Vol Drop

Vol Drop

  The big news this week, of course, was the election.  As always, the uncertainty it brought stirred things up in the financial markets, a trend we can see clearly in this week’s featured chart. At the top of the chart, we have the S&P 500 stock index, and...
Service Surge

Service Surge

  This week’s indicator is all about the ISM Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI).  It’s a monthly report that measures the health of the U.S. services sector.  It’s based on surveys of managers in industries like healthcare, finance, retail, and more.  Think of it...
America’s Edge

America’s Edge

  It’s perhaps no surprise to investors that America’s stock market has dominated the rest of the developed world in recent years.  But have you ever wondered why U.S. stocks have outshined? This week’s chart gives a big clue: economic strength.  When the U.S....