by Al Maulini | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
August 21, 2025, saw U.S. stock indices close lower amidst a backdrop of caution as markets digest a mix of corporate earnings and economic data. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% to 6,370.17, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, closing at 44,785.50. The...
by Al Maulini | Dec 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The U.S. economy continues to showcase resilience. In the third quarter of 2024, GDP growth was revised up to an impressive 3.1%, fueled by robust consumer spending and an uptick in exports. Notable highlights include:• Consumer Spending: Expanded at a 3.7% annual...
by Al Maulini | Dec 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point marks a strategic recalibration in its monetary policy. This third consecutive cut in 2024 brings the rate to a target range of 4.25%-4.5%. While the move aims to balance...
by Al Maulini | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
⁃ Economic Growth Outlook: Increased optimism that economic growth will persist in 2025 and through the end of the decade. ⁃ Stock Market Surge: Stock market has historic surge post-election indicates investor confidence in Trump’s economic policies. ⁃...
by Al Maulini | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a significant hit, dropping over 1,000 points, while the Nasdaq plummeted by 6%. This sharp decline is part of a global market sell-off driven by fears of a U.S. recession.The catalyst? A disappointing July jobs report and...
by Al Maulini | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
In his recent Congressional testimony, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell provided insights that could shape our economic landscape: The US economy is “no longer overheated” Job market has cooled to pre-pandemic levels Fed now faces “two-sided...
