The S&P 500 has gained nearly +12% year-to-date. For comparison, the average midterm year is historically flat at the same point, while the average non-midterm year is up nearly +9%.
Often referred to as the "September Effect," this is when the stock market tends to perform worse in September compared to any other month of the year.
Not long ago, malicious actors and cybercriminals relied on poorly written emails and obvious scams. Today, thanks to AI systems and social media, AI cybercrime attacks have become faster, more convincing, and far more difficult to recognize.
When the Supreme Court ruled in February that billions in tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) had been unlawfully imposed, markets generally reacted positively.
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