In the world of finance, understanding asset performance is key. Investors constantly weigh the potential rewards of high-growth, volatile assets like cryptocurrencies against the stability and historical performance of traditional markets represented by indices like the S&P 500. In this post, we’ll dive into a practical analysis using Python to compare the annual returns of Bitcoin (BTC)…
The current investment landscape presents a unique and challenging puzzle for investors. We’re navigating a period marked by significant equity market downturns, heightened market volatility 2025, and persistent economic uncertainty often amplified by geopolitical tensions. However, what makes this moment particularly complex is the unusual weakness observed in assets traditionally considered pillars of stability: the…
The world of stock investing can feel overwhelming, especially for retail investors navigating a sea of data, news, and analysis. But what if you had an incredibly knowledgeable research assistant available 24/7? Enter Large Language Models (LLMs) – powerful AI like Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT – which are rapidly changing how we access and…
In today’s fast-paced financial world, staying ahead requires deep, timely, and accurate industry insights. However, traditional industry analysis methods are often laborious, involving sifting through mountains of reports, news articles, and data streams. This process is not only time-consuming but also prone to overlooking subtle trends hidden within the noise. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI). Advanced…
For years, investors and market watchers relied on a simple rule of thumb: when US Treasury yields rise, the US Dollar (USD) tends to strengthen. It makes intuitive sense – higher returns attract foreign capital, increasing demand for dollars. As the chart below illustrates, this relationship held reasonably well through 2023 and 2024. However, recent…
Market corrections – typically defined as a 10% drop from recent highs – can be nerve-wracking for investors. Alarm bells ring, headlines turn grim, and the big question looms: Is this the start of a bigger downturn, or is it a temporary dip offering a chance to buy? Historical data can offer valuable perspective. The…
The S&P 500 first-quarter 2025 earnings season is upon us, set to unfold against a backdrop of heightened market volatility and significant uncertainty. As companies report their results from this week through late May, investors won’t just be looking at the Q1 numbers; they’ll be intensely focused on what management signals about the road ahead….
Understanding how different parts of the stock market have performed over the long term can provide valuable perspective for investors. Have tech stocks always outperformed? How have defensive sectors like utilities or consumer staples held up? To explore this, we’ll analyze the historical performance of major US market indices and various S&P 500 sectors using…
Economic recessions stir uncertainty, impacting everything from household budgets to corporate bottom lines. But how exactly do US companies fare when the economy contracts? Understanding the historical relationship between recessions and corporate earnings can provide valuable insights for investors, business leaders, and anyone interested in the economy’s pulse. This article delves into the historical performance…
Welcome to the market outlook. The idea of this section is to give an overview of current market performance and trends. We will include bond yields, commodity trends, key economic calendar activities, and more. New Market Outlooks will be published biweekly. US Bond Market Yields As of the week ending November 15th, long-term U.S. Treasury…