Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

The U.S. treasury bond market is one of the largest and most important in the world. And with interest rates becoming a daily topic of conversation with investors, it’s a must-watch now. And even...

Will the two hurricanes that hit the US Southeast region recently weigh on the upcoming third-quarter GDP data? Probably, although for the moment the impact is expected to be minimal, based on set of...

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today. Asian markets finished Wednesday trading mixed, with Japan down for a second consecutive day. European markets opened flat and are edging lower in...

The Mayo Clinic defines Post (NYSE:POST) Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, as “a mental health condition that’s caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or...

The Misery Index is the sum of the unemployment rate and the inflation rate (measured as the yearly percent change in the CPI). It was 6.5% during September, well below its average since 1947 of...

In today’s Tuesday morning update, we discuss the premarket downtrend, with stock index futures trading lower across the board. We highlight Boeing (NYSE:BA)'s strong performance, reaching a key...

We explore the concept of owner-occupied commercial real estate, discussing its potential as a strategic investment for business owners looking to buy their workspace. Which...

S&P futures are pointing to a lower open today, down (0.25%). Asian markets tilted down in a quiet day, while Europe is mixed in early trades. For today's highlight, Hyundai Motor India's stock...

Yes, that has been our advice since mid-August. Our August 19, 2024 Morning Briefing was titled, "Get Ready To Short Bonds?" We wrote: "Bond investors may be expecting too many interest-rate cuts...

In today's premarket update, we discuss the broad downturn in stock index futures and highlights a rise in commodity prices, including gold and crude oil. We review the VIX and notes its unusual...

The bull market celebrates its two-year milestone, maintaining strong growth. Investors watch closely to see if the rally aligns with historical bull market patterns. Sustained market momentum...

US futures are pointing to a lower open, while European equity markets are mixed. Asian equities also closed with varied results today. In focus today are developments from China, where the People's...

The market environment has changed dramatically from that which defined the past two decades. Interest rates are significantly higher which should bring equity valuations down though that is not the...

In times of disaster and destruction, a common narrative often emerges that rebuilding efforts will lead to economic growth. The idea that repairing damage and replacing destroyed goods creates jobs...