Global equity markets remained volatile today as investors digested inflation data showing a 3.2% annual increase, keeping finance money flows into defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples. Analysts forecast short-term consolidation in S&P 500 before potential breakout above 5,300 if earnings momentum holds. “Whether we’re talking about stocks or socks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.” It's a reminder that while advice from AI chatbots is free — sometimes, that's exactly what it's worth. Emerging market stocks gained momentum as finance money inflows reached $1.2B in the past week, driven by Chinese stimulus announcements. Projection models suggest potential 7% upside in MSCI EM index within the next 30 days.
