USVM News and Press, USAA MSCI USA Small Cap Value Momentum Blend Index From 05/10/24

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 03:05:00 ET Summary While small-cap companies are ETF’d, passive investing in this group is a sub-optimal strategy for the creation of alpha over the long term. In the United States, small- and micro-cap stocks have lagged large- and mega-cap stocks for nearly a ...

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...

2024-05-08 13:25:00 ET Summary YTD, U.S. stocks are off to a strong start, while bonds have struggled. Historically, rising rates have led to a pullback in stocks. This year, stocks are proving more resistant to higher rates due to a few key factors. If this continues, stocks may ...