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 […]

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 While the Generals Rest The market closed higher on the week, but the battlefield remained largely contained inside last week’s range. Under the continuing shadow of the Iran war, ceasefire discussions, and fragile peace negotiations, investors were left weighing a familiar tension. The fog of peace eased enough to support risk assets, but not […]