Analytics and Economic News

Economic News

Market Overview February 21

The US S&P 500 index had a great start to the year, breaking through the psychological barrier of 5,000 and reaching a record high of 5,048 on February 12.

Robert Thompson
Feb 21, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview February 14

As the corporate earnings season draws to a close, Wall Street is expected to post weekly gains, but US market indices were divided on Friday.

Robert Thompson
Feb 14, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview February 7

Following the shocking payrolls announcement that startled the markets, US stock indices increased on Friday.

Robert Thompson
Feb 07, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview January 31

All three major indices are headed for weekly gains as investors evaluate the latest corporate results for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Robert Thompson
Jan 31, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview January 24

The US 10-year Treasury bond yield increased for the second session in a row above 4%, and further increases are expected in the following weeks.

Robert Thompson
Jan 24, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview January 17

The impact of the present war economy on Israel's deficit, which is predicted to rise from 2.25 to 6.6% of GDP this year, was highlighted in a recently updated 2024 budget, and we will address this topic in this paper.

Robert Thompson
Jan 18, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview January 10

In European trade, the euro appreciated vs the US dollar, holding onto gains for the second day and moving in a positive territory ahead of further indications regarding the direction of European policy going forward.

Robert Thompson
Jan 10, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview January 3

Thursday saw a rise in sterling in European trade versus a group of significant competitors, continuing its recent gains against the dollar and reaching a five-month high due to the Bank of England's forecast.

Robert Thompson
Jan 03, 2024

Economic News

Market Overview December 27

Due to poor investment performance, the dollar dropped versus a basket of key competitors in European trade on Friday, continuing its losses for the day and nearly recording a new weekly loss as markets began to factor in the possibility that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates again next month.

Robert Thompson
Dec 27, 2023