12|13|2021

Thank Santa! | December 10, 2021

The markets soared last week. Do we have Santa to thank for this year end gift? Monday The S&P 500 surged to open the week. Initial indications regarding Omicron...

12|07|2021

The Charge Lower | December 3, 2021

Headlines included Omicron, Jobs, Manufacturing, and Services PMI. So, what led the charge lower and why? Monday The S&P 500 jumped to open the week, rising 1.32%. This was...

11|30|2021

The Omicron Threat | November 26, 2021

Markets fell hard for the week. Omicron rose as a threat, but was that really the big news of the week? Monday Markets opened the week mildly lower. The...

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11|24|2021

Calm Before the Storm | November 19, 2021

It was a quiet week for markets. Is this just the calm before the storm, or should we expect this to continue? Monday Markets were little changed on Monday....

11|16|2021

Consumer Powered Boom? | November 12, 2021

Markets gained on the week. As earnings slow down, will consumers be able to power a 4th quarter boom? Monday Markets opened the week with a sigh as the...

11|09|2021

Delivering Gains! | November 5, 2021

Jobs, jobs, jobs… Markets are climbing as the job market is delivering! Will the gains hold? Monday Manufacturing PMI beat expectations to open the week. PMI came in at...

11|02|2021

Strong Push for the Future | October 29, 2021

Earnings were strong across the week, which pushed markets higher. Will it hold up for future quarters? Monday The S&P 500 rose .50% to open the week. This was...

10|26|2021

Is There A Storm Brewing? | October 22, 2021

Markets climbed nicely last week on the back of earnings, but is there a storm brewing? Monday In mixed market activity, the S&P 500 rose 0.3% on the day....

10|19|2021

Overblown Inflation? | October 15, 2021

Rates were more subdued last week. Has inflation been overblown or will rates continue to climb in response? Monday Investors attempted to move higher at the open of the...

10|13|2021

Stagflation | October 8, 2021

Stagflation was all over the news this week. What could job data mean for future inflation? Monday Markets tumbled to open the week. This was driven by inflationary fears...