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Short-term interest rates are rising as the Fed begins to apply the brakes. With the loss of LIBOR indexing, the credit markets are unstable and ill-prepared for the likely increase in financial risks. Retail investors could better support financial markets if they had direct acce...

After a painful start to 2022, the stock market surged last month, with the S&P 500 index gaining a respectable +3.6%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ index rose by +3.4%. The rising Baker Hughes drilling rig count below reflects the miracle of supply-demand economics operating ...

The US 2-10-year yield curve inverted last week, unleashing an avalanche of commentary about the significance. The market is not waiting for the Fed to move. It seems clear that the monetary accommodation provided during the pandemic is no longer needed. For further details ...

This is a presentation of my general theories of market analysis culled from my articles and presentations throughout the years. Clearly, I'm a big believer in market sentiment as a primary driver for market direction. I outline my views in detail in this 3-part series. For ...

The magnitude of the war’s impact on growth and inflation will be determined by how much and for how long energy prices rise. The war, economic sanctions and the associated rise in energy costs are likely to exacerbate global shipping impediments, too, which had begun to recove...

The stock market continues to rise even though the Federal Reserve contends that it is tightening up monetary policy. Investors appear to be saying that although the Fed is making some moves, it is not doing nearly enough. Employment figures continue to show that the labor markets...

Stocks and bonds both lost 6% in the quarter ending 3/31/2022. Bonds did not protect. Consequently, target date funds of all vintages lost 5%. With one exception. Stocks went up 7% while Russia attacked Ukraine. For further details see: What Just Happened?

The employment report was very strong. Price pressures are still an issue. Last week, the markets had a natural sell-off. For further details see: Last Week Was A Good Blow-Off From The Rally (Technically Speaking For The Week Of 3/28-4/1)

Lousy Q1 stock market performances, but will April shower investors with better returns? Under the hood, high yield bonds flash continued warning signs. Longer-term, valuation are somewhat attractive in some US stocks and foreign shares. For further details see: Weekly S...

Inflation hits a new 40-year high. Bond market suffers worst quarter in decades. It is only a matter of how profound Q1 developments will shape the future. China has reaffirmed its partnership with Russia and said it wanted to push bilateral relations 'to a higher level' as Moscow...