06|29|2021
Infrastructure Hopes | June 25, 2021
Markets rose on hopes of an infrastructure compromise. What does it mean for markets and inflation as we look ahead? Monday The new week brought optimism. So much so...
06|28|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | June 25, 2021
Highlights from the June 25, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose last week 114.25 points, ending at 4,280.70 and is up 15.67% YTD while the VIX (CBOE...
06|22|2021
A Market Pummeling | June 18, 2021
It was a pummeling this last week on the markets. Interest rates fell and markets did as well, will it continue? Monday Novavax announced efficacy data that shows over...
06|21|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | June 18, 2021
Highlights from the June 18, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: Building permits fell 3% in May. Housing starts rose by 3.6%, a good rebound from the 12.1% fall in the...
06|15|2021
Finding North? | June 11, 2021
Markets moved north last week. Is the S&P 500 finding its legs or is there cause for concern? Monday Markets were mostly flat to open the week. A great...
06|14|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | June 11, 2021
Highlights from the June 11, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose last week 17.55 points, ending at 4,247.44 and is up 13.08% YTD while the VIX (CBOE...
06|08|2021
Market Power | June 4, 2021
Markets charged back late in the week. This led to weekly gains, but does the market have staying power? Monday Memorial Day Tuesday The holiday lengthened weekend did not...
06|07|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | June 4, 2021
Highlights from the June 4, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: Weekly Initial Jobless Claims fell to 385K. Unemployment fell to 5.8% when 5.9% was expected. Private non-farm payrolls rose 492K,...
06|02|2021
More to Come? | May 28, 2021
After three weeks of loss, the S&P 500 eked out a gain for the week. Is there more to come? Monday Markets surged ahead on Monday attempting to make...
06|01|2021
Leading Indicator Watch | May 28, 2021
Highlights from the May 28, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: Michigan consumer sentiment came in at 82.9 for May. CB Consumer confidence slipped to 117.2 (May) from 117.5. Be sure...