04|04|2017
Pretty Lights | March 31, 2017
Just a week ago it appeared the sky was falling on the reflation trade. As if completely forgetting what happened, the market has since firmed, the dollar has strengthened,...
04|03|2017
Leading Indicator Watch | March 31, 2017
As I write Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are impacting...
03|27|2017
Leading Indicator Watch | March 24, 2017
As I wrote Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye. Click here to download the latest insights on ecomonic activity and how they are...
03|27|2017
Bump or Dump | Market Thoughts | Financial Future Services
The “Trump Bump” had its first weekly market decline last week. Were the markets dumping the stocks that have made the Trump trade so strong the last 6 months?...
03|22|2017
Leading Indicator Watch | March 17, 2017
As I write Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye. Click Here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are impacting the...
03|22|2017
The Devil in the Details
Much as expected the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) raised rates last week. So, why did the markets rally and longer term rates fall on the news? Naturally, you would...
03|15|2017
The Party is Over!
Markets have blown through all time highs. Economic activity is running strong. Real Estate is on a seemingly unstoppable growth trajectory. So, how can the party end??? The markets...
03|07|2017
Reflation Tailwind
The “reflation” trade has dominated headlines as of late. Headlines, however, do not create profits. Is there substance to the economic tailwind currently in place? US Data ISM Manufacturing...
02|27|2017
Breaking Records!
Records are meant to be broken and last week the Dow Jones matched a record not seen since 1992. Could this positive run spell the end of the current...
02|21|2017
Return of the Hawks
President Trump has stolen much of investors’ attention, however, Federal Reserve Board (FRB) activity still matters immensely. Especially if their actions are unexpected… US Data Retail sales were...