Strategic Income
As the global economy gears up for the final quarter of 2025, investors face a nuanced landscape characterized by a moderating growth trajectory, the promise of further central bank rate cuts, and the persistent specter of tariff-driven inflation. This unique confluence of factors is fostering a "risk-on" sentiment
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a highly anticipated keynote speech today, October 14, 2025, on "Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy" at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. This address, his first major public appearance since the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
Federal Reserve
As October 2025 unfolds, financial markets worldwide are keenly focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is widely anticipated to continue its easing cycle with another rate cut. Following a 25-basis-point reduction in September, market indicators, such as the CME Group's FedWatch tool, assign a near-certain probability
Federal Reserve
As the financial markets navigate a complex landscape of persistent economic indicators and evolving global dynamics, the assertion from Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson that the Federal Reserve would "react to a burst of inflation" serves as a potent reminder of the central bank's unwavering
Jerome Powell
As the U.S. economy navigates a complex period of moderating growth, persistent inflation, and a softening labor market, all eyes are fixed on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. His highly anticipated speech on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia,
Federal Reserve
Philadelphia, PA – October 13, 2025 – In a significant address delivered today, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson articulated a clear and compelling perspective on tariff-driven inflation, signaling the Federal Reserve's inclination to "look through" such price increases. Her remarks, made at the National Association for Business
Federal Reserve
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson delivered a significant address on Monday, October 13, 2025, strongly advocating for a continued path of interest rate reductions. Her statements, which emphasized rising risks to the job market, signal a decidedly dovish shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook, suggesting that
US Stock Market
As of October 13, 2025, the U.S. stock market finds itself at a critical juncture, having staged a remarkable rebound throughout much of the year, yet now grappling with renewed volatility and a complex web of economic and geopolitical uncertainties. After a robust rally that saw major indices achieve
Stock Market
The global stock market has orchestrated a stunning comeback rally as of October 2025, with major indices reaching new highs and adding trillions in market value. This impressive rebound, characterized by a potent mix of artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm and expectations of continued monetary easing from the Federal Reserve, has
Gold
Global financial markets are witnessing a historic surge in precious metals, with both gold and silver reaching all-time high valuations as of October 13, 2025. This remarkable rally is primarily fueled by a potent combination of rekindled US-China trade hostilities and widespread optimism surrounding imminent interest rate cuts by the
S&P 500
As the highly anticipated US Q3 2025 earnings season draws near, with major banks poised to report starting October 14, 2025, the options market for the S&P 500 (SPX) is sending a complex array of signals. While implied volatility at the broader index level appears relatively subdued, suggesting
Social Security
Washington D.C., October 10, 2025 – The highly anticipated 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement, a critical financial marker for nearly 74 million Americans, faced significant headwinds and widespread doubt in early October due to an ongoing federal government shutdown. The disruption threatened to delay the release of vital