If it seems like everything is expensive these days, it might not be just because of inflation. When tariffs were raised, those costs were either passed onto consumers or companies. And now that some of Read more…
This week we adjusted our Fed call and expect the next policy changes to be hikes rather than cuts, see Fed update. We look for 25bp rate hikes in December 2026 and March 2027. Previously, Read more…
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Markets Global bond markets are closing the week with some more gains. The common factor underpinning the move is hope on progress in the US-Iranian talks. The water is still deep on certain matters, particularly Read more…
Analog Devices (ADI) is plugged directly into the infrastructure powering the AI wave. Today, the company’s AI story has shifted from vague thematic exposure to concrete, measurable demand. Hyperscalers are building at a record pace, Read more…
Retail sales rose 0.9% month-on-month (m/m) in March, ahead of the 0.6% gain reported in the advanced estimate. In volume terms, sales declined 0.7% m/m, showing higher prices eating into activity. The monthly gain was Read more…
USD/JPY rose to 159.04 at the end of the week, marking the yen’s second consecutive weekly decline. The Japanese currency came under pressure after weaker inflation data reduced expectations of imminent Bank of Japan policy Read more…
For years, I’ve treated Dollar Tree as a practical shopping stop. It’s where I grab greeting cards, holiday decorations, snacks, and random household items I forgot I needed until I walked through the door. My Read more…
Costco has treated credit cards differently from most retailers. First, the chain only accepts one single credit card brand at any given time. For 16 years, that was American Express, but in 2016, a change Read more…
Vanguard’s new research suggests that the comfort of holding extra cash carries a measurable long-term cost for U.S. households. The investment firm released a May 2026 paper that examines how American households manage short-term cash, Read more…