Financial Focus – January 22nd, 2025
In this episode of Financial Focus, David Nelson discusses market trends, the importance of managing stock market volatility, and growing concerns about high valuations. He also explores economic uncertainties, the impact of interest rates, and strategies to help clients maintain financial stability.
Ripple Effects
Last week we talked about rising interest rates and the reasons behind their move. David Nelson joins us to share how these rising rates affect the stock market and why it is important for investors to stay diversified.
Chinks in the Armor
The bull market may still be standing tall, but cracks are beginning to form beneath the surface. Find out what’s driving this hidden weakness—and what it could mean for investors in the weeks ahead.
All or Nothing
We’re starting to see fewer and fewer S&P 500 sectors sustain long-term uptrends—and that could spell trouble for the broader stock market. This week’s chart tracks the number of S&P 500 sectors (there are 11 total) with a 50-day moving average above...
The “Stock-to-Money” Ratio
The stock market needs money to thrive. OK, maybe that’s an obvious statement. But what I mean is that the economy’s money supply needs to grow at a rate consistent with stock prices. When it doesn’t, returns often suffer. This week’s indicator explains why. At...
Financial Focus – January 15th, 2025
On this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Ferguson discuss the arrival of tax season, emphasizing the importance of preparing and organizing tax documents, whether received by mail or electronically. They also provide practical advice on managing delays, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring a smooth filing process, while sharing updates on NelsonCorp Wealth Management’s community charity efforts.
Term Premium Takeoff
As January 2025 takes flight, everyone in the investing world is watching interest rates. David Nelson is here to explain how the bond market is expressing uncertainty and how investors need to be flexible due to these indicators showing increased risk.
A Bit Peculiar
Markets are breaking tradition as bond yields rise despite the Fed’s rate cuts—an anomaly with big implications for stocks. Check out our commentary this week to uncover what the bond market might be signaling and how it could impact your portfolio.
Pricey
The stock market is starting to look expensive. As our chart this week highlights, the S&P 500's price-to-book (P/B) ratio just hit 5.14—record territory. Historically, the P/B ratio, which compares the market's value of companies to their book value (or...
Regime Roulette
This week’s indicator is all about regimes. Markets, much like history, operate in distinct regimes, and for the stock market, the two biggest drivers of these cycles are economic growth and inflation. Together, they set the stage for the economic scenario the...
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