Market Overview

We start by talking about the technical and seasonal outlook for stocks, including why 2024 is NOT the same as 2023 when it comes to market composition and breadth. We also discuss what impact the...

Most NFL general managers (GMs) are optimistic and displaying overconfidence today as they prepare for tomorrow’s NFL draft. The draft is a once-a-year opportunity for GMs to acquire talent.Like...

The average 12-month trailing yield for the major asset classes has ticked up so far this year, based on a set of proxy ETFs through yesterday’s close (Apr. 23) vs. early...

Stocks feeling more positive following the US PMI missBusy earnings calendar as focus remains on US data printsDollar/yen remains a tad below 155 ahead of the BoJ meetingAussie benefits from...

The gold (XAU) price briefly dropped below 2,300 on Tuesday but later recovered after the U.S. Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures came out lower than expected.XAUUSD has lost around 3% over the...

The bad news is that the contraction in the money supply appears to be over. That’s not bad news per se (see below), but it’s bad in that the anti-inflationary work that was happening is...

The US economy appears on track to post softer growth in the first-quarter GDP report scheduled for release on Thursday (Apr. 25), based on the median for a set of nowcasts compiled by...

Dollar loses ground against risk-linked currenciesBut yen continues to slide to new 34-year lowStocks rebound, gold falls on easing geopolitical concernsKey US data could further weigh on Fed rate cut...

The week started on a hopeful note after the de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. Gold shortly fell below $2300 per ounce in Asia. Brent dipped below the $86pb level, as US crude tested...

US Treasury bond yields have been moving higher for the past 4 years.Furthermore, the rally marks the largest 200-week rally in 10-year yield history. Wow! So today, we ask, are yields tired...

US stock indices are attempting to halt their declines on Monday after heavy selloffs last week. The US 100, which focuses on the technology sector, dropped over 5% last week, its worst weekly...

Market Overview: S&P 500 Emini FuturesThe market has entered an S&P 500 Emini profit-taking and pullback phase. The bears want at least a second leg sideways to down after a pullback. The...

Stocks declined last week as inflation showed signs of sticking at current levels. This suggests that the Federal Reserve might not be ready to cut rates just yet. Additionally, there's tension in the...

Gold Decreases on Hawkish Comments From Fed OfficialsThe gold (XAU) price decreased on Friday following hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. There is a growing likelihood that the US...