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.
Profits Are Poppin
Have you ever wondered what makes stocks go up? The secret sauce is simple: profits. Over the long haul, it's all about how much money companies are making. When earnings rise, stock prices tend to follow—like a market version of Newton's law. What goes up...
Policy Pivot
This week’s indicator is all about central banks. What is a central bank? In simple terms, it’s a government agency that controls a country’s money and helps keep the economy stable. It does this by controlling interest rates, either cutting (decreasing) or...
Financial Focus – September 25th, 2024
In this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Mike Steigerwald dive into the confusing world of Medicare, tackling how to choose the right plan and navigate tricky costs like Part B premiums and IRMAA. They highlight how smart financial moves—like Roth conversions—can impact your Medicare bill and stress the importance of simplifying the process with expert advice.
Shrinking
Global population trends have been a topic recently due to many countries being negatively affected. John Nelson is here to highlight China’s rapid decline and explain how these trends can impact commodity pricing worldwide.
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