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Resilient Markets Amongst Political Currents and Economic Drift
This week was marked by mixed labor market figures, political tensions and signs of economic slowdown, all in a context of growing...
Ballestas Group
6 days ago2 min read
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Anchored in Strength - U.S. Markets Rebound Amid Global Progress
Despite being a short week due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, the U.S. faced an intense flow of economic, business and political...
Ballestas Group
Jun 21 min read
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The Sail Through Short-Term Volatility - Gold Rallies, Growth Indicators Remain Positive
This week, the United States experienced an intense combination of economic announcements, market turbulence and key political moves that...
Ballestas Group
May 271 min read
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Markets Rally on Trade Truce & Inflation Relief
The United States experienced an intense week in the economic, financial and political spheres, marked by advances in the trade...
Ballestas Group
May 192 min read
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Markets in Motion - From Wall Street to Shanghai
This week was marked by important economic, corporate and political news. On the economic front, the Federal Reserve decided to keep...
Ballestas Group
May 131 min read
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Strong Jobs, Soft Inflation - The Delicate Balance in the U.S. Economy
This week we highlighted that on the economic front, the labor market showed remarkable resilience. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000...
Ballestas Group
May 51 min read
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Markets Rally Despite Economic Headwinds
Markets posted impressive gains last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising 4.60% and 6.74%, respectively, even as global uncertainties...
Ballestas Group
Apr 281 min read
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From Inflation Relief to Market Rebounds
This week was marked by intense economic activity, high levels of market volatility (however the week ended with positive returns, S&P...
Ballestas Group
Apr 141 min read
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Tariff Shock and Market Response
The week was marked by a sharp drop in the main US stock indexes (S&P 500: -9.05%, Nasdaq: -9.99%), in a context of growing trade tension...
Ballestas Group
Apr 71 min read
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Investment Currents - Riding the Highs and Lows of the Market
US markets closed the week with sharp declines, led by the technology sector, as data reinforced fears of persistent inflation and low...
Ballestas Group
Mar 311 min read
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Navigating Change - Global Markets Respond to Policy & Trade Developments
This week, U.S. markets were influenced by the Fed's decision, investor pessimism, the recovery of the housing market, trade and...
Ballestas Group
Mar 241 min read
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Signs of Stability Amid Economic Shifts & Gold Reaches New Heights
This week brought encouraging signals for the U.S. economy, as inflation continued its gradual decline, providing optimism for future...
Ballestas Group
Mar 171 min read
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Market Crossroads - Economic Resilience vs. Policy Uncertainty
This week, U.S. economic data presented a mixed outlook—while inflation slowed and corporate earnings exceeded expectations, consumer...
Ballestas Group
Mar 101 min read
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From Inflation Drops to Trade Tensions - This Week’s Global Market Pulse
This week’s global economic landscape presented a mix of signals. In the U.S., inflation showed signs of cooling, with PCE dropping to...
Ballestas Group
Mar 31 min read
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Stock Market Hits New Highs & Fed’s Next Move
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting noted that fighting inflation remains a priority before considering interest rate cuts....
Ballestas Group
Feb 241 min read
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Market Pulse: Inflation Spikes, Trade Moves & Growth Signals
This week, financial markets were marked by higher-than-expected inflation data, signs of a slowdown in consumption and trade policies....
Ballestas Group
Feb 181 min read
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Markets on Edge: Trade Wars, Tax Plans & Global Economic Shifts
This week was marked by uncertainty in the markets, mixed employment data and new tax proposals from President Donald Trump. On Monday,...
Ballestas Group
Feb 101 min read
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From Trade Fairs to Tariffs: The Impact of Trump's Presidential Inauguration on Markets and Trade
This week was marked by Monday's holiday in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, which reduced market activity. However,...
Ballestas Group
Jan 271 min read
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Moderate Inflation and Improved U.S.-China Relations Boost U.S. Indices
The main North American indices closed the week with positive returns, driven by more moderate inflation data in the United States, along...
Ballestas Group
Jan 201 min read
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Economic Surprises: Firm Employment and Inflationary Pressures in the USA
This was a short week in the stock markets, Thursday was a national holiday due to the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, but it...
Ballestas Group
Jan 131 min read
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