08|02|2022
Fear the Bear | July 29, 2022
July gained more than we have seen since 2020. Is it sustainable or should the bears be feared? Monday S&P 500 0.13% | NASDAQ 0.43% It was a rocky...
08|01|2022
Leading Indicator Watch | July 29, 2022
Highlights from the July 29th Leading Indicator Watch: GDP (QoQ)(Q2) fell again by -.9%, indicating slowing growth in the US. The NBER, however, uses other factors in ultimately determining...
07|19|2022
Things That Go Bump…| July 15, 2022
Things were bumpy last week. Did that give us any indication of how things will go in the coming weeks? Monday S&P 500 1.14% | NASDAQ 2.24% The...
07|18|2022
Leading Indicator Watch | July 15, 2022
Highlights from the July 15th Leading Indicator Watch: Core Retail Sales (MoM)(Jun) exceeded expectations, rising 1% instead of .6% (expected). This was a positive sign even with increasing price...
07|12|2022
All in Vain? | July 8, 2022
Growth stocks puffed out their chest this last week, but was it all in vain? Monday S&P 500 – | NASDAQ – Happy Rebellion Day! Tuesday S&P...
07|11|2022
Leading Indicator Watch | July 8, 2022
Highlights from the July 8th Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose 74.06 points, ending at 3,899.39 and is down 18.19% YTD. The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) fell to...
07|06|2022
Are We There Yet? | July 1, 2022
Markets are evaluating possible recession implications. With all the recent market movement, the big question is, “Are we there yet?” Monday S&P 500 .30% | NASDAQ .79% Markets began...
07|05|2022
Leading Indicator Watch | July 1, 2022
Highlights from the July 1st Leading Indicator Watch: Continuing Jobless claims fell to 1,328k from 1,331k while Initial jobless claims fell to 231k from 233k. Be sure to check...
06|22|2022
Soft Landing?
Markets retreated further on aggressive Fed intervention. Can they avoid thwarting economic growth and manufacture a “soft landing”? Monday S&P 500 3.88% | NASDAQ 4.68% Monday began much as...
06|21|2022
Leading Indicator Watch | June 17, 2022
Highlights from the June 17th Leading Indicator Watch: Retail Sales (MoM)(May) fell -.3%, confirming inflation’s impact on discretionary spending (includes auto purchases). Core Retail rose .5% but was below expectations....