Hizbullah Shoukat

Simple Moving Averages (SMA) are common tools for traders and market analysts when it comes to gauging long-term market trends. In light of recent market turbulence, the S&P 500 has been approaching its 200-Day Moving Average, a level often regarded as a support point. Remarkably, the index has remained above this threshold for an impressive […]

2022 served as a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in traditional fixed-income investments. The dramatic double-digit declines experienced by treasuries and investment-grade bonds raised concerns, particularly for those who consider these assets as reliable safe-havens. This left investors with few options because while viable alternatives like private debt have long been available, access to

The Federal Reserve made headlines this week with its decision to keep interest rates steady, hinting at the possibility of one more rate hike later this year. It was a slightly more hawkish stance than what the market had expected, especially in the context of the “high-for-longer” narrative. The idea of “higher-for-longer” interest rates raises

It seems that the Fed might be nearing the end of its tightening cycle-or perhaps it’s already there. The latest inflation report raised a few eyebrows, coming in a bit higher than expected. However, it didn’t exactly rock the boat, and most investors seem to believe that Fed Chair Jerome Powell will maintain the status

If you were to guess whether the S&P 500 was up, down, or flat from two years ago today, what would you guess? Many might be surprised to find out that it is flat! It might be hard to believe because from what we observe day to day, the market has been on a wild