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Can trouble in the Middle East cause inflation to pick up in the US?

Stocks didn’t stand a chance of gains in yesterday's session which was fraught with negativity from all angles. The latest ISM reading on manufacturing showed a further decline into the contraction zone, led down by weakening employment.
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Shipping companies will be forced to raise prices to stay profitable if the union prevails

Stocks closed in the green yesterday after a rough ride in which Chairman Powell turned down the volume at the rate-cut partiers’ rowdy rave. Don’t worry rates are still going down but the Fed is in no hurry, according to the Head Fed himself.
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A LongshoremAn’s Union strike can rock the boat as the delicate economy steams ahead

Stocks had a mixed close on Friday as traders mulled the latest inflation figures which showed that it continues to trend toward the Fed’s target. Consumer sentiment was revised upwards by University of Michigan; however, the levels still lag pre-COVID levels.
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Applying a more conventional view to the economy going forward

Stocks rallied yesterday with solid economic numbers, supported by sweet-talk from the Fed. GDP growth estimates were revised upward fueling hopes of a soft landing.
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The Fed’s influence on mortgage rates

Stocks broke their winning streak yesterday amidst confusion amongst investors on what they should be watching now to inform them on the next move in stocks. New Home Sales were muted in August but not as bad as expected.
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What declining consumer confidence can do to the economy and your stock portfolio

Chinese bullishness was imported into yesterday’s US stock market gains with the PBOC joining the stimulus bandwagon. Consumer Confidence is eroding more than economists were expecting creating clouds over the economy’s future.
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What is the most important tax issue in this election?

Stocks traded higher yesterday with the Dow and S&P landing on new high peaks as investors bask in the setting sun of the Fed’s oversized rate cut. The waiting game begins for what might be the next big catalyst for stocks and bonds; some may be just around the corner.
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