Drop Because It’s Hot The first Consumer Price Index (CPI) data of 2025 is in and it was hotter than expected across the board. Headline CPI (the index including all items) came in at 0.5% m/m and 3.0% y/y versus estimates of 0.3% and 2.9%, respectively. Core CPI (which excludes food and energy) wasn’t much…Read more
Before the Internet, recommendations for investing and managing your money were the exclusive purview of bow-tied stockbrokers, high-brow wealth managers and credentialed financial planners. The only free advice came from family members or friends who might occasionally share a hot (and potentially dubious) stock tip. Now, there are so many options — many of which…Read more
The January Effect The first inflation data of the new year is upon us this week, and as usual, investors will look to it for clues on broader price trends. However, the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) release also brings into focus what some market watchers refer to as the “January effect.” Here’s what that…Read more
