Recent economic concerns have caused consumer sentiment to fall, though spending remains healthy. What do these mixed conditions mean for markets and the economy?
Broadening Holds While the Generals Take Fire The market remained under the shadow of the Iran war and the continuing contest over nuclear ambitions and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil has remained volatile as markets weigh conflict risk against the possibility that diplomacy may contain escalations. Against that backdrop, the generals took one […]
Recent economic concerns have caused consumer sentiment to fall, though spending remains healthy. What do these mixed conditions mean for markets and the economy?
Early July Fireworks, Broadening Still Under Review This past week, the S&P 500 rose more than 1% on light volume, continuing the early July advance toward the 7600-resistance zone. Seasonally, early July often has a way of lighting a firecracker under the market, drawing investors back into the field before the historically more difficult stretch […]