The Housing Affordability Crisis Hits Home for Young Adults
Despite the Fed’s recent cut in interest rates, owning a house or condo still seems like an unattainable dream for many young Americans
The Housing Affordability Crisis Hits Home for Young Adults
The CPI Doesn’t Lie, But It Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
New ways of measuring inflation may more accurately reflect consumers’ challenges
The ‘Normalizing’ Yield Curve: What It Means for Investors
Decoding the Yield Curve’s Recent Shift: What Lies Ahead?
Green Shoots Appear to be Sprouting in the U.S. Bond Market
The bond market has shown signs of a revival, reflecting increasing optimism about a potential rate cut.
Rate Cuts May Not be a Bullish Signal for the Stock Market
Many investors and traders pinned their hopes to rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, but history shows monetary easing cycles can weigh heavily on the stock market
Options Trading Opportunities Multiply as VIX Surges to 6-Month High
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) recently notched a six-month high, signaling that perceived risks in the financial markets are rising
Strong Economic Data Pushes Expected Rate Cut to Q3
The bond rally might have to wait until late in the year
The Latest Shift in the U.S. Yield Curve is Worrying Some Economists
The U.S. yield curve has been inverted since autumn of 2022, but the latest shift in the real yield curve suggests that the risk of a recession remains high in the American economy
History Implies Stocks Will Rally if the Fed Pulls Off Another Soft Landing in 2024
The Fed is expected to gradually lower benchmark interest rates in 2024 to help foster a gradual rebound in the economy
Interest Rates Poised to Fall, High Quality Bonds Look More Attractive
Interest rates are poised to fall this year after the Federal Reserve announced it may cut rates as many as three times in 2024, which makes the bond universe increasingly attractive