's The Economy That Matters: The Current Employment Situation
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It's The Economy That Matters: The Current Employment Situation

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 2
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 2

The yields on the 10-year note ended June 2, 2023 at 3.69%, the 2-year note ended at 4.50%, and...

Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective
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Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the May 31, 2023...

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes the Month Up 0.25%
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Moving Averages: S&P Finishes the Month Up 0.25%

Valid until the market close on June 30, 2023

The S&P 500 closed May with a monthly gain of...

World Markets Watchlist: May 30
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World Markets Watchlist: May 30

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 30, 2023. Nikkei 225...

The Economy Matters: PCE, GDP & Employment Numbers
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The Economy Matters: PCE, GDP, Durable Goods & Employment Numbers

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovering Around $27K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Update: May 22
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World Markets Update: May 22

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 22, 2023. Nikkei 225...

Most Recent Housing Market Trends
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It's the Economy That Matters: Most Recent Housing Market Trends

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 19
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 19

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 19, 2023 at 3.70%, the 2-year note ended at 4.28%, and...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down for Second Straight Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down for Second Straight Week

by Jennifer Nash ,5/17/23

World Markets Update: May 15
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World Markets: Update For May 15, 2023

All eight indexes on our world watch list posted gains through May 15, 2023. France’s CAC...

It's the Economy That Matters: Inflation Numbers 
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It's the Economy That Matters: Inflation Numbers 

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Inside the Consumer Price Index: April
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Inside the Consumer Price Index: April

Note: The charts in this commentary have been updated to include this week’s Consumer Price...

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down from Last Week
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down from Last Week

Jennifer Nash, 5/10/23

World Markets Update: May 8
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World Markets Update For May 8

All eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 8, 2023. France’s CAC 40...

It's the Economy That Matters: The Latest Jobs Report
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It's the Economy That Matters: Jobs Report & More

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 5
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 5th, 2023

The yields on the 10-year note ended May 5, 2023 at 3.44%, the 2-year note ended at 3.92%, and...

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs
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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs - April 2023

by Jennifer Nashof VettaFi | Advisor Perspectives,5/4/23

Crypto: Bitcoin Up Slightly From Last Week
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Crypto Update: Bitcoin Price Up Slightly From Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Update: May 1
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World Markets Update: May 1

All eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 1, 2023. France’s CAC 40...

Treasury Yields: Long-Term Perspectives
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Treasury Yields: Long-Term Perspectives

Let’s have a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the April 28, 2023...

It's the Economy That Matters: PCE Price Index and More
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It's the Economy That Matters: PCE Price Index and More

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Moving Averages: S&P 500 Finishes April Up 1.46%
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Moving Averages: S&P 500 Finishes April Up 1.46%

The S&P 500 closed April with a monthly gain of 1.46%, after a gain of 3.51% in March. At...

Crypto: Bitcoin Back Down to $28K
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Crypto: Bitcoin Back Down to $28K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

World Markets Update: April 24, 2023
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World Markets Update: April 24, 2023

Seven of eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough April 24, 2023. France’s...

It's the Economy That Matters: The Housing Market
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It's the Economy That Matters: The Housing Market

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Venerated Voices™ Q1 2023 Rankings
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Venerated Voices™ Q1 2023 Rankings

Advisor Perspectives, a leading publisher and ranked as the #1 eNewsletter for financial advisors...

It's the Economy That Matters: Inflation and More
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It's the Economy That Matters: Inflation and More

A few key economic data points were released last week that provided insight into the overall...

It's the Economy That Matters: The Labor Market
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It's the Economy That Matters: The Labor Market

Every week, several key economic indicators are released to help provide insight into the overall...

Economy Matters: Gross Domestic Product and More
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Economy Matters: Gross Domestic Product and More

Last week was once again packed with economic data releases, each playing a part in helping us...

It's the Economy That Matters: Home Sales and More
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It's the Economy That Matters: Home Sales and More

A handful of key economic data points were released last week that provided insight into the...

It's the Economy That Matters: Consumer Price Index and More
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It's the Economy That Matters: Consumer Price Index and More

There was no shortage of economic data released last week. From inflation and consumer spending...

It's the Economy That Matters: February Jobs Report
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It's the Economy That Matters: February Jobs Report

Last week, several key economic data points were released that provide insight into the overall...

Bitcoin Inches Up Among Cryptocurrencies
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Up

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

AP's Top 10 Charts of 2023
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Top 10 AP Charts of 2023

by Jennifer Nashof VettaFi | Advisor Perspectives,12/29/23

As 2023 comes to an end, let’s revisit...