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Donald Trump’s Election Victory Sparks Speculation on Chinese Social Media As news of Donald Trump’s election victory flooded Chinese social media on Thursday morning, Weibo users were quick to react and share their thoughts on what this could mean for US-China relations. Speculation ran rampant on the platform, with many wondering about the potential role…

What a Trump Administration Means for the Business World Feeling Relieved Have you heard the latest news from CNBC’s Jim Cramer? It seems that investors are breathing a sigh of relief now that the contentious election has come to a decisive end. According to Cramer, Wednesday’s session reflected investors who were happy to see the…

The Impact of the 2024 Election on Bond Markets A Surprising Turn of Events The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) edges closer to that 4.5% benchmark following Donald Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. While equity markets have taken off this morning, the bond market’s potential is still uncertain as more…

Running Out of Ticker Symbols: A Growing Issue in the World of ETFs The Ticker Symbol Dilemma There’s a problem brewing in the world of ETFs: We are running out of ticker symbols. Bloomberg recently reported that, with so many new funds hitting the marketplace in recent years, issuers are forced to produce catchy four-letter…

Major Indexes Surge as Trump Secures Second Term The Markets React to Trump’s Win It’s not every day that the markets react with such fervor to a political event, but here we are – former President Donald Trump has secured a second term in office, edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in a surprising turn…

The Dow Jones Soars in Anticipation of a Second Trump Presidency The Market Reacts The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,300 points in early trading Wednesday as investors registered enthusiasm for a second Donald Trump presidency. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were both up more modestly, rising 2%. Bond markets fell as money…

Investors Optimistic About Divided Government and Strong Economic Data What’s Driving Investor Optimism? Investors are feeling positive about the current economic landscape, thanks to a combination of factors. First, the outcome of the recent election has resulted in a divided government, which many believe will limit the amount of debt and deficit increases. This sense…

Economic Overview: Challenges Facing the Federal Reserve Introduction Efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to begin lowering short term interest rates are being challenged by stubbornly low unemployment, lower yet persistent inflation, and steady domestic economic growth. Current Situation The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to meet next week, and it is widely…