Sep 10, 2025 | Martin Pring's Technical Corner
It is certainly possible for the Federal Reserve, as the biggest player on the block, to lower money market rates over the course of the next few meetings. However, if it turns out to have been orchestrated out of political expediency rather than as stimulation for a...
Jul 10, 2025 | Newsletters
The second quarter of 2025 brought a wave of global upheaval and domestic political tension, which unnerved investors. Despite market volatility, major indexes finished the first half of the year near all-time highs — a reminder of the importance of staying invested...
Apr 2, 2025 | Newsletters
Stock prices faced headwinds in the first quarter, marked by heightened volatility. Sharp market swings were largely driven by uncertainty surrounding the new administration’s shifting tariff and fiscal policies. This uncertainty has even sparked speculation about a...
Feb 5, 2025 | Martin Pring's Technical Corner
Last April, we wrote an article entitled “Why the Fed May Be Forced to Raise rates, Not Lower Them”. At first glance, our conclusion might appear off the mark. After all, the central bank has since lowered rates three times, to the tune of 100 basis points, justifying...
Jan 6, 2025 | Newsletters
Congratulations! Client portfolios generally experienced strong gains with relatively low volatility throughout most of 2024. However, an unusually weak December puts a damper on things and raises concerns for the New Year. Naturally, after two solid years of market...
