Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

US futures are indicating a lower open today. European equity markets have opened with losses, following weaker levels in Asian markets. Market sentiment still impacted by unambiguously strong US...

“Speculation has run amok on Nasdaq,” writes Helene Meisler. “And it’s not as though the speculation stops at the stocks themselves. It veers right into options land as well.” Of course, options...

This week, the PPI, CPI, and Retail Sales data will be significant. This follows a strong December job report. The household survey was also robust, showing that nearly 478,000 people found jobs...

Inflation is relatively low compared with the post-pandemic surge, when the year-over-year change for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) peaked at 9.0% in June 2022. The current 2.7% pace through this...

I publish an updated version of my New Year “investor” resolutions yearly. The purpose of the process is to take an annual inventory of what I did and did not do over the last year to improve my...

A deep look at tariffs and the most attractive macro asset classes to kickstart 2025. What if tariffs end up being non-inflationary and negative for growth? And what if Trump focuses on short-term...

In this comprehensive market update, we examine the latest trends in tech stocks and their potential impact on the broader market. Key highlights include: • Analysis of pre-market futures and...

Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Prime Minister amid a housing affordability crisis, following his father's historic "walk in the snow" forty years ago. As housing costs...

The market’s performance over the past month reflects a mixed picture of resilience and weakness. While the S&P 500 remains in a bullish structure and has held above key support levels, a closer...

The bull/bear ratios have dropped sharply over the past couple of weeks (chart). From a contrarian perspective that's a bullish development for the US stock market. The US bond yield has been...

There is so much to talk about, since it has been such a long time since I posted, that it is a little hard to know where to begin. So let’s begin 2025 with a few quick notes about inflation markets...

Analyzing market dynamics and trading opportunities amid US market closure. Key highlights: • Bond market selloff continues, pushing yields higher • Russell 2000 affected due to companies'...

If you are a beginner investor and consider getting started in the stock market, make sure to ask yourself 4 key questions first. It is like the famous saying 'failing to plan is planning to...

Timing the market might seem like a mystery, but with the right tools and a little practice, it’s all about recognizing patterns and acting decisively. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just...