The Fed/CAPE Connection
This week’s chart highlights a key connection between the Fed Funds Rate and stock market valuations, as measured by the CAPE ratio. But first, some definitions. The Fed Funds Rate is controlled by the Federal Reserve and influences all other interest rates....
Leverage Limits
This week’s indicator is all about leverage in the stock market, or what is commonly referred to as margin debt. What is margin debt? In simple terms, it’s a measure of how much money investors are borrowing to buy stocks. When they do this, it’s called buying...
Financial Focus – October 9th, 2024
In this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink highlights the importance of updating beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and life insurance policies. He also covers recent changes requiring beneficiaries to withdraw inherited funds within 10 years, starting in 2025.
Margin Meter
We occasionally hear experts refer to leverage when discussing markets. David Nelson walks us through what that means and what investors should take away from margin debt trends.
Take a Chance on Me
The market’s been tapping into its inner ABBA lately, suggesting now might be the time to “take a chance” on stocks again. In this week’s commentary, we dive into the key Risk-On/Risk-Off Diffusion Index and explore why investors are starting to move to a more upbeat market tune.
Cargo Gridlock
This week, attention was on the East Coast dockworkers' strike, which threatened to disrupt supply chains and push inflation higher. Fortunately, a deal was made on Thursday, avoiding what could have been a major issue. I bring this up because this event served...
All Aboard
This week’s indicator is actually three different indicators that, when combined, are flashing some good news for the stock market. The indicators (or models, to be exact) focus on three key areas: stocks, interest rates, and inflation. The idea is simple—when stocks...
Financial Focus – October 2nd, 2024
In this week’s episode of Financial Focus, David Nelson joins Gary Determan to dive into several pressing financial issues, including interest rate fluctuations, the influence of global events on the markets, and the critical role of simplifying complex financial matters to empower clients in their decision-making.
Don’t Fight the Fed (And Its Friends)
The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policies have been generating excitement. David Nelson joins us to share how the central bank’s actions impact markets and tells investors to be cautiously optimistic.
Follow the General
A key market indicator flashed a powerful message last week. Is it time to follow the general? Check out this week’s commentary as we explore the evidence.
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