by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Dec 12, 2024 | Indicator Insights
The Federal Reserve has a way of setting the tone for markets. Whether it’s tightening the screws with rate hikes or loosening the reins with cuts, its moves send ripples across Wall Street. So, for this week’s indicator, I want to highlight a metric that taps...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Dec 5, 2024 | Indicator Insights
This week’s indicator is the cornerstone of the current bull market in stocks. But first, I’ll explain what it does. In essence, the indicator monitors shifts in interest rates to signal stock market trends. Specifically, it focuses on changes in the yield of...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Nov 28, 2024 | Indicator Insights
The U.S. dollar has been in the news a lot lately. If you haven’t noticed, the greenback has been flexing its strength against other major currencies. So, this is a great time to introduce this week’s indicator: the MSCI U.S. Relative Strength vs. U.S. Currency...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Nov 22, 2024 | Indicator Insights
This week’s indicator is like a scoreboard showing how U.S. stocks are performing compared to the rest of the world. It’s based on something called the Technical Score Spread. How does it work? Imagine a global competition where each country’s stock market...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Nov 14, 2024 | Indicator Insights
Ever get the feeling the stock market is getting a little…too excited? Or alternatively, too calm? Well, enter this week’s featured indicator, the ETF Speculation Index. This tool measures just how hyped up—or downright gloomy—investors are feeling in the...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Nov 7, 2024 | Indicator Insights
This week’s indicator is all about the ISM Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI). It’s a monthly report that measures the health of the U.S. services sector. It’s based on surveys of managers in industries like healthcare, finance, retail, and more. Think of it...
