Election Day on Wall Street: S&P 500 Faces the Midterm Test
The S&P 500 closed at 7,541.40 on election eve as a 1.1% rally evaporated. The year after midterms has averaged a 13.7% gain — but reaction day often stings.
James Whitfield8 min read
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S&P 500 Midterm Forecast: Election, Fed and Jobs Test Ahead
The S&P 500 starts election week at 7,580.07. Three catalysts in five days — the vote, the Fed, payrolls — decide if the 14.5% post-midterm pattern pays out.
James Whitfield18 min read
Wall Street Ends October With Worst Day Since June
The Nasdaq fell about 3% on October 30, 2026 — its worst day since June — as Amazon and Intel results deepened doubts about AI spending on Wall Street.
James Whitfield7 min read
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Fed Rate Decision October 2026: What a Hold at 3.5%–3.75% Means for Stocks, Gold and Oil
The FOMC meets October 28–29 with the fed funds rate at 3.50%–3.75% and futures pricing barely a 17% chance of a hike. Here is how each scenario plays out across stocks, gold and oil.
James Whitfield8 min read
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What the Volatility Index Is Really Telling Us About Market Complacency
The VIX, often called the 'fear gauge', provides crucial insights into market sentiment and potential future volatility. Understanding its movements can help investors gauge whether markets are becoming too comfortable.
Amara Okafor8 min read