Catching a Bid

Catching a Bid

OVERVIEW   U.S. stocks broke a three-week losing streak last week as volatility—as measured by the VIX Index—fell nearly 15%. The S&P 500 climbed 1.75%, the Dow gained 1.9%, and the Nasdaq surged 2.58%. Foreign markets delivered solid performances as well....
‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

  This week’s featured chart shows that the S&P 500 stock market index is about to enter a seasonally strong period for the year. How so? For any given year in the stock market, the period from March to July tends to be strong. But if we take this concept one...
Yield Reversals

Yield Reversals

  This week’s featured indicator is based on the concept that reversals in bond yields (interest rates) often call the tune of the stock market. Why? Because bond yields compete with stock dividends for investors’ money. Additionally, interest rates affect the...