07|23|2024

Cause for Alarm? | July 19, 2024

Markets swung midweek but showed resilience in other asset classes. Is it cause for alarm or a sign of opportunity ahead? Monday                       S&P 500 0.28%| NASDAQ 0.40% Markets started the...

06|25|2024

Downshift or Full Steam Ahead? | June 21, 2024

Markets were positive for the week overall. Is there a down shift happening or will it be full steam ahead? Monday                       S&P 500 0.77%| NASDAQ 0.95% Markets started the week...

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...

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.

09|21|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | September 18, 2020

A dramatic shift in Building Permits and Housing Starts from July to August is the focus of our leading indicators this week. Please click here to review my notes...

07|20|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | July 17, 2020

Just when it feels like we are climbing out of our recent economic setback, news out of Core Retail Sales and Building Permits show signs of slowing down. Let’s...

06|22|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | June 19, 2020

The economy is showing some signs of re-opening from the COVID-19 environment in Core Retail Sales, Building Permits, and Housing Starts, but Unemployment numbers are only marginally improving from...