Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

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...

Last week, I wrote an article entitled “Reasons For A Crash.” And, I will let you in on a little secret – I actually wrote that title as a test. You see, I assumed that the great majority of those...

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...

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...

From the time you wake up in the morning, you are bombarded with information and faced with making decisions. In fact, people make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! Some...

Early assessments of third-quarter economic activity for the US point to a slowdown vs. Q2, based on the median nowcast for estimates compiled by CapitalSpectator.com. The downshift is prominent, but...

S&P futures are indicating a higher open today, up +0.45% following mixed trading in Asian markets. European equity markets are edging higher in early trades. In today's macro news, China is...