As I noted on Thursday, the Fed non-announcement gave the bulls a reason to charge back into the markets as “accommodative monetary policy” is once again extended through the end…
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The Window Is Closed I have previously written a series of articles has to the Fed’s inability to hike interest rates this year. (see “Fed At Risk Of Missing Window…
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With a change of season imminent, a refreshing breeze (hopefully) ahead, you don’t need to look far to begin autumn on strong financial footing. As colorful as the season is,…
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“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments or questions directly to me via…
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Since the end of the financial crisis, economists, analysts, and the Federal Reserve have continued to point to the monthly employment reports as proof of the ongoing economic recovery. Even…
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Ironically, last week I titled the reading list “Market Stasis” with respect to the 43-days of sideways market action with relatively minor price fluctuations. That publication marked the respective end…
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NFIB Survey Suggests Weak Economic Prospects Earlier this week, the National Federation of Independent Businesses released their monthly Small Business Survey. While this data is much overlooked by the…
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In “What Me Worry” we noted that the closely watched equity volatility index (VIX) was at a level of investor complacency rarely seen, not only in election years but over…
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“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments or questions directly to me via…
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Over the weekend, it was interesting to see the number of advisors/analysts quickly rushing to defend their “buy and hold” investing philosophies following the sharp decline on Friday. As I…
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