04|14|2025
Leading Indicator Watch | April 11, 2025
In reviwing Core Consumer Prices (excluding volatile food and energy), they rose just 0.1% in March which were below expectations and the smallest monthly increase since June 2024. On...
04|14|2025
In reviwing Core Consumer Prices (excluding volatile food and energy), they rose just 0.1% in March which were below expectations and the smallest monthly increase since June 2024. On...
04|09|2025
The Monitor flashed Red in March. The Markets marched lower for the month. As April starts the same way, do we expect it to persist? Fixed Income 2-Yr Treas...
04|08|2025
Markets spiraled to close the week due to a heavier than expected tariff policy. Are we in for a fight or will tensions subside? Monday S&P 500 0.55% |...
04|07|2025
S&P 500: The S&P 500 declined by 506.86 points last week, closing at 5,074.08 and bringing its YTD return to -13.73%. This marked the index’s sharpest weekly pullback in...
04|01|2025
As our Country braces for trade tariffs, it seems that the Bears have taken control of markets. Should this persist? Monday S&P 500 1.76% | NASDAQ 2.27% The S&P...
03|25|2025
Equity markets were looking to rebound this week after several weeks of declines. Will decisions by the Federal Reserve Bank help bring more stability to the economy? Monday S&P...
03|24|2025
Retail Sales: Retail Sales (MoM)(Feb) ticked up just 0.2%, falling short of the 0.6% forecast. The reading points to a possible slowdown in consumer spending, which is a key...
03|19|2025
Markets ended another week in the red. Will they make a U-turn or are they heading in the wrong direction? Monday S&P 500 2.70% | NASDAQ 4.00% Stocks tumbled...
03|18|2025
S&P 500: The S&P 500 declined for the fourth week in a row, dropping -131.26 points, and closing at 5,638.94 (down -4.13% YTD). The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) settled at...
03|11|2025
Markets were on the rope this week regarding tariff policies. Will they shake off the blows or are they just trying to stay on their feet? Monday S&P 500...