Take it Easy
Fast or slow? When it comes to rate cuts, this week’s featured chart suggests that slower is better. The chart shows how the S&P 500 has historically responded to different rate-cut speeds. There have been eight "slow cycles" where the Fed reduced rates...
Corporate Cuts
This week’s indicator is all about that nasty word nobody likes: layoffs. Why layoffs? Because when they start to rise, it can signal that the job market is cooling off—often before we see it in other stats like initial jobless claims. This makes it a useful...
Financial Focus – September 11th, 2024
In this week’s episode of Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink discusses pensions and explains the various payout options available to retirees, including single life annuities, beneficiary options, and lump-sum payouts. He also emphasizes the importance of making pension decisions based on individual needs and long-term planning.
Real-Time Tracking
We’ve seen some positive changes to economic growth figures recently. David Nelson offers his insights from the latest data and explains why he still advises investors to proceed with caution.
Bad News is Bad News
Bad news is bad news again. In this week’s commentary, we explore how weak economic data is unsettling investors and what to expect in this shifting market environment.
The Job Seeker’s Ratio
The market got a jolt from the latest JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) report this week. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings in the U.S. dropped to 7.67 million in July. That’s the lowest...
Central Banks on the Move
When it comes to financial markets, central banks matter. They’re a big player. What they do affects almost everything in the economy, so it's important to keep an eye on their moves and know their policies. That’s where this week’s indicator comes into play....
Financial Focus – September 4th, 2024
Check out this week’s episode of Financial Focus, where David Nelson discusses the importance of the U.S. market on global economies and financial markets. He also emphasizes the need to stay savvy with market cycles and warns against letting political preferences skew investment decisions.
Breaking Ground
It seems like the economy has been quite resilient recently. Nate Kreinbrink joins us to share what is driving these positive results and if he believes the trend will continue.
Red Zone
After a strong run, the S&P 500 is starting to look like a football team repeatedly getting stuffed at the goal line. Is this a temporary stall or a sign of trouble ahead? Dive into our latest analysis to see if the market can overcome resistance or if lofty valuations might spell trouble ahead.
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