Aptus Musings: Can the S&P 500 Win if the Mag 7 Loses?
Quick CPI Inflation Thoughts: Simply put, the last mile of bringing inflation back down to the Fed’s long-term target will be difficult – most likely due to the continued...
The Market in Pictures, December 8
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Dave: Markets are...
Update on Rate Cut Expectations
Fed expectations moved drastically last week. On Friday, November 24, markets were pricing in three cuts in 2024, with the first in June (orange). By Friday, December 1, the...
Rearview to Windshield, December 2023
November ’23 Market Recap: After a 20% drawdown in many stocks between July and October, equities staged an impressive rebound in November thanks to the sharp reversal in...
Magnificent Seven
Many came into 2023 expecting a recession, and accordingly, bearish on equities. While the economic data has been much better than expected (particularly employment), it...
The Market in Pictures, December 1
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Beckham:...
Why Invest?
Investing can be fun. Well, at least some days. Maybe a roller-coaster is a better description. The hardest part is finding a way to keep the train on the tracks by focusing...
The Market in Pictures, November 24
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Dave:...
QT Still On But Conditions Have Eased
Last week, the CPI & PPI print both came in weaker than expected. The market responded favorably with stocks up and yields dropping. The bigger change in our minds was...
The Market in Pictures, November 17
Dave: Tuesday’s reaction to the tame CPI report was the ripper of the year Source: Strategas as of 11.14.2023 John Luke: as markets have more confidence that...
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