11|23|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 20, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! Our leading indicators this week show a decline in Housing and Core Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims rose last week. Click here for more information and...

11|16|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | November 13, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading indicators that caught my eye 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...

Unemployment

11|02|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 30, 2020

As I write Market Thoughts this week, let’s look at the leading indicators that caught my attention last week. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity....

10|27|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 23, 2020

Good news out of Housing and Unemployment last week (or at least trending positive) while the S&P 500 fell and Volatility rose slightly. Check out Market Thoughts for a...

10|19|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | October 16, 2020

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are the economic indicators that caught my eye. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity.

09|21|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | September 18, 2020

A dramatic shift in Building Permits and Housing Starts from July to August is the focus of our leading indicators this week. Please click here to review my notes...

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|31|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | August 28, 2020

Consumer Confidence slipped last week in our leading indicator watch, Unemployment rose to over 1 million again, and Core Durable Goods Orders fell to 2.4%. Good news hit the...

08|17|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | August 14, 2020

As I write Market Thoughts this week, here are the economic indicators that caught my attention. Click here to view the latest insights on economic activity and how they...