The U.S. economy is increasingly becoming a 'K-shaped economy,' with the fortunes of wealthy consumers and those at the lower end of the income spectrum diverging, say analysts.
The U.S. corporate sector is experiencing a significant surge in earnings, with the growth rate hitting a four-year high despite concerns over the impact of the trade war initiated by President Donald Trump.
After Thursday’s sharp breakdown in market breadth, Friday brought a modest recovery. However, the rebound lacked the conviction seen earlier in the week. Beneath the surface, fewer stocks are maintaining key moving average levels, and signs of sustained leadership remain weak. The current trend remains vulnerable, with only limited improvement in breadth indicators.
Recent third-quarter (Q3) 2025 corporate earnings have painted a complex yet largely positive picture for North American equity markets. While robust performances from key sectors, particularly technology, have propelled major U.S. and Canadian indices to new heights, a closer look reveals a landscape of mixed results, with individual company
The financial markets are increasingly flashing warning signs that an economic recession may be on the horizon, prompting investors to re-evaluate their strategies. A confluence of indicators, from inverted yield curves to softening corporate earnings and shifting consumer sentiment, suggests that the robust growth seen in recent years could be
Risk-off sentiment dominated Wall Street on Friday, with selling pressure in AI-linked names intensifying and pushing technology stocks toward their worst week since April.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to its lowest since 2022, yet wealthy Americans grow more optimistic—highlighting a deepening K-shaped economy driven by AI disruptions, layoffs, and a booming stock market.
Krugman criticized the Trump administration’s tariff policy for hurting 90 years of efforts that went into U.S. trade liberalization and violating international agreements.
