02|14|2022

Leading Indicator Watch | February 11, 2022

Highlights from the February 11th Leading Indicator Watch: Inflation data drove markets lower this week with the highest reading since 1982. The CPI (YoY)(Jan) totaled 7.5%; Core CPI (YoY)(Jan)...

02|08|2022

Choppy Waters | February 4, 2022

The S&P 500 gained ground last week. Are markets calming down or should choppy waters be expected? Monday The week opened strong as the S&P 500 rallied 1.87% into...

02|01|2022

The Inside Story | January 28, 2022

The S&P 500 and volatility were little changed week over week. The inside story, however, was far more interesting! Monday What. A. Monday… Markets ended the day higher. The...

01|25|2022

The Bears | January 21, 2022

The bears are asserting themselves right now. Will the bulls be back this week to fend off the Bearish trend? Monday Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Tuesday Markets...

01|19|2022

Docile Week? | January 14, 2022

Docile week as markets reflected marginal losses? No, not at all… What really happened throughout the week? Monday Markets dug a large hole to start the week but worked...

01|11|2022

2022 Roll Over | January 7, 2022

Welcome, 2022! There was a quick shift in market behavior as the calendar rolled over. What does it mean for the year? Monday The week began much as it...

01|10|2022

2021: Year in Review | December 31, 2021

In many ways, 2021 felt like two years in one. Investing was no exception. Here is a review of the year from our perspective at FFS and what we...

01|04|2022

Nothing to See Here… | December 31, 2021

Nothing to see here. Markets jumped out to open the week and then did a whole lot of nothing… Monday The Santa Claus rally got under way Monday morning....

12|28|2021

Santa’s Coming | December 24, 2021

Is Santa’s rally coming, or will Omicron steal the show? Most importantly, what does it all mean for 2022? Monday The week opened in free fall as the Nasdaq...

12|20|2021

Santa’s Thunder | December 17, 2021

The S&P 500 shed 1.94% on the week as Omicron took center stage. Will Omicron steal Santa’s Thunder? Monday Markets opened the week in the red. This came as...