Following the Signals
OVERVIEW Markets resumed their upward trend last week, with all three major U.S. indexes posting gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.05%, the NASDAQ led the way with a 1.59% advance, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.04%. Year to date, all three indexes remain...
What Does the Bond Market Think?
In this week’s Indicator Insights post, we talked about consumer expectations for inflation. Specifically, we looked at how interested people were in inflation based on Google Trends search data. So, for this week’s featured chart, I thought it would be useful...
Searching for Inflation
Bonds. They're kind of boring, right? Well, at least compared to stocks, they can be. Bonds rarely make headlines. They don't have flashy earnings reports. And they don’t usually deliver the eye-popping returns that attract investors to the stock market. But...
Financial Focus – July 29th, 2026
Understanding the difference between ordinary income and capital gains can have a meaningful impact on how much you keep after taxes. This week, Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson explain why tax planning isn’t just about what you earn, but also how your income is taxed.
The Warning Light
Wall Street analysts are closely monitoring a range of economic indicators that have historically served as early warning signs of a recession. David Nelson explains the Treasury Yield Curve and why he thinks it is an indicator that investors should watch carefully.
More Than Meets the Index
OVERVIEW Markets took a step back last week as investors digested recent gains. The S&P 500 declined 0.61%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ fell 2.13%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up relatively well, slipping just 0.38%. Despite the weekly pullback,...
Production Powers Profits
Does the economy have to be booming for corporate earnings to grow? No. Not necessarily. But history suggests manufacturing conditions tend to matter more than many investors realize. For example, this week’s chart tracks the Institute for Supply Management...
Making Bets
Speculation. Is it good or bad for the stock market? Sometimes, it can be good. It’s a sign of optimism. But, as we know, too much of a good thing can be bad. So how do we know we’ve reached that point? Well, that’s what this week’s indicator—the NDR...
Financial Focus – July 22nd, 2026
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate and Mike discuss how Medicare coverage works while traveling, what to know about provider networks, and how a little planning can help you avoid unexpected healthcare costs on the road.
Inflation’s Second Wind
While inflation had been showing signs of easing last year, all the developments this year suggest renewed volatility. David Nelson shares the Core PCE Price Index which is the preferred measurement the Federal Reserve uses when analyzing inflation.
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