Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Heat Meets a Cooling Economy
The U.S. economy sent conflicting signals last week as a sharp deceleration in growth collided with unexpectedly stubborn inflation. While the S&P 500 managed to break its recent losing streak, the Federal Reserve's primary inflation gauge hit its highest level since early 2024, complicating the outlook for potential interest rate cuts later this year.
ETF of the Week: Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP)
VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit ETF Trends.
RSPA: How To Optimize The Rule Of 72 Compared To RSP
RSPA: How To Optimize The Rule Of 72 Compared To RSP
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Jobs Data Softens While Consumer Sentiment Rises
The U.S. labor market showed further signs of cooling last week as private sector hiring slowed and job openings reached their lowest levels in over five years. While a brief government shutdown delayed official federal employment data, private reports and turnover summaries reinforced a narrative of diminishing demand for workers.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Fed Shifts to “Wait-and-See” as Confidence Plummets
The final week of January saw a stark divergence between official policy and the American consumer's outlook. While the Federal Reserve maintained a “solid” view of economic growth, the public's mood plummeted to a decade-low amid sticky wholesale inflation.
Is Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) made its debut on 04/24/2003, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Robust Growth Meets Stubborn Inflation
The U.S. economy continues to display a complex mix of resilience and persistence. While third-quarter growth surged at its fastest pace in two years, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metrics remain stubbornly above target, complicating the path for future rate cuts.
Should Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) Be on Your Investing Radar?
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) was launched on April 24, 2003, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.
ETF Prime: Grading 2026 ETF Predictions
On this week's ETF Prime, Nate Geraci put his 2026 ETF predictions to the test with Cinthia Murphy, investment strategist at VettaFi, evaluating five major forecasts for the year ahead. Geraci's first prediction centers on industry consolidation following Goldman Sachs' acquisition of Innovator ETFs.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Rate Cut Meets Conflicting Jobs Data
The economic narrative last week was shaped by a highly anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut, which came against a backdrop of conflicting signals in the labor market. While the latest JOLTS report indicated job openings were rising, other data pointed toward a clear softening of the broader labor market environment.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Softening Labor Market & Cooling Inflation
The economic narrative last week was dominated by a mix of cooling inflation and a softening labor market. The ADP employment report signaled a continued slowdown by showing a surprise drop in private sector jobs, while the Fed's preferred inflation gauge offered minor relief by unexpectedly inching lower.
Is Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 04/24/2003.
