EDITOR'S CHOICE
Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - Wednesday, Jan. 3
Article By:
James Picerno
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024 7:25 AM EDT
The long-term return forecast for the Global Market Index ticked lower in December, easing to an expected 6.7% annualized total return.
The End Of Money As We Know It; What To Expect In 2024
Article By:
Daniel Lacalle
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024 6:49 AM EDT
2024 is likely going to be a year of significant slowdown in the major economies considering the current trends in the private sector and a year of rising public debt.
Government-Granted Patent Monopolies Are Not The Free Market
Article By:
Dean Baker
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Friday, December 29, 2023 10:45 PM EDT
The American system generally sees monopolies as antithetical to free markets. The patent monopolies that government grants to pharmaceutical companies demonstrate why it's such a bad idea.
The Top Energy Stories Of 2023
Article By:
Robert Rapier
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023 7:37 AM EDT
Following last year’s chaos in the energy sector, there were fewer big energy stories in 2023.
In this article: OIL
Is The Bond Market Set To Roar In 2024?
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James Picerno
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023 8:13 AM EDT
The US bond market has had a rough ride for much of the past two years, but the powerful rally over the last two months suggests the worst is over.
In this article: BND
Visualizing 60 Years Of Stock Market Cycles
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Thursday, December 21, 2023 10:23 AM EDT
The S&P 500 has climbed over 24% to date against a backdrop of strong economic growth and rising interest rates.
In this article: SPX
The Short-Term Uptrend Is Ready To Rally
Article By:
Douglas Gammons
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Sunday, December 17, 2023 7:20 AM EDT
The short-term uptrend appears set to continue, and it looks ready to rally into year-end. After such a rally, it may be very difficult for bears and latecomers to know what to do next.
Did Interest Rates Just Peak?
Article By:
Cullen Roche
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Friday, December 15, 2023 6:45 AM EDT
In the last six weeks interest rates have plummeted on expectations of lower inflation and an easier Federal Reserve in 2024.
KISS With Bonds
Article By:
Michael Lebowitz
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:03 AM EDT
The average 2024 Wall Street SP500 forecast is for a gain of 6.50% next year.
All Major Asset Classes (Except Commodities) Set For 2023 Gains
Article By:
James Picerno
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Monday, December 11, 2023 7:53 AM EDT
With just three weeks left to the year, nearly all corners of global markets are on track to post gains for 2023, based on a set of index ETFs. The US stock market is still leading the field by a wide margin.
Tired Of The Vibecession
Article By:
Kyla Scanlon
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Sunday, December 10, 2023 4:33 PM EDT
A vibecession is the idea of a disconnect between consumer sentiment and economic data. People are misinformed, adjusting to a new economy, and they are sad.
ECB Preview: The Long Dovish Shift
Article By:
Carsten Brzeski
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 7:26 AM EDT
Next week’s challenge for the European Central Bank is how to keep all options open without sounding too dovish but also not too detached from reality.
In this article: EZU
Wall Street Analysts Are Optimistic For 2024
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:00 AM EDT
It’s that time of the year where Wall Street polishes up their crystal balls and pin targets on the S&P index for the upcoming year
In this article: SPX