Economic Insights

Navigating Economic Volatility Amidst Crucial CPI Data

This week stands as a pivotal moment, with the eagerly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) poised to send ripples through the economic landscape.

Navigating Economic Volatility Amidst Crucial CPI Data

This week stands as a pivotal moment, with the eagerly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) poised to send ripples through the economic landscape.

Struggling Through the Fall Season: October 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Securities markets continued to struggle in October in the face of rising interest rates and concerns about whether the Federal Reserve might continue its monetary tightening policy.

Struggling Through the Fall Season: October 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Securities markets continued to struggle in October in the face of rising interest rates and concerns about whether the Federal Reserve might continue its monetary tightening policy.

A Week of Surprises and Bullish Momentum in the Stock Market

The stock market witnessed a remarkable turnaround last week, with a series of unexpected events that left many traders reeling and, in some cases, reevaluating their positions. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the recent stock market activity and what it means for investors.

A Market Sentiment Check: Bearishness is High, Forward Expectations are Low.

One report I always enjoy getting is the AAII individual investors’ stock sentiment survey. In yesterday’s report, 50.3% of investors reported they are bearish on stocks. For reference, the historical average for bearishness is 31%.

A Market Sentiment Check: Bearishness is High, Forward Expectations are Low.

One report I always enjoy getting is the AAII individual investors’ stock sentiment survey. In yesterday’s report, 50.3% of investors reported they are bearish on stocks. For reference, the historical average for bearishness is 31%.

Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay on the Market’s Early Week Rebound and October’s Jobs Report

Volatility is down to start the week as the market is rebouding. Look for the market to move on the Jobs number on friday.  Watch OIL as a sign for global growth and the risks of escalation in war.

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