Vinny Amaru
Global Investment Strategist
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July Jobs report highlights US job growth has slowed significantly; markets react negatively
Job growth slowed in July with only 73,000 new jobs added and earlier months revised sharply lower, showing the labor market has weakened.By Seth Carlson, Vinny Amaru|4 minMarkets
US assets: Is investor confidence dropping?
Three key factors might be affecting investor confidence in U.S. assets.By Vinny AmaruInvesting
Shifting mindsets: How geopolitics, trade and tech innovation could redefine investment opportunities
Recent global events have transformed how countries approach trade and manufacturing. Here’s a look at these changes and how they impact investment markets.By Elyse Ausenbaugh, CFA®, Vinny Amaru, Abigail Yoder|7 minMarkets
Learning from early 2025: Diversifying your investment strategy still key
In Q1 2025, diversifying investments paid off. Gold and European stocks rose, while U.S. bonds provided stability.By Vinny AmaruMarkets
August jobs report shows stalling labor market; rate cut could be on the way
August's jobs report showed signs of the labor market stalling, which could trigger a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.By Seth Carlson, Vinny Amaru|3 minMarkets
April 2025 JOLTS report: US labor market stays resilient
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Tuesday, which showed a resilient labor market.By Vinny AmaruMarkets
Moody’s downgrades US government debt rating
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. government’s debt over the weekend. What does that mean for investors?By Vinny AmaruMarkets
Are the strong returns of the S&P 500 a reflection of the growth in the U.S. economy?
The buildout of the artificial intelligence ecosystem has been a key driver of both economic growth and strong equity market returns in 2025.By Vinny Amaru