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Tech Pressure Persists but Broader Market Climbs
The rotation out of tech continued early today, drawing fresh tailwinds from Tuesday's dramatic U.S. election that put AI firms on notice. Productivity in Q3 topped estimates.
Spinning Wheel: What Goes Up…
Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.
Divided Fed Chooses Patience, Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
Inside Job(s): AI's Labor Market Impact
AI's labor-market impact remains limited but uneven, as productivity and profits outpace hiring and import-heavy investment dampens U.S. job growth.
Take a Hike: Rate Hikes and Market Impacts
History suggests slower Fed tightening tends to support stronger market returns and firmer economic growth, while faster hikes typically deepen drawdowns.
Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist
It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.
Bonds vs. Bond Funds: Which is Right for You?
Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.
The Way You Make Me Feel: Sentiment's Message
Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.