Keeping up with the news is crucial for any investor, but sometimes it can be hard to filter out what’s relevant and what’s not. This is especially true when the world of investing can be so connected that events in one country can have a big impact on your investments in another.
Thankfully, there are a few different ways to get news updates about what’s happening in the market. You can use your television, computer, or even your smartphone to keep up with what’s going on.
Stocks aren’t the economy, but the direction that stocks move can give you a glimpse into how investors think about the overall economic picture. The direction that the S&P 500 moves, for example, can show you if investors think there is hope for growth in companies from a wide range of industries.
This week rates moved higher and the curve flattened on solid economic data. Tech stocks including Nvidia led the way, but Comm Services and Staples lagged. The big event this week is the release of jobs data on Friday.
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