07|27|2020
Leading Indicator Watch | July 24, 2020
Looking at the leading indicators this week felt like staring at a wall! Yes, unemployment inched up for the first time since March. There was very slight movement in...
07|21|2020
Silver Lining | July 17, 2020
Markets rose last week as silver linings continue to be in focus. Are these silver linings really a way forward? Economic Data Throughout the week, the data released showed...
07|20|2020
Leading Indicator Watch | July 17, 2020
Just when it feels like we are climbing out of our recent economic setback, news out of Core Retail Sales and Building Permits show signs of slowing down. Let’s...
07|15|2020
Left Behind | July 10, 2020
Markets rose on the week behind strength in new safe haven stocks. What is left for the rest of the market? Monday The week opened in the green as...
07|13|2020
Leading Indicator Watch | July 10, 2020
As I write Market Thoughts this week, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention last week. Click here to view the latest insights on our economy. Tune...
07|07|2020
Push the Needle | July 3, 2020
Markets expanded for the holiday shortened week. Strong fundamentals pushed the needle, but does the forecast look bright? Monday Volatility overnight Sunday subsided to a clear upward trend for...
07|06|2020
Leading Indicator Watch | July 2, 2020
Before I publish Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading economic indicators that caught my eye. Please click here to view my notes and stay tuned for Market Thoughts.
06|30|2020
Coming Storm? | June 26, 2020
Markets fell last week as COVID cases rose and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) actions stand to restrict banks. Do these short-term factors indicate a coming storm? Monday Markets advanced...
06|29|2020
Leading Indicator Watch | June 26, 2020
A weekly update of #stockmarket and #domestic economic activity. We’ll get lost in the weeds in Market Thoughts tomorrow, but for now, here are some economic indicators that caught...
06|23|2020
Markets Diverge | June 19, 2020
Concerns have been increasing, as have the markets. When will this new correlation diverge? Monday Markets opened with a bang as they were off 2% at the open! Concern...