Financial markets are currently buzzing with intense anticipation, as a significant majority of investors and analysts are now forecasting a 25 basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 16-17, 2025. This widely expected move would mark a pivotal
After years of unprecedented dominance by a handful of U.S. mega-cap technology companies, the financial markets are undergoing a significant and long-awaited rebalancing. Investors are increasingly shifting capital away from these tech giants towards a broader universe of U.S. small-cap stocks and economically sensitive, cyclical, and value-oriented investments.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Smaller industrials sector names—Primoris, AZZ, and Dycom—have made big rallies this year, but there are reasons analysts remain optimistic going forward too.
The global economy finds itself increasingly ensnared in a complex web of trade conflicts, with recent escalations, particularly the increased tariff rates on imports from India, casting a long shadow over corporate earnings and complicating the arduous battle against inflation. This deepening protectionist trend is forcing multinational corporations to fundamentally
Shares of agricultural and farm machinery company AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after industry peer Caterpillar warned that tariffs would have a significant negative impact on its financial results.
Shares of lifting and material handling equipment company Terex (NYSE:TEX)
fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after industry bellwether Caterpillar warned of higher costs related to tariffs, sparking concerns across the heavy-equipment sector.
The global trade landscape has once again been rattled as the United States officially implemented sweeping new tariffs on a significant portion of imports from India. Effective August 27, 2025, these duties, which now stand at a steep 50%, signal a dramatic re-emergence of protectionist policies that many feared would
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Shares of construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT)
fell 4% in the morning session after the company warned that tariffs will have a larger-than-expected impact on its financial results this year.
The financial markets are closely scrutinizing the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index data, a key inflation gauge, as it provides critical signals to the Federal Reserve regarding its highly anticipated interest rate decisions. While headline inflation shows continued moderation, persistent underlying price pressures above the Fed's 2% target
The Federal Reserve is signaling a potential shift in its monetary policy, with strong expectations building for an interest rate cut as early as September 2025. This anticipation is primarily fueled by a noticeable weakening in the U.S. labor market, despite the persistent challenge of inflation remaining above the
The U.S. stock market is in the midst of an unprecedented rally, with the benchmark S&P 500, tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, and industrial-focused Dow Jones Industrial Average all consistently achieving fresh record highs. This broad-based ascent signals robust investor confidence, yet the underlying dynamics reveal a significant transformation: a
Financial markets are currently a tempest of conflicting emotions, with investors caught between the siren song of impending interest rate cuts and the persistent drumbeat of economic anxieties and political uncertainties. This mixed sentiment paints a complex picture, leading to heightened volatility and cautious repositioning across portfolios. While the anticipation
