Trading Places This week saw the first big trade policy announcements from the White House and drove whiplash in markets. Although most investors expected tariffs to be a policy move early in the Trump administration, the size of the tariffs announced still rattled markets. The announcement was to impose a 25% tariff on both Canada…Read more
Cloudy with a Chance of Jobs It’s February and investors are still grappling with some of the same questions that kept them busy last month: How strong is the U.S. consumer? Will corporate earnings hold up enough to keep the market going strong? This week promises some clues, with a slew of economic data releases…Read more
Earnings and Friends It’s a busy week ahead as the new presidential administration finds its footing and investors navigate a bevvy of economic releases and company earnings. While multiple high-profile events demand attention, some matter more than others. Buckle up! Macroeconomic data provides important context, but stock performance ultimately relies on corporate America’s ability to…Read more
