Articles by Stephen Kates
- Markets
Earnings Boom Is Powering Markets Higher Even as Risks Pile Up
Despite rising oil prices, sticky inflation, ugly consumer sentiment, and a cautious tone from the Fed, there was just no holding the market back
- Strategists
Investors Stay the Course as Stocks Climb Wall of Uncertainty
The Dow lagged and finished lower, a reminder that leadership remains uneven and the markets can’t go straight up forever.
- Markets
Bulls Take Control as Earnings and Energy Align
Markets surged to record highs this week, capping three straight weeks of gains as fears of a prolonged energy shock faded
- Strategists
Markets Rally on Fragile Peace as Inflation Roars Back
While pressure on global supply has not meaningfully changed, the recent price decline may offer some temporary relief as negotiations (hopefully) begin.
- Strategists
Markets Rally on Hope as Oil Risk Keeps Pressure High
President Trump’s Wednesday prime-time press conference turned into a meeting that should have been an email, since little new information was shared
