Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

I expect volatility to increase this week, particularly with VIX options expiring on Wednesday. The current VIX option positions suggest that the VIX may remain around the 15 level, which means the...

A topic that’s as relevant now as it was during the dark days of the global financial crisis…Bankruptcies! Real estate developers facing an increasingly harsh financial climate,...

A lot can happen over the course of a week when it comes to the crowd’s fickle sentiment du jour on matters of recession. At this time a week ago the headlines warned that a contraction, if it hadn’t...

US futures are indicating a higher open today. European equity markets have opened strong, following advancing Asian markets. Markets in risk-on mode following better-than-expected US retail sales...

I was recently asked about the seemingly strong “economic growth” rate as the Federal Reserve prepares to start cutting rates. “If economic growth is so strong, as noted by the recent GDP report,...

Stocks kept rising because retail sales and jobless claims data were better than expected. This is the second week in a row that stocks have jumped after a good jobless claims report. I’m not sure if...

In this episode, U.S. inflation has slowed to its lowest point in over three years, opening the door for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September. Key factors include a modest...

US futures are indicating a slightly positive open today. European equity markets are trading firmer, while Asian markets have finished mostly higher. Market attention is focused on the...

It was only a few months ago (with the March CPI report in April) that I was talking about a ‘Potential Pony Situation’ in my podcast when, after an unsettling Core CPI, I pointed out that the Median...

In this video I'll cover some of my personal best practices and tips to do with your TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) and importantly, cover some of the top MISTAKES to avoid! This content was...

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today ahead of the July CPI data. Asian markets finished Wednesday trading mix, and European equity markets continue to climb in early trades. In today's...

A recent article co-authored by Stephen Miran and Dr. Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr. Doom, accuses the U.S. Treasury Department of using its debt-issuance powers to manipulate financial conditions. They...

Markets are bracing for a key CPI report today. This data comes amid growing recession fears after weak labor market data. A lower-than-expected print could drive a stock rally, but a...

Stocks finished the day higher yesterday after a weaker-than-expected PPI report. Although rates fell, it didn’t result in a significant yield curve steepening, and the dollar was only slightly...