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This week, we saw volatile markets driven by mixed signals in the world's economy. Join us as we discover the depths of this volatility in the wake of a rocketing information technology sector in the middle of a world leaders' reunion.

This week, we dig into a particularly quiet week for factor volatility leading into important economic results both in the US and abroad.

This week, the tech sector, led by Nvidia's impressive Q3 earnings, surged ahead, while broad market indices saw minor fluctuations. Globally, Materials led in sector allocations, with investors leaning towards stocks benefiting from rising interest rates, and Developed Markets outpacing Emerging Markets in long positions.

This week, we dive into an alpha-driven domestic market, ideal for fundamental managers and stock-pickers to materialize their investment ideas.

This week, we dive into very alpha-driven domestic and international markets, ideal for fundamental managers and stock-pickers to materialize their investment ideas.

This week, the market response to pivotal tech earnings and Fitch's US credit rating downgrade drove a turbulent US market and strategic shifts in the Extreme Movers portfolios, with a notable tilt towards Emerging Markets, especially in tech-driven regions.

Amid a mixed performance of US indices and the Fed's rate hike, investors notably shifted towards value-behaving names and showed a strong preference for Emerging Markets, particularly China. The Energy and Financial sectors shone in the US, whereas the IT sector faced challenges both domestically and internationally.

This week, we take a look at a quieting of factor influence across markets as investors seek alpha opportunities through earnings.

The market experienced a strong rally this week, while the CPI saw its lowest year-over-year number since March of 2021. The increased factor influence as Q2 earnings season kicks off could potentially impact price movements around earnings releases.

This week, markets ended nearly flat due to hawkish Fed minutes and sluggish job growth, but with wage gains and falling unemployment, analysts are expecting a possible Fed rate hike. In light of these market movements, it’s a smart move to be strategic about stock selections.