Market Trends & Outlook

Retail Sales Data Suggests A Strong Consumer Or Does It

The latest retail sales data suggests a robust consumer, leading economists to become even more optimistic about more robust economic growth this year.

Market Matters: What Happens After Bitcoin Halving?

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds discuss Bitcoin Halving and the potential investment opportunities that follow, the latest in volatility markets, and much more. 

Is Gold Warning Us Or Running With The Markets?

Having risen by about 40% since last October, Gold is on a moonshot. Many investment professionals consider gold prices to be a macro barometer, measuring the level of anxiety in the economy, inflation, currency, and geopolitics. Therefore, we must investigate what is and isn’t driving the price of gold higher.

Is Gold Warning Us Or Running With The Markets?

Having risen by about 40% since last October, Gold is on a moonshot. Many investment professionals consider gold prices to be a macro barometer, measuring the level of anxiety in the economy, inflation, currency, and geopolitics. Therefore, we must investigate what is and isn’t driving the price of gold higher.

Inflation & Rates Update: Higher for Longer Continues to be the Base Case

March’s Inflation report highlights the last mile of inflation will be tougher to solve

Inflation & Rates Update: Higher for Longer Continues to be the Base Case

March’s Inflation report highlights the last mile of inflation will be tougher to solve

Market Matters: Nvidia’s Secret Weapon Just Received a Huge Upgrade

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds, discuss the latest in Volatility, Nvidia, CPI and Yields, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters. 

Market Matters: This Happens Every Time the Fed Tries to Cut Rates

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds, discuss the direction of the market after Q1, gold, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

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