The Case For A Fed Pause Strengthens
October 2, 2026
Cooling inflation and weak labor data bolster the case for a Federal Reserve rate pause.
Global diesel and jet fuel shortages are intensifying as production shifts toward lighter crude oils.
Bridging the gap to Social Security requires balancing high yields with capital preservation.
The 10-year Treasury yield's surge above 5% ends the low-rate era, signaling a return to historical norms.
The feeling of falling behind is an illusion. The discomfort it spawns is real. A trade placed to relieve that discomfort swings at nothing the market offered.
Sixteen companies will have reported by the end of September as we gear up for peak earnings season. S&P 500 earnings are forecast to jump 23.9% in Q3, all told.
October 2, 2026
Cooling inflation and weak labor data bolster the case for a Federal Reserve rate pause.
October 2, 2026
While Argon boosts enterprise offerings, Google faces stiff competition from Meta in the shifting personal AI agent race.
October 2, 2026
South Korea led Asian markets as the top performer through 9M26, outperforming in both USD and local currency terms. Singapore claimed the top spot in Q3, as Vietnam, India, and Thailand also posted quarterly gains.
October 2, 2026
A sharp drop in freight services and slowing private payrolls signal a cooling economy, even as household employment shows resilience.
October 2, 2026
Amazon struggles to separate from its 50-day moving average, lacking the technical clarity required for a trade.
October 2, 2026
A 26% sales plunge in China signals a difficult turnaround as the brand struggles to regain heat and fend off increasingly agile competitors.
October 2, 2026
Easing supply constraints and robust technical momentum support a positive outlook ahead of November earnings.
October 2, 2026
Anthropic’s Claude AI discovered a new biological system called ART after independently scanning DNA databases for 21 hours.
October 2, 2026
Long-term bond yields surge to 23-year highs, signaling a market revolt as investors doubt the Fed has inflation under control.
October 2, 2026
As the stock breaks out, its performance could signal a renewed bull run for the entire semiconductor sector.
October 2, 2026
Despite a weaker dollar, technical pressure remains high with prices now eyeing the $4,100 support level.
October 2, 2026
Sugar prices rose as higher petroleum costs incentivized ethanol production over sugar.
October 2, 2026
The S&P 500 completed a three-wave corrective pullback, finding support at the 7616.9 level.