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September 25, 2025

Fed Cuts Short-Term Interest Rates

While widely anticipated, the real news about the cut was in the finer points made ...

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September 24, 2025

Bandwidth Then, Data Centers Now?

The enthusiasm for all things related to artificial intelligence is akin to that ...

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September 24, 2025

Fed Watch: Will It Be Déjà Vu All Over Again?

With Fed policy remaining highly data-dependent at this stage of the game, getting ...

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September 23, 2025

Autumn Years, Dreamy Days

Fall days and autumn years can be everything you ever wanted them to be, if you plan ...

Financials may shine post Fed rate cut, with strong fundamentals and earnings growth creating new investment opportunities in the sector.

Strategies

Financials May Get A Boost From Rate Cuts

by State Street Investment Management
Published September 18, 2025
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It’s unusual to see both the Dispersion Index and the Implied Correlation Index up at the same time - but stock implied volatility is climbing faster than index-level implied volatility. This is likely because risk is being repriced.

Outlook

Volatility Measures and Liquidity Highlight Fragile Market Setup

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published September 17, 2025
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Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI), covering 85% of the local equity market by capitalisation, is more than just a stock barometer. With a legacy dating back to 1966, the STI has grown alongside Singapore’s economy, and become a regional diversification tool.

Reflections

Beyond Headlines: Five Things About Singapore’s STI

by FTSE Russell
Published September 17, 2025
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Newsbytes covering the ruling related to the Argentina-based energy firm YPF, Bank of Japan and the landing of typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam and China.

Outlook

Spanning the Globe: YPF Ruling, Japan’s Rates, and Vietnam Storms

by Yale Bock
Published September 16, 2025
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At Interactive Advisors, we believe in an individual’s freedom of choice, as much as we believe in the value of the occasional hand-holding that you can rely on when needed.

Strategies

Being Hands-On, Hands Down!

by Interactive Advisors
Published September 11, 2025
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On Thursday, softer private hiring data and rising layoff trends fueled hopes of an imminent Fed rate move, with the S&P hitting a fresh record close.

Outlook

Megacaps Up, Jobs Decline

by Gerry Sparrow
Published September 11, 2025
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Markets are rebounding following last Friday’s turbulence as Wall Street looks to Fed rate cuts for enthusiasm ahead of critical economic data later this week.

Outlook

Investors Focused on a Possible 50

by Interactive Brokers Traders Insight
Published September 10, 2025
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While investors often look to the Federal Reserve for macroeconomic signals, Walmart’s earnings may offer even more insight. As a barometer of consumer behavior, pricing trends and tariff impacts, Walmart is a must-watch for anyone trying to understand the real-time U.S. economy.

Strategies

Waiting on Walmart: One Retailer, Many Signals

by WisdomTree
Published September 8, 2025
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This insight looks at recent Health Care industry underperformance in the context of its performance in the post-Covid period. It explores the idea that US policy uncertainty may be an additional short-term drag on the industry not just in the US but globally as well.

Outlook

Health Care Woes

by FTSE Russell
Published September 2, 2025
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The market spent the session waiting for Nvidia, with hedges being put on throughout the day, which is why the VIX 1-day rose from around 8 to 15.

Outlook

NVIDIA Modest Beat Fails to Impress

by Mott Capital Management, LLC
Published August 29, 2025
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Chair Powell signals potential rate cuts, UK inflation remains high, Japan’s CPI surprises, and global data releases offer mixed signals on growth, sentiment, and monetary policy direction.

Outlook

Powell Hints at Rate Cuts at Jackson Hole

by State Street Investment Management
Published August 28, 2025
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The UN has officially declared August 27th as World Lake Day to raise awareness about the importance of lakes and encourage their conservation. Let’s translate the respect for nature, into actions towards their care.

Reflections Strategies

A New Day for Old Lakes

by IA SRI
Published August 25, 2025

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