Hey folks, with the Debt Ceiling Deal being finalized the markets can move on to other key measures. And with the Feds showing a higher probability of a pause in rate hikes on June 14th we are seeing strong equity performance this is holiday shortened week. WEEKLY SOUND BITES In a holiday...
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Hey Folks, markets were on fire this past week and proved very resilient given the backdrop of negativity and downside risks that continue to drive the current market environment. Get my take on the current markets in this Week’s Round-Up. WEEKLY SOUND BITES: US indexes recorded solid...
Hey Folks, as we round out the second half of May the odds favor more downside in US markets. Get my take on the current state of the US Economy and Financial Markets in our Weekly Round-Up. WEEKLY SOUND BITES: US indexes ended mostly lower for the week with the NASDAQ the only US Index...
Hey folks, interesting week where we say the US FEDs indicating a rate pause yet there is still an underlying issue in Regional Banks. Get my take on the current state of the financial markets in this week’s market round-up. Weekly Sound Bites: US indexes ended the week lower on comments...
Thus far Q1 Earnings are coming in better than the low bar set for them but still showing slowing growth with land mines laying in wait over the summer months. Sell in May and Go Away could be front and center for many investors moving forward. Get my take on the current markets in this...
Hey folks, our thesis continues from the prior week with Bond volatility showing high levels while Equity Volatility is at lows not seen since early January 2022. Something will give and the markets clearly have a lot to worry about; -from forward earnings declines, higher rates and the...
Hey folks, the markets are setting up for a big decision point; –rate cuts at the end of the year, or holding rates at or over 5% thru the end of the year. It is the Bond Markets vs the FEDs both of which have large divergent views on where rates will be the end of 2023. And...
The month of March has seen some wild swings in market sentiment and FED expectations. Get my take in this week’s Market Round-Up! WEEKLY SOUND BITES: US indexes posted solid gains in a relatively quiet week for economic data releases and financial news. The week also brought the end of...
Markets continue to trade in a wider choppy range as investors digest banking sector risks and the FEDs stated interest rate decisions. Get my take on the current market action in this week’s round-up. WEEKLY SOUND BITES US indexes moved higher in a very choppy week as small-cap stocks...
Hey folks, this upcoming week will tell us a lot about where the markets want to go near term. Check out my update with this week’s market round-up. WEEKLY SOUND BITES: US indexes closed mixed for the week, reflecting the crosscurrents of stresses in the banking sector, worries that a...