Will Inflation Come Back to Bite Federal Reserve In 2019?
With the Fed pivot last week and the inversion of the yield curve, investor sentiment has swiftly surrendered to the bearish side. Indeed, it's entirely possible...
U.S. Dollar Index: More Strength Ahead?
The US Dollar pulled back last week, touching its uptrend channel support line.
But, as we thought it would, the Dollar reversed higher and is...
The Futures In Five: Escalators Up, Elevators Down
Stock market futures are trading in a broad range with steep ascents and declines.
As the investing adage goes: escalators up, elevators down.
Be careful out...
Stock Market Today: Semiconductors, FAANG Stocks Lift Tech
The Nasdaq Composite continues to lead the broader stock market higher.
Within that arena, the Semiconductors (SOXX) are outperforming.
That said, US equities are getting...
Has This Economic Cycle Reached Its Tail?
We asked a few friends what the picture below looks like, and most told us they saw a badly drawn bird with a wide open...
Interest Rates Sputter… Is U.S. Economy Next?
The Federal Reserve wasn't quite as hawkish as investors expected.
The result: Treasury bond yields (interest rates) fell sharply.
In today's chart of the 10-Year US...
Stock Market Today: NASDAQ Leadership Continues
The stock market gave of some of its gains late yesterday, but the overall bullish structure is still in place.
We'll be monitoring several key...
Understanding Investor Behavior During Era of 24/7 News Cycle
There is an evolution for individuals learning to play poker that is often captured in the adage ‘Play the player, not your cards’.
Beginning...
The Futures In Five: Stocks Bounce and Fade
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will conclude its two day meeting this afternoon and release its decision and statement, news that is sure...
Stock Market Today: Investors Await Federal Reserve Decision
The major stock market indices reversed course from the intraday highs yesterday as investors bought "time" to hear from the Federal Reserve first.
What the...
