Markets and Economy
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Stocks Stagnate as AI Companies Consolidate
Stock indexes retreated on Wednesday as AI tech companies settle lower. A weaker dollar could help multinational and foreign companies as the Fed navigates a sticky situation.
Precious Metals Shine Despite Hawkish Fed
Gold and silver have experienced large returns in 2025 and there are signs that they’ll continue. Bitcoin recently lost ground to gold, but seasonal cycles could cause a catch up.
Defense Stocks Rally on NATO Russian Rhetoric
A possible shift in NATO's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war prompts defense stocks to rally while gold futures may continue to rise after its latest technical breakout.
Looking to the Futures
October Livestock futures finished the day mixed on Tuesday. October Feeder Cattle closed higher +.77 cents per pound to 362.12 and October Live Cattle finished the day -1.55 cents per pound lower than the prior days settlement to 235.60.
Powell Up Next with Stocks at New AI-driven Highs
Fed Chairman Powell gives a lunchtime speech on the economic outlook today after other policy makers sounded hawkish. Nvidia and Apple helped the market to new highs Monday.
Is the Chinese Stock Market Rally Sustainable?
Chinese equities have surged amid investor optimism about AI innovation and certain government initiatives, despite a slowdown in China's economy.
Week Ahead Features Powell Speech, Inflation Data
A speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell tomorrow on the economic outlook and Friday's PCE price data are highlights ahead. Micron and Costco both report in coming days.
Options Expiration, BOJ Rate Decision on Tap
After a tech- and rate-driven record close Thursday for small and large caps, today could see volatile trading as options expire. The Bank of Japan isn't expected to hike rates.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
All the major indices notched fresh all-time highs this week, despite a mere "risk management cut" out of this week's FOMC meeting. Investors appear to be riding the "don't fight the Fed" and "the trend is your friend" investing monikers.
Fed Cuts Rates, Citing Weakening Job Market
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate, citing concerns about slowing job growth. Where Fed policy goes from here is less clear.