11|10|2026
Tug of War | November 6, 2026
Equity markets experienced sharp swings this week as investors weighed resilient corporate earnings against growing concerns over technology valuations. Is the tug of war between the two a sign...
11|09|2026
Leading Indicator Watch | November 6, 2026
Labor Market: The Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLTs) report showed an increase of 333k job openings in September, defying market expectations of a minor decrease. (BLS) The Quits...
11|03|2026
Open Door? | October 30, 2026
U.S. equity markets navigated a data-heavy week as third-quarter economic growth surpassed projections. Will the Federal Reserve provide sufficient support or leave the door open rate hike later this...
11|02|2026
Leading Indicator Watch | October 30, 2026
The Fed, Inflation, & Interest Rates: The Fed held rates steady at 3.75% – 4.00%. (Fed) Money Supply is running at ~71% of Q3 GDP. The advanced estimate for...
10|28|2026
Under the Hood | October 23, 2026
U.S. equity markets opened the week with three consecutive winning sessions before sharp selling derailed late-week momentum. Will corporate balance sheets and broader market participation stabilize equity valuations or...
10|26|2026
Leading Indicator Watch | October 23, 2026
Manufacturing & Services: Composite Flash PMI for October eased slightly to 57.6 to 58.4 in September. The headline number remains firmly in expansion territory (above 50), although inflationary price...
10|20|2026
Weaker Foundation | October 16, 2026
Equities retreated from recent record highs as hotter-than- expected September inflation figures and rising benchmark Treasury yields sent high-valuation technology equities plummeting. Will corporate earnings provide some market stability...
10|19|2026
Leading Indicator Watch | October 16, 2026
Consumer Goods and Materials: The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.3% MoM in September, well above estimates of +0.5% and the largest increase so far this year. (BLS) Consumer...
10|16|2026
Announcement | October 9, 2026
Please join us in welcoming Michael Carrico to the business. We are honored to have him join our team and are excited about the opportunities ahead. Michael’s enthusiasm and...
10|15|2026
Announcement | October 8, 2026
At Financial Action, Inc., we aim to provide the highest level of service and caring advice to help you achieve your financial goals. Kerry Hilsabeck, CFP, exemplifies these values....