Market Commentary Blog
- View from the Observation Deck Global oil demand remains resilient despite widespread predictions of long-term decline, increasing by 0.8% and 0.7% in 2024 and 2025, respectively, according to the International […]
- View from the Observation Deck Record earnings estimates, continued Artificial Intelligence spending, and strengthening economic data propelled the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) to an all-time high of 7,609.78 on June […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today’s chart offers a study on the annual earnings per share (EPS) of four prominent U.S. equity indices between 2012 and 2025 as well as […]
- View from the Observation Deck The Iranian war’s impact has been widespread, with surging energy prices leading to deteriorating expectations of near-term U.S. interest rate cuts. Rising prices and the […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today’s post provides an update to 2026 and 2027 earnings and revenue growth rate estimates for the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) and each of its […]
First Trust Economics Blog
- Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
- Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
- A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy.
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Three on Thursday includes three charts (each accompanied by a short explanation of its significance) covering economic trends currently in the news. The topics will be wide ranging with the […]
First Trust Investment Insights Blog
- Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
- Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
- A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy.
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Three on Thursday includes three charts (each accompanied by a short explanation of its significance) covering economic trends currently in the news. The topics will be wide ranging with the […]