08|10|2021
The Pendulum | August 6, 2021
This last week was like a pendulum as the markets swung back and forth. Should this continue? Monday Markets slipped on Monday with the S&P 500 shifting down less...
08|09|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | August 6, 2021
Highlights from the August 6, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch : The unemployment rate fell to 5.4% (July). 94K non-farm payrolls were added last month. Weekly initial jobless claims fell...
08|03|2021
Holding the Economy at Bay | July 30, 2021
Markets were little changed last week, but the economic calendar was not light. What’s holding markets at bay? Monday Markets gained on Monday as the week got underway. The...
08|02|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | July 30, 2021
While unemployment continues to remain relatively low since the beginning of the pandemic, Core Durable Goods missed expectations last week, New Home sales fell 6.6% in June and the...
07|27|2021
Rocky Growth | July 23, 2021
In spite of a rocky start, markets grew nicely this last week. Should we expect more growth to come? Monday Markets dove to open the week. The S&P 500...
07|26|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | July 23, 2021
Highlights from the July 23, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: Manufacturing expanded at a rate of 62 for July, while services rose to 64.8. 50 marks the contraction/expansion line. Be...
07|20|2021
Transitory…| July 16, 2021
Markets shed weight for the first week in four. Is there reason to be concerned or is it transitory… Monday Markets opened the week on a strong note as...
07|19|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | July 16, 2021
Highlights from the July 16, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: Retail sales surprised and rose 0.6% for June. This handily beat the expectation of a 0.4% contraction. Be sure to...
07|13|2021
Run Total | July 9, 2021
There was a little run up on markets from a point total standpoint, but volatility was way up. What does it mean? Monday Happy 4th of July! Tuesday Markets...
07|12|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | July 9, 2021
Highlights from the July, 9 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose last week 17.21 ponts, ending at 4,369.55 and is up 16.33% YTD while the VIX (CBOE...