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All Major Indexes Hit New Highs Markets continued their march to new highs this week, with all three major indices hitting fresh all-time records. Small caps also joined the rally, as the Russell 2000 notched its first all-time high since November 2021. Federal Reserve Cuts Rates, Signals More Ahead The long-awaited September FOMC meeting took … Read more

All Major Indexes Hit New Highs Markets were very strong this week, with all three major indices hitting new all-time highs. The Nasdaq set a new record again this afternoon. This surge follows a wave of recent economic data pointing toward easing monetary policy from the Federal Reserve at next week’s FOMC meeting. Labor Market … Read more

Employment Data Comes in Soft This week delivered a wave of important economic data, particularly around employment: August Jobs Report Disappoints Taken together, these softer job numbers strengthen the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Markets are now pricing in a 98% chance of a cut at the September 16–17 FOMC meeting. Fiscal Update: … Read more

S&P 500 Tops 6,500 Before Weekly Pullback Markets showed strength through the week, with the S&P 500 topping 6,500 for the first time ever on Thursday. Despite that milestone, all three major indices finished lower today (Friday), trimming gains but still closing out an otherwise strong week. Nvidia Earnings Highlight AI Boom Nvidia, now the … Read more

Mixed Economic Signals Weigh on Markets Inflation Data Sends Mixed SignalsTuesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation cooling, rising 2.7% year-over-year, just under expectations of 2.8%. By Thursday, attention shifted to the Producer Price Index (PPI), which surged 0.9% month-over-month — more than four times the 0.2% forecast. Core PPI, which strips out food and … Read more

Markets Rebound After Friday’s Sell-Off Markets opened the week higher after last Friday’s sharp drop. On Tuesday, the ISM Services PMI, which tracks about two-thirds of the U.S. economy, came in slightly below expectations, signaling slower growth. Jobless claims ticked higher, hinting at a cooling labor market. Strong Q2 productivity growth of 2.4% suggests easing … Read more

Mixed Economic Signals Weigh on Markets U.S. stock markets continued their upward momentum this week, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new all-time highs. Markets remain in positive territory, supported by strong second-quarter earnings and progress on international trade. So far, over 80% of S&P 500 companies that have reported have exceeded earnings … Read more

Mixed Economic Signals Weigh on Markets This week brought mixed economic data and corporate earnings, with key developments in trade, labor, and inflation shaping market sentiment. The U.S. secured two major trade deals before the August 1 tariff deadline. On July 27, a U.S.-EU agreement set a 15% tariff on most EU imports, avoiding threatened … Read more

Inflation Eases, Job Market Remains Strong The U.S. economy delivered more signs of stability this week. The Producer Price Index (PPI)—which tracks wholesale inflation—came in flat at 0.0% month-over-month, cooler than the 0.2% increase economists had expected. Meanwhile, weekly jobless claims fell to 221,000, beating the 233,000 forecast and marking the fifth straight week of … Read more

New Series: Backseat Ballers — Now on YouTube We kick off this week with a quick reminder to check out our new video series, Backseat Ballers, where Elliot picks up Kansas City business owners and interviews them while driving around town. Each episode dives deep into life, adversity, and entrepreneurship — with real stories and … Read more