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From Inflation Relief to Market Rebounds
This week was marked by intense economic activity, high levels of market volatility (however the week ended with positive returns, S&P...
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Tariff Shock and Market Response
The week was marked by a sharp drop in the main US stock indexes (S&P 500: -9.05%, Nasdaq: -9.99%), in a context of growing trade tension...
Ballestas Group
Apr 71 min read
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Investment Currents - Riding the Highs and Lows of the Market
US markets closed the week with sharp declines, led by the technology sector, as data reinforced fears of persistent inflation and low...
Ballestas Group
Mar 311 min read
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Navigating Change - Global Markets Respond to Policy & Trade Developments
This week, U.S. markets were influenced by the Fed's decision, investor pessimism, the recovery of the housing market, trade and...
Ballestas Group
Mar 241 min read
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Signs of Stability Amid Economic Shifts & Gold Reaches New Heights
This week brought encouraging signals for the U.S. economy, as inflation continued its gradual decline, providing optimism for future...
Ballestas Group
Mar 171 min read
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Market Crossroads - Economic Resilience vs. Policy Uncertainty
This week, U.S. economic data presented a mixed outlook—while inflation slowed and corporate earnings exceeded expectations, consumer...
Ballestas Group
Mar 101 min read
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From Inflation Drops to Trade Tensions - This Week’s Global Market Pulse
This week’s global economic landscape presented a mix of signals. In the U.S., inflation showed signs of cooling, with PCE dropping to...
Ballestas Group
Mar 31 min read
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Stock Market Hits New Highs & Fed’s Next Move
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting noted that fighting inflation remains a priority before considering interest rate cuts....
Ballestas Group
Feb 241 min read
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Market Pulse: Inflation Spikes, Trade Moves & Growth Signals
This week, financial markets were marked by higher-than-expected inflation data, signs of a slowdown in consumption and trade policies....
Ballestas Group
Feb 181 min read
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Markets on Edge: Trade Wars, Tax Plans & Global Economic Shifts
This week was marked by uncertainty in the markets, mixed employment data and new tax proposals from President Donald Trump. On Monday,...
Ballestas Group
Feb 101 min read
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From Trade Fairs to Tariffs: The Impact of Trump's Presidential Inauguration on Markets and Trade
This week was marked by Monday's holiday in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, which reduced market activity. However,...
Ballestas Group
Jan 271 min read
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Moderate Inflation and Improved U.S.-China Relations Boost U.S. Indices
The main North American indices closed the week with positive returns, driven by more moderate inflation data in the United States, along...
Ballestas Group
Jan 201 min read
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Economic Surprises: Firm Employment and Inflationary Pressures in the USA
This was a short week in the stock markets, Thursday was a national holiday due to the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, but it...
Ballestas Group
Jan 131 min read
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Wall Street Awakens to 2025 with Optimism and Caution
December is over and Santa Claus seems not to have made his stellar appearance on Wall Street as we did not see his well-known Santa...
Ballestas Group
Jan 61 min read
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Job Surprise: A Firm US Year-End with Implications for the Fed
The last week of the year in the United States has been marked by limited economic and market activity due to the Christmas holidays,...
Ballestas Group
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Mixed Markets: Inflation, Business Confidence and Political Expectations Mark the Week
This week, the United States showed a mixed economic and political picture, with progress on some fronts and warning signs on others....
Ballestas Group
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Strong Labor Market Drives Rate Cut Expectations: November Surprises with 227,000 New Jobs
U.S. nonfarm payrolls posted solid growth of 227,000 jobs in November, far outpacing the 36,000 jobs added in October, when hurricanes...
Ballestas Group
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Inflation Stagnant and Fed Gradual on Key Thanksgiving Week
This week, despite the market being closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. has seen a number of key events, with mixed...
Ballestas Group
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Resilience with Caution: Powell and Inflation Data Redraw Market Expectations
The U.S. economy continues to show resilience, but mixed signals keep the market on edge. In a speech in Dallas, Federal Reserve Chairman...
Ballestas Group
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Market Surge Amid Trump’s Return: Economic Growth Agenda Sparks Investor Optimism, But International Trade Uncertainty Looms
This week, U.S. economic and political news has been dominated by Donald Trump's victory. Former President Trump has returned to the...
Ballestas Group
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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