Category: Markets
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2024 Rate Cuts: Market Expectations vs. Fed Officials’ Projections
The talk of the rally has been about rate cuts. That is for good reason. The cost of borrowing is extremely influential on financial asset prices. The current Fed Funds rate is in the 5.25% – 5.50% range. Currently, markets have two rate cuts priced in for 2024. One in September 2024 and one in…
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Nvidia Stock Soars 200%: Unraveling the Forces Behind the Phenomenal Growth
Let’s take a look at the most talked about stocks on Wall Street. Why has Nvidia done so well? Nvidia’s strong performance can be attributed to several key factors that have positioned the company as a leader in various high-growth sectors. Here are the primary reasons behind Nvidia’s impressive performance: Nvidia stock is up over…
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Index Funds and Bull/Bear Markets
Index funds are a type of investment fund that tracks a specific market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. These funds aim to replicate the performance of the index they track by holding the same stocks in the same proportions as the index itself. Here are some key points…
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4 Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks in 2024
As Q1 2024 comes to an end, lets take a look at the 4 best performing stocks so far. SMCI has benefitted greatly from being one of the newest additions to the S&P 500 index. Super Micro Computer annual revenue for 2023 was $7.123B, a 37.09% increase from 2022. Strong revenue growth has benefitted the stock price Nvidia…
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Gas Prices by President
Let’s take a look at oil and gas prices by each president since the turn of the millennium. Oil and gas prices have a huge effect on the world economy, especially on the United States economy since most US citizens are reliant on personal vehicles for transportation. High oil and gas prices can have both…
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Understanding the Impact of the Fed’s Decision to Cut Interest Rates
In recent economic news, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has made a significant decision to cut interest rates. This move has sparked discussions and debates among economists, investors, and the general public about its potential implications for various sectors of the economy. Let’s delve into what this decision means and how it might affect different…
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