11|24|2020

More of the Same? | November 20, 2020

The markets lost ground last week for the first time since October. Does next week look like more of the same? Monday Markets started the week on a strong...

11|23|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 20, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! Our leading indicators this week show a decline in Housing and Core Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims rose last week. Click here for more information and...

11|17|2020

Fade to This Rally? | November 13, 2020

Rally, rally, rally, markets continue to climb. Is this trend likely to continue or are there signs of a coming fade? Monday Markets started the week on a strong...

11|16|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 13, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading indicators that caught my eye last week. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity. Look for Market Thoughts tomorrow!

11|10|2020

Jolt | November 6, 2020

Markets grew last week; enough to erase the prior week’s losses. Is this a sign of growth to come or a short-term jolt? Monday The S&P 500 led the...

11|09|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 6, 2020

Lots of data to unpack today from last week’s Leading Indicators! Notably, the Unemployment and U6 Unemployment Rates fell while Private Non-Farm Payroll added jobs. Review my notes and...

11|03|2020

Future Growth? | October 30, 2020

The S&P 500 shed 5.64% on the week! Will this continue or is there growth in our future? Monday Markets fell sharply to open the week, as a third...

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11|02|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 30, 2020

As I write Market Thoughts this week, let’s look at the leading indicators that caught my attention last week. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity....

10|27|2020

Stuck in the Mud | October 23, 2020

Markets moved like they were stuck in the mud. Is this going to continue or was it specific to this week? Monday Markets opened the week in the green,...

10|27|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 23, 2020

Good news out of Housing and Unemployment last week (or at least trending positive) while the S&P 500 fell and Volatility rose slightly. Check out Market Thoughts for a...