First Word
Fri, June 7, 2024 | 7:50AM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

May jobs report is key event to cap this week. We are buyers of stocks on Friday, but even stronger if the jobs report is soft.

VIDEO: The macro data this week has been supportive of softening inflation, hence, rise in expected Fed cuts this year to 2.0, but the key...

Macro Minute Video
Thu, June 6, 2024 | 8:48PM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

Video: Macro Minute: May jobs report is key event to cap this week. We are buyers of stocks on Friday, but even stronger if the jobs report is soft.

VIDEO: The macro data this week has been supportive of softening inflation, hence, rise in expected Fed cuts this year to 2.0, but the key...

First Word
Wed, June 5, 2024 | 7:45AM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

JOLTS misses by -2.8 std dev as job market cools sharply = "bad news is good news." Rally at close in each of last 3 days is sign of institutional accumulation.

VIDEO: Stocks are inching higher in this first week of June.  Notably, buying has taken place at the end of the day, which is historically...

First Word
Wed, May 15, 2024 | 9:58AM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

INTRADAY ALERT: April Core CPI +0.29% MoM is a good thing, with auto insurance and shelter easing. Supports stocks higher in May.

THIS INTRADAY ALERT IS SENT SOLELY TO MEMBERS OF FS INSIGHT April Core CPI came in at +0.29% MoM, below Street consensus of +0.30%. This...

First Word
Wed, May 15, 2024 | 7:45AM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

APRIL CPI WED AM: A good April CPI shatters "inflation accelerating" camp, meaning number of Fed cuts by YE 2024 starts to drift higher towards 2.0-2.5

VIDEO: The April CPI report is one of the most important of 2024.  The early release of April PPI might give us a clue for...

Macro Minute Video
Tue, May 14, 2024 | 9:05PM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

Video: Macro Minute: APRIL CPI WED AM: A good April CPI shatters "inflation accelerating" camp, meaning number of Fed cuts by YE 2024 starts to drift higher towards 2.0-2.5

VIDEO: The April CPI report is one of the most important of 2024.  The early release of April PPI might give us a clue for...

Macro Minute Video
Mon, May 13, 2024 | 7:02PM ET
Tom Lee, CFA
Tom Lee, CFA AC

Head of Research

Video: Macro Minute: April Core CPI (Wed) comes to swing of housing and auto insurance. We expect +0.29% or better = good vs consensus of +0.30%

VIDEO: The Fed has maintained a dovish tilt because it is waiting for housing and auto insurance to cool.  The first signs could be April...