Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

The macro evidence suggests we are at a major turning point. It’s the sort of thing that could precipitate a reversal in the relative performance of commodities versus stocks. On its own, the stock...

Recessions don’t happen very often, and they don’t last very long. Most of the nine recessions since 1960 were caused by the tightening of monetary policy, which triggered a financial crisis and a...

This week all eyes will turn to prices, with the CPI report on Wednesday, the PPI report on Thursday, and import/export prices on Friday. Analysts expect the CPI report to show a 0.2%...

This past week, I heard an interview with President Trump, during which he postulated that “this country will go into a depression if she wins the presidency.”  Now, believe me, I am no fan of...

In the premarket on Friday, stock index futures were below fair value, with the Nasdaq leading the decline. Traders were awaiting the release of key economic data, including the non-farm...

In this episode, we look at how the Bank of Canada's latest rate cut impacts Canadians with variable and fixed-rate mortgages. While the rate drop offers relief for some, experts say it might...

US futures are pointing to a lower open today with Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) dragging down Nasdaq afterhours on earnings. European equity markets have opened lower, following mixed Asian market trades....

It certainly seems that technological advances make our lives better. Instead of writing a letter, stamping it, and mailing it (which was vastly more personal), we now send emails. Rather than...

Discussing the calm in stock markets, noting slight declines in key indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, with no indication of a trend change. Commodities, currencies, and bonds have settled...

The current lineup of US GDP nowcasts for the third quarter continue to indicate a softer but still solid growth rate. Wall Street is wondering if the upcoming payrolls report for August will change...

US futures are pointing to a flat open today. European equity markets are trading mixed, while Asian equities showed a similarly mixed performance. Market attention today remains on the aftermath of...

Stocks ended the day mostly flat, resembling a pause. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the market trade lower today, ahead of the payroll report, which is due tomorrow. Implied volatility will likely...

September began with volatility, as Tuesday's market sharply reversed Friday's bullish sentiment, largely due to declines in commodity and technology stocks. While the broader market, including...

S&P futures are pointing to a lower open today, down (0.37%). Asian equities closed broadly lower today, with Nikkei down (4.24%). European markets are also weaker in early trades. In today's...