Strength in Numbers

Strength in Numbers

  Markets love confirmation. Sure, it’s one thing to see stock prices climb higher, but it’s another to see a broad swath of companies participating in the move. That’s what’s this week’s featured indicator is all about. It measures the percentage of global...
A Monetarist and Keynesian Walk Into a Bar

A Monetarist and Keynesian Walk Into a Bar

  This week’s insight starts with a quick trip down economic history lane. For decades, two schools of thought have debated what really drives the economy. Monetarists believe the answer lies in the money supply. In times of economic weakness, increases in the...
Don’t Call It a Comeback

Don’t Call It a Comeback

  One of the big surprises in markets this year has been the strength of international stocks compared to the U.S. For years, American markets have been the clear leader. But then 2025 rolled around and things changed a bit. Tariffs were announced, the dollar...
Overextended

Overextended

  Have you ever noticed how a truck can only pull so much before the trailer starts to sway? Sure, you can push it a little, but eventually, the load and the power have to stay in balance. The stock market works in a similar way when you compare it to the amount...
Really a Rally?

Really a Rally?

  There are a lot of challenges in investing. But one that’s particularly tricky is knowing when a market rally is, well, a rally. Maybe it’s the start of a new rally? Or maybe the current one is running out of steam? That’s where this week’s indicator...
Relative to What?

Relative to What?

  Most people watch the stock market by looking at prices. Are they going up? Are they going down? But price is only one component. How do we know if that price is actually a good deal? That’s where this week’s featured indicator comes into play. It measures...