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As elections approach, media noise and investor anxiety often rise, but historical data shows that market volatility in election years is nearly identical to

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Whereas the first half of the year’s market performance was narrowly dominated by the S&P 500, since the end of the second quarter, a broader-based performance

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Description automatically generatedThe relationship between job openings and the stock market has historically been strong, with both moving in tandem as indicators of economic health. However

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Over the past year, we’ve seen a significant drop in mortgage rates, which historically has acted as a positive catalyst for stocks. When the average 30-year

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When interest rates drop, existing bonds become more valuable because they pay a higher rate than new bonds. Recently, the expectation of rate cuts boosted

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Historically, the stock market tends to perform well after interest rate cuts, which is why many investors are optimistic, and we've seen positive reactions

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The concentration of the S&P 500 in a few major stocks has significantly increased and continues to pose a risk for markets. For instance, Nvidia by

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