01|07|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | January 4, 2019
I’d like to start the year off with healthy indicators, so as of Jan. 4, 2019, the S&P 500 rose last week by 46.2 points to end at 2,531.94...
12|31|2018
Leading Indicator Watch | December 28, 2019
2018 draws to a close and I’m attaching our last leading indicator watch blog for the year! While many indicators are still showing expansion, the S&P 500 is down...
12|27|2018
Nothing to See | December 21, 2018
As the year draws to an end, there is nothing going on. Rates have increased, the government has shut-down, oil prices are falling, and inflation is fading. Like I...
12|27|2018
Leading Indicator Watch | December 21, 2018
Watching the news this week, it would be difficult not to focus on the volatile Markets. I’m looking to the market indicators for something positive to share this week. ...
12|20|2018
4 Social Security Considerations
This is not your parent’s Social Security! Tread lightly before initiating benefits. Here are four considerations before deciding on the timing for social security benefits: Longevity: Look at your...
12|18|2018
Nothing but Bears | December 14, 2018
The Bears have dominated for the first time since 2011! And no, I’m not talking about the ones in Chicago! Europe Concerns in Europe were wide spread last week....
12|17|2018
Leading Indicator Watch | December 14, 2018
Words we are tired of at the office: Tariff and volatility. Before I publish my weekly blog, Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading indicators to wrap up the...
12|12|2018
Debbie Downer | December 7, 2018
There is always one at the party that talks about their foot fungus and starts a wave of negativity… Debbie Downer visited the Bull Market Party last week! Optimism...
12|10|2018
Leading Indicator Watch | December 7, 2018
When discussing the markets lately, one word >volatility< has entered every conversation. In spite of market volatility, there are still some positives coming out in the form of market...
12|05|2018
Ole Reliable | November 30, 2018
Historically, an inverted yield curve has been a reliable indicator of a recession. Is there a reason it may not be as accurate this economic expansion cycle? Ole Reliable...