Market Trends

The head of the Fed's choice of words when describing elevated inflation should rightly worry Wall Street and investors.

On July 29, 2026, a hawkish shift from three Federal Reserve officials rattled investors who were already bracing for geopolitical risks.

Investors and consumers should expect steady (and possibly higher) interest rates for the foreseeable future.

The Dow dropped over 900 points as Iran tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher. Semiconductor stocks extended their brutal weekly decline.

Those who stay patient and disciplined, while ignoring the noise, will find that the market stacks the odds in their favor.

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The stock market is trading at historically expensive levels right now.

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Several analysts currently have targets of 8,000 or higher on the S&P 500.

Bond market doubts about long-term interest rate increases could make short-term bonds a better buy today.

Gold is currently pulling back after a blistering return in 2025.

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates twice by year-end -- history suggests that tighter monetary policy could trigger a stock market correction.

Hard economic data, not proactive guesswork, drive Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy decisions.

If a bear market is coming, here's how to protect your investments.

It's an ominous warning, and investors should be prepared.

The tech-driven Nasdaq is selling off amid shifting investor sentiment toward artificial intelligence (AI) spending.

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