Drawdowns Are Normal
After a chaotic start to the week, the market staged a remarkable comeback and cut its losses significantly. But are we out of the woods yet? In this week’s commentary, we explore the recent market turbulence, the history of corrections, and what our risk models are telling us about the road ahead.
A Sigh of Relief
It was a wild week in financial markets. A lot of crazy stuff happened. While I could point to several noteworthy charts—like the sharp decline in Japanese stocks or the fleeting reversal of the inverted yield curve—one chart stood out above the rest: weekly...
Spike!
If you’re like me, you've probably been catching some Olympic events on TV lately. Volleyball is one of my favorites. There’s something really exciting about watching players leap into the air and powerfully spike the ball over the net. This week, a different...
Financial Focus – August 7th, 2024
Tune into this week’s episode of Financial Focus, where David Nelson discusses the recent volatility in the financial markets. He emphasizes the importance of staying disciplined, understanding what you own, and being cautious with investment decisions during uncertain times. He also notes that recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle and can present opportunities if approached wisely.
Shipping Surge
Inflation numbers have improved recently. David Nelson is here to explain why shipping costs are an important metric to watch when gauging inflation and how those costs could impact investors down the road.
Dog Days
The stock market was hit with a heat wave last week in the form of rising volatility. In this week’s commentary, we delve into what’s got investors so nervous and where we think things might be headed from here.
Feeling the Blues
It’s weird. Given a relatively strong economy and stock market, you would think consumer confidence would be running hot right now. But that’s not the case. As our featured chart above shows, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to its...
What Happens After the First Cut?
What happens to the stock market after the Federal Reserve first cuts interest rates? With the September FOMC meeting approaching and the Fed expected to make its first rate cut, this question is on many people's minds. Let's look at this week's indicator for...
Financial Focus – July 31st, 2024
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Volatility Season
Markets have been calm for the first half of 2024 compared to recent years. David Nelson joins us to discuss the Fear Index and encourages viewers to be prepared for potential increased volatility.
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