The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a common measure of inflation, came in as forecast this morning. The Dollar rose another 25 cents or so, managing to firmly plant its flag in 106 territory.

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Wednesday, December 11.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) halts its two days of losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The AUD remains stronger after the release of domestic mixed employment data.

The ostensibly scandal-plagued RBLX​​​​​​​ continues to thrive. The only meaningful resistance at this point is the price gap I’ve highlighted with the red dashed horizontal line.

Exxon is planning a large natural gas-powered plant to supply electricity directly to data centers, incorporating technology to capture over 90% of its carbon emissions.

EUR/USD fell for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, shedding one quarter of one percent and easing into the 1.0500 handle as the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest rate call hangs over Fiber traders.

2024 has been an exceptional year for the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry, with numerous major milestones and records.

The market is expecting the European Central Bank to cut rates by 25bp, but we will be looking to see if the communication turns more dovish.

The equity market moved higher today, partly due to implied volatility.

There was only one winner today and it was the Nasdaq.

Unless the market continues to broaden, we can almost take the Mag 7 stocks outperforming as a lack of confidence in Trumps vision. Unless small caps can deliver. 

Indices look forward to higher levels in this short term bullish run.

The vast majority of the increased level of SPX can be explained simply by an increase in how much investors are willing to pay for current and/or future earnings, far outweighing the rise in those earnings.

When the big indexes or usually correlated assets stop moving together, that’s divergence, and it usually means something’s happening.

These 3 Dividend Aristocrats have raised their dividends for over 25 years and have long-term growth potential.

The price of rent and OER both rose a modest 0.2 percent in November, but shelter jumped 0.3 percent. The reason is lodging away from home.

Google’s roadmap aims to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum advantage and real-world utility.

Tech finally bounced back today, with the Nasdaq scoring a record close and toppling 20,000 for the first time ever.

Despite a record gold price throughout much of the year, and a silver price that now sits over $33 per ounce, there continue to be a lot of sales on the retail level.

Goldman Sachs names Ollie's Bargain and Target Corp as two retail stocks to own for 2025.