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...

08|10|2020

Leading Indicator Watch | August 7, 2020

As the Unemployment Rate slowly inches its way down, the ISM Manufacturing PMI, Services PMI, and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI are ticking into expansion territory. I’ll get into the government...

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...