SPYG News and Press, SPDR Series Trust Portfolio S&P 500 Growth From 05/11/24

2024-05-11 12:46:54 ET Summary After worrisome CPI inflation figures in March, that prompted hawkishness from the Fed, the April figures are particularly significant to look out for. Forecasts don't indicate reason for optimism though. Even as gasoline inflation can come off, the ...

2024-05-10 13:26:58 ET Summary Consumer sentiment dropped to a recession-like level, with current conditions also falling to levels associated with recessions since 1978. Inflation expectations increased, with one-year expectations at their highest level since November 2023 and a ...

2024-05-10 09:40:00 ET Summary With at least 65 countries heading to the polls this year, trade, foreign policy and regional economics could have an outsized influence on equity indexes. On top of the U.S., the U.K. and Europe are also holding general elections alongside Mexico an...

2024-05-10 07:50:00 ET Summary The four-week moving average of initial claims, which the Labor Department also provides, irons out the week-to-week squiggles. We’re looking for sharp increases in weekly claims for unemployment insurance benefits, and we’re looking fo...

2024-05-09 12:26:00 ET Summary The US growth story remains driven by consumer resilience. High income households are in a great financial position, but those on lower incomes are feeling intensifying stress. How these competing stories play out will be key to the growth outloo...

2024-05-09 10:40:00 ET Summary There are many ways to monitor recession risk, but any one indicator in isolation is flawed. In the search of early warning signs of trouble, it’s useful to focus on the labor market, which is arguably the key driver of economic strength and w...

2024-05-09 04:50:00 ET Summary The spin-off ETF has outperformed the S&P 500® lately as major companies seek leaner operations. Pressure from activist investors may also be stirring up spin-off volume. As stock splits sour and IPO activity remains light, executives mi...

2024-05-09 00:48:37 ET Summary The U.S. budget situation is a concerning issue that needs bipartisan efforts to address responsibly. Panicked bond traders may force policymakers to take action if they fail to address the growing debt. The IMF chief economist warns that "someth...

2024-05-08 15:55:00 ET Summary Why is market performance and market sentiment on a divergent path? Should investors be positioned for risk? Hard data vs soft data: How is the U.S. economy actually performing? While equities have had a positive performance yea...

2024-05-08 14:20:00 ET Summary YTD stock returns have been driven by earnings growth, supported by a resilient economy. That said, traditional seasonal factors would indicate caution in the near-term. Historically, May through September tends to be the weakest period for stocks. D...