Fri October 14, 2022

Far worse Sept CPI report, but best case scenario was "hot CPI," markets open down and close higher

I was at two finance investor gatherings last night (midtown 5 minutes apart) and there was naturally a lot of discussion about what would be the best "case" outcome for...

Wed October 12, 2022

Markets on edge into Sept CPI report (10/13) but tightening FCI provides some positive "skew" into the report.

Equities have become incredibly fragile, as knock-on effects from central bank tightening further pressure equity risk premia higher (lower multiples). And investors generally fear that inflation is not falling at...

Thu October 6, 2022

Energy getting stronger, while Utilities falling out of favor

The minor consolidation Thursday might not be complete and still looks likely to give Bulls some opportunity to buy dips for those who didn’t participate in early week strength.  However,...

Wed February 23, 2022

Russia/Ukraine amplify "buyers strike", but glimmers of incremental positives, such as falling rates, outperformance in HY

We publish on a 4-day a week schedule: SKIP MONDAY -- President's Day Tuesday Wednesday SKIP THURSDAY Friday STRATEGY: RUSSIA/UKRAINE AMPLIFY "BUYERS STRIKE", BUT GLIMMERS OF INCREMENTAL POSITIVES, SUCH AS...

Tue February 22, 2022

5 Key reasons why Equity lows should be near

Tuesday’s strong showing in rebounding off the lows after Monday evening’s “down” open is a reason to think this recent geopolitical tension might not be all that bearishWhile Consumer Discretionary...

Mon January 24, 2022

Reasons for Optimism, yet a bottoming process takes time

Technical Strategy Video: https://vimeo. com/669628051/869200ef05 Monday’s reversal was a technical positive after multiple down days, but a retest looks likely, and should provide better buying opportunity on any weakness...