10|27|2020

Stuck in the Mud | October 23, 2020

Markets moved like they were stuck in the mud. Is this going to continue or was it specific to this week? Monday Markets opened the week in the green,...

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...

08|03|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | July 31, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are some economic indicators that caught my “eye” last week. Click here to view the latest insights on our economy. Tune...

07|15|2020

Left Behind | July 10, 2020

Markets rose on the week behind strength in new safe haven stocks. What is left for the rest of the market? Monday The week opened in the green as...

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...

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|12|2020

Poor, But Strong Week | May 8, 2020

A strong week for markets came from a poor week in economic data. But why the rise as the economy fell? Monday Markets opened Monday down as they reacted...

Silver Lining

02|25|2020

Silver Lining | February 21, 2020

Earnings have been strong, however, COVID-19 seems to be stronger. Is there a silver lining?

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...

Manufacturing and Services

11|25|2019

Leading Indicator Watch | Nov. 22, 2019

Follow the trends that changed last week in the US markets. Click here to access our weekly Leading Indicator Watch.