1. Global stock markets experienced mixed movements this week, with the Nasdaq reaching an all-time high amidst Big Tech earnings and the upcoming U.S. Presidential election. 2. Alphabet's Q3 2024 earnings exceeded expectations, with a 37% increase in earnings per share, driving the tech sector's performance. 3. The September jobs report was mixed, indicating a transition in the labor market amidst economic challenges.

1. The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and projected future cuts signal a positive shift for the REITs sector. 2. The JOLTS Report missed expectations, with job openings falling and layoffs rising, suggesting potential for more rate cuts. 3. REITs benefit from lower borrowing costs and attractive dividend yields, driving investor demand and share prices. 4. Five top Quant-rated REITs with strong factor grades and dividend scores could benefit from the current environment. 5. Seeking Alpha's Quant REIT ratings evaluate REITs using specialized metrics reflecting unique characteristics of property investments.

1. Nvidia's market cap surpasses that of the Canadian, UK, French, German, and Italian stock markets combined. 2. The September rate cut led to a significant compression in the yield curve, increasing the risk of a whipsaw on the long end. 3. The 10-year yield dropped to as low as 3.6% in September, despite the Fed's long-term target of 3%.

1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and gold prices have reached all-time highs just before periods of financial market and economic turmoil in the U.S. (1973, 2007). 2. The only other instance of a dual high in these two assets was late 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. The occurrence in 2024 could be a warning sign for potential market trouble in 2025, especially with the possibility of oil prices rising due to Middle East conflicts.

1. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reached historic highs. 2. Despite inflation concerns, markets continued to rise due to traders' resilience and positive bank earnings. 3. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.2%; 2. Continuing claims data may not be a good leading indicator for the unemployment rate; 3. The risk is that new entrants into the labor market aren't being absorbed, pushing the unemployment rate higher.

1. The article discusses the potential for REITs like Netstreit and Plymouth Industrial REIT to outperform due to expected Fed rate cuts. 2. It highlights the attractive yields and growth potential of these REITs amidst shifting rate expectations. 3. The analysis also points out the undervaluation of these REITs, suggesting significant upside potential.

1. The recent volatility in the stock market was largely driven by the Japanese carry trade. 2. Japan's stock market movements significantly influence U.S. stock openings. 3. Despite some unwinding of the carry trade, U.S. Treasury yields remain lower than a few weeks ago.

1. The S&P 500 temporarily avoided a crash, bouncing to key resistance as the Yen stopped rising and VIX fell to the low 20s. 2. The macro situation remains negative, with a weakening labor market and weak consumer spending indicated by corporate earnings. 3. The Gen AI bubble is bursting, suggesting a further downside for the market.

1. The S&P 500 has declined for three consecutive weeks, nearing the 5265 target. 2. Technical analysis suggests a potential collapse, but the author is prepared to bet against it under favorable conditions. 3. The article provides a detailed technical outlook and conditions for potential buying opportunities.

1. ClearBridge SMID Cap Growth Strategy underperformed its benchmark due to poor stock selection in industrials. 2. Positive contributions came from financials, consumer staples, and IT sectors. 3. The strategy is finding opportunities in oversold companies with strong fundamentals.

1. Inflation in the US cooled to 3.0% in June, the lowest level in a year. 2. Both headline and core CPI figures were lower than expected. 3. The Federal Reserve's target inflation rate remains at 2%, with current core PCE above this target.