12|14|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | Dec. 11, 2020

Not many leading indicators to unpack this week. JOLTs Job Openings climbed to 6.652m open job positions posted for October while the Initial Jobless Claims rose to 853k. Before...

12|07|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | December 4, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading indicators that caught my attention last week. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity. Look for Market Thoughts tomorrow!

11|30|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 27, 2020

Michigan Consumer Sentiment and CB Consumer Confidence slipped ahead of Black Friday amid a rise in Initial Jobless Claims… the Markets surge on. View my weekly notes here and...

11|23|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 20, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! Our leading indicators this week show a decline in Housing and Core Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims rose last week. Click here for more information and...

11|16|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 13, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading indicators that caught my eye last week. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity. Look for Market Thoughts tomorrow!

11|09|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 6, 2020

Lots of data to unpack today from last week’s Leading Indicators! Notably, the Unemployment and U6 Unemployment Rates fell while Private Non-Farm Payroll added jobs. Review my notes and...

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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

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|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

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...