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...

Unemployment

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...

10|20|2020

Deceptively Boring | October 16, 2020

Was this a boring week for markets or a deceptive ending for fast moving stocks? Monday Stocks rose dramatically to open the week. The S&P 500 surged 1.63% on...

10|19|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 16, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are the economic indicators that caught my eye. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity.

10|13|2020

False Hope? | October 9, 2020

Markets surged for the week, giving reason for hope after a September to forget. Is it false hope? Monday Markets rose on Monday as optimism over events from the...

10|13|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 9, 2020

While the JOLTs Jobs Report and overall Unemployment data is showing a challenging economic recovery, ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI and Services PMI are still showing expansion. To view my weekly...

10|06|2020

Signs of Life | October 2, 2020

Are the markets showing signs of life, or should we expect it to flat line soon? Monday Markets opened the week on a hot note. All three indexes rose...

10|05|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 2, 2020

The jobs report, while showing some overall improvement to the unemployment rate 7.9% from 8.4%, also showed that fewer workers are actively searching for jobs in the Participation Rate...