Preferred inflation measure rises, impacting expectations for rate cuts
Inflation Measure Increases in November In November, the inflation measure recommended by the Federal Reserve saw an increase, indicating that while consumer spending remains robust, prices are still elevated. The Department of Commerce reported that consumer prices rose by 2.8% compared to November of the previous year, up slightly from October’s annual rate of 2.7%. […]
Business Inflation Expectations Decline Again, Strengthening Trump’s Argument for Rate Reductions
Federal Reserve officials are feeling more pressure to rethink their interest rate approach, especially after recent surveys indicate that businesses anticipate costs to rise at the slowest rate since the pandemic began. At the same time, the Trump administration is highlighting this data in its push to lower borrowing costs. On Wednesday, the Atlanta Fed […]
Oziyah Sellers of St. John’s is finally fulfilling Rick Pitino’s expectations
Ojia Sellers Shines as St. John’s Makes a Statement PHILADELPHIA — Rick Pitino has been anticipating a standout performance from Ojia Sellers, the dynamic shooter who transferred from Stanford. This season, Sellers has been crucial for St. John’s, especially when he’s aggressive and confident in his shooting. There were moments—especially early in the season—when he […]
Goldman Sachs’ earnings exceed Wall Street expectations due to market recovery and increased deal activity.
Goldman Sachs reported a stronger-than-expected profit in the fourth quarter on Thursday, driven by an uptick in deal activity and increased trading revenue during a volatile market period. The bank’s traders capitalized on market fluctuations and an overall gain in U.S. markets as investors speculated on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and the future […]
TD Cowen Lowers Strategy Price Target as Bitcoin Yield Expectations Decrease
Simply put TD Cowen reduced Strategy’s price target from $500 to $440 but is keeping its buy rating intact. Recently, Strategy raised around $1.25 billion, mostly used for purchasing additional Bitcoin. Analysts attribute this strategy to wider trends within Bitcoin’s institutional market. TD Cowen has cut its price target for Michael Saylor’s Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) from […]
Pam Bondi Letting Down Trump Voters’ Historic Expectations at the DOJ
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have chosen not to comply with depositions requested by the House Oversight Committee, even after being subpoenaed as part of a Republican inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s network and notable associates. In the past, when individuals ignored Congressional subpoenas during the Biden administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ), under […]
EUR/USD climbs close to 1.1650 with expectations of a dovish Fed
The EUR/USD pair climbed slightly after experiencing six successful trading sessions, hovering around 1.1650 early Monday in Asia. This uptick occurs as the US dollar faces downward pressure, largely due to the dovish outlook from the Federal Reserve. Recent job growth figures from the U.S. weren’t quite as robust as anticipated, hinting that the Fed […]
Savvy Investor: Top AI Performers, 6 Key Charts, and Future Expectations for the Fed
Market Insights and Investment Ideas This week brings some interesting updates. Before diving into the current market trends, there’s a bit of a new feature I want to mention. My colleague, Alexander Davis, has curated a newsletter titled Fusion of Public and Private. It combines insights and reports from both Morningstar and PitchBook, helping to […]
Job Growth in the US Fell Short of Expectations in Last Month of 2025
US Economy Sees Job Growth The U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December 2025, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday. This growth follows a period of relative stability in November. In total, the economy gained 64,000 nonfarm jobs throughout 2025, according to BLS data. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained steady […]
James Dolan discusses why Tom Thibodeau no longer meets his expectations for the Knicks
James Dolan Discusses Coaching Changes with Knicks DETROIT — In his first media interview about the Knicks in almost three years, James Dolan revealed his reasons for firing coach Tom Thibodeau. One key factor was Thibodeau’s lack of cooperation. Dolan also dismissed the possibility of trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, emphasizing that this season is crucial […]