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186 results found for “Market commentary”.

Taking Stock: Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, awaits more economic data

As the Fed highlights job and economic strength, this meeting outlines how it's not a situation in which to be preemptive.

Capital markets perspective: Painful interdependence

Growth turned negative for the first time in three years, but better-than-expected job numbers may help balance concerns of a softening economy.

Taking Stock: April jobs report shows strength as Fed weighs next move

As Wall Street looks for signs of a tariff impact, the labor market remains strong.

April jobs report signals steady labor market

The U.S. labor market added 177,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a sign of resilience during evolving economic conditions.

Capital markets perspective: He said, Xi said

Markets generally struck a more positive tone last week, with the policy environment suddenly looking a little more constructive than it has in a while. 

Managing your portfolio through volatile times

Volatile markets can unnerve even the most seasoned investors. Try these strategies for managing investments in volatile times. 

Market Moves: Stocks rebound after sell-off

Stocks rebounded Tuesday, April 22 following a market sell-off sparked by President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell. 

Capital markets perspective: Two-fer

Looming questions about the economy are prompting some dueling economic forecasts. Meanwhile, corporate earnings releases are taking a back seat to ongoing tariff talks.

Between the Margins: April 2025 economic and market commentary

A look at what’s happening in the markets and economy with Empower's Marta Norton.

Capital markets perspective: Who is Walter Bloomberg?

News of a pause on tariffs helped reduce market tensions a notch, but with variables like earnings season, U.S. Treasuries, and inflation in the mix, the respite could be temporary.

Gas prices just dropped — and that’s helping cool inflation

Gas prices dropped in March, and that helped slow inflation more than expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% over the past 12 months, down from a 2.8% year-over-year increase in February. 

Taking Stock: Tariff effects brewing beyond March inflation report

Markets responded to tariff announcements and a big pause, though tariffs' impact on inflation still remains to be seen.  

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