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|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...

09|09|2020

Turning Week | September 4, 2020

The markets are turning, but what data came during the week to cause the shift? Monday Monday brought the end of a robust August for the stock markets. They...

09|08|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | September 4, 2020

Manufacturing and Unemployment posted some small victories last week in our leading indicator watch. The S&P500, VIX, and yield curve data showed some challenges. I’ll dive in deeper in...

07|13|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | July 10, 2020

As I write Market Thoughts this week, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention last week. Click here to view the latest insights on our economy. Tune...

07|06|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | July 2, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading economic indicators that caught my eye. Please click here to view my notes and stay tuned for Market Thoughts.

06|09|2020

Driving Hope Or Data? | June 5, 2020

Hope or data? What is driving the markets within shot of their all-time highs just months after being down 34%? Monday Markets rose for the day as ISM Manufacturing...

05|05|2020

Improving Seesaw? | May 1, 2020

The week was a bit of a seesaw, but are there signs showing things are improving? Monday States began to reopen their economies including Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, South Carolina,...

Red Flags

02|11|2020

Red Flags | Market Thoughts | February 7, 2020

AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE:       Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS:      Jobs, Manufacturing, Corona Virus Markets surged last week, with the S&P 500 having its best week...

Unemployment and Consumer Confidence

01|28|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | January 24, 2020

Before I publish Market Thought, let’s take a look at the leading indicators for last week. Please click here to see my notes and stay tuned for my weekly...