Macroeconomic Analysis
US Retail Sales Spiked 7.5% in June, Economy Keeps Recovering
According to data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, US retail sales increased by 7.5% in June compared to an 18.2% rise in May.
Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach: Dollar Is a ‘Real Risk’ for Investors
Jeffrey Gundlach pointed out the movement of the dollar index. He thinks that the dollar rally could be another “real risk” for investors.
Gold and Stocks Rise: Where Economics Went Wrong
The COVID-19 pandemic hit global markets in March, and we’ve entered a deep recession since then. Both gold and the equity market are strengthening.
Will the US Stock Market Crash in the Second Half of 2020?
US stock markets recovered from the first-quarter crash. Last month, the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) briefly turned positive for the year.
S&P 500: Why Jim Cramer Sees a ‘Make-or-Break Moment’
Jim Cramer sees a “make-or-break moment” for the S&P 500. The index rose 20% in the second quarter and narrowed its YTD losses to only 4%.
Bank of America: Gold Could Test New High, Uncertainty Rises
Recently, Bank of America said that gold might touch a new high in the second half of 2020. Gold could break some important resistance levels.
BlackRock Is Neutral on US Equities: More Risk Ahead!
BlackRock, the leading investment institute, shared its latest view on the equity market across the globe in its second-half outlook.
Rest of 2020 Might Be Volatile for the S&P 500
In the first six months of 2020, the S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY) has fallen approximately 6.6%. What can investors expect in the rest of 2020?
Strategist Thinks S&P 500 Volatility Could Rise
Art Hogan, the chief marketing strategist at National Securities, hinted about higher S&P 500 volatility. Any burst in market volatility could impact investors.
Will US Stock Markets Crash? IMF and Rogers Weigh In
Several analysts have said that US stock markets are ripe for a crash. They called out the disconnect between financial markets and the economy.
Goldman Sachs Sees V-Shaped Recovery, Gives Some Red Flags
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon gave his views on the US economy. He expects a V-shaped recovery and added several red flags to his projection.
Why the Fed Fears the Second Wave of Coronavirus
Fed officials are concerned about a second wave of the coronavirus. Chinese authorities have been struggling to contain the second wave of COVID-19.
US Stock Markets Might Crash amid Fears of Another COVID-19 Wave
US stock markets might crash today based on the price action in futures. Fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infections spooked investors.
China’s May Trade Data: Record Surplus, Imports Fall
Today, China released its May trade data. The country’s exports fell 3.3% YoY (year-over-year). In April, China’s exports rose 3.5%.
Will Anti-China Rhetoric Drive Chinese Buyers to NIO from Tesla?
The anti-China sentiment has the potential to shift Chinese consumers to domestic products. How will NIO and Tesla get impacted by this shift?
US Stock Markets: Will Nasdaq Hit All-Time Highs in June?
US stock markets have recouped most of their losses. The Nasdaq Composite Index is only 1.6% away from its all-time highs. The index looks strong in June.
JPMorgan Chase Expects US Stock Markets to Rise More
JPMorgan Chase thinks that US stock markets will continue to rise. Most asset managers think that equity markets have run ahead of their fundamentals.
Citi’s Warning: Stock Markets Are ‘Way Ahead of Reality’
Citigroup joined the bearish bandwagon. Citi’s co-head of investment banking, Manolo Falco, said that stock markets are “way ahead of reality.”
S&P 500 Is Green for Second Month: Is It Sustainable?
In May, the S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY) closed in the green for the second consecutive month. In March 2020, the index fell 12.5%.