08|12|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | Aug. 9, 2019
Ahead of Market Thoughts this week, here are some economic indicators that caught my eye. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are...
08|06|2019
Easy, but Not | August 2, 2019
AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE: Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS: TRADE, FRB, INTEREST RATES The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) delivered on easy monetary policy, but not...
08|06|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | Aug. 2, 2019
The lines between an expansion economy and contraction economy are starting to narrow, but you’d never know from a Consumer Confidence standpoint. To view my notes for the leading...
08|01|2019
Renewed Hope? | July 26, 2019
AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE: Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS: TRADE, FRB, INTEREST RATES Last week markets gained as concerns seemed to subside. Was this renewed...
07|29|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | July 26, 2019
Good news last week out of Manufacturing & Services and Non-Defense Capital Goods: Both indicators are showing some growth and expansion cycle numbers. Take a look at my notes...
07|23|2019
3 Doves, Soft Earnings, and What Brexit? | July 19, 2019
AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE: Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS: TRADE, FRB, INTEREST RATES 3 Doves, soft earnings, and what Brexit? A review of the market...
07|23|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | July 19, 2019
While Consumer Goods & Materials and Consumer Sentiment rose recently, Building Permits and Housing Starts fell when an increase was expected. Let’s take a look at the leading indicators...
07|16|2019
Reason for Pause | July 12, 2019
AUTHOR: Jason J Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE: Investment Adviser Rep—CCO TAGS: CPI, FRB, TARIFFS, TRADE The economy has been void of inflation for quite some time now. Last...
07|15|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | July 12, 2019
The S&P 500 crossed over 3,000 for the first time last week. See my notes as well as how some of the other leading indicators performed by clicking here. ...
07|10|2019
Faded Confidence | July 5, 2019
[1] AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE: Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS: TRADE, FRB, INTEREST RATES Last week markets were mixed as the week started strong and...