03|19|2019
Brexit, Not so Fast | March 15, 2019
You lost me at Brexit… It is the political (and economic) event that just will not go away fast. So last week was no exception as 2 major votes...
03|18|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | March 15, 2019
Consumer Goods and Materials as well as Consumer Sentiment are showing positive gains last week in our weekly review of Leading Indicators. Retail sales rose in response to a...
03|13|2019
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy | March 8, 2019
Last week markets retreated. Data was strong in some regards, but adjusted projections brought about a self-fulfilling prophecy. Bond Buying First, the European Central Bank (ECB) introduced a new bond buying...
03|11|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | March 8, 2019
As I write 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...
03|06|2019
Devil in the Details | March 1, 2019
Bonds have been in a 35-year bull market. This is nothing new, however, the shift in investor behavior during this expansion is. The devil is in the details. As...
03|04|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | March 1, 2019
Housing reports lead the leading indicator story for last week with building permits little changed at 0.3%, housing starts fell 11.2% while home prices roses 5.6% (year over year)...
02|27|2019
Old World, Old Problems | February 22, 2019
Last week was marked by old problems out of the ‘Old World’. Europe managed to continue to be a distraction and introduced uncertainty into an otherwise positive week. Brexit...
02|26|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | February 22, 2019
Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, let’s take a look at the leading indicators! Good news coming out of Manufacturing & Services, Unemployment, the S&P 500, and the...
02|20|2019
UNDERSTANDING MARKET VOLATILITY | SEMINAR INVITATION
UNDERSTANDING MARKET VOLATILITY In life, what you focus on can make all the difference. Come join us for a 1 hour meeting and discussion on understanding market volatility and...
02|19|2019
Life of the Party | February 15, 2019
Last week’s article was littered with Negative Nancy’s. This week, many of them have become the life of the party. At least for now… Government Shutdown A shutdown was...