RZG News and Press, Invesco S&P Smallcap 600 Pure Growth From 06/17/22

After reaching a short-term high of 32% only two weeks ago, the percentage of respondents to the AAII survey considering themselves bullish has fallen back below 20% this week. While bullish sentiment has declined, this week’s 1.6 percentage point decline was actually much smal...

They raised 75 bps in November 1994. Note the S&P bottomed a month later. Next 5 years, S&P was up on average 28.7% per year. Optimism on Global Growth has only been this low at/near market bottoms. For further details see: 'Take Your Medicine' Stock Market (And ...

After 6 months of relentless-selling, the bond market, stock market, and real estate are at an inflection point. There is technical confirmation in the sentiment charts that we have reached a pessimism rarely found in the markets, and from which a basis of demand could soon begin. ...

Indicators that tell when the bear market is over. S&P bear markets. When do we go long? For further details see: How To Tell When The Bear Market Has Ended

By long-term historical comparison, initial claims remain very low. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, periodic lockdowns in China, and an intensifying Fed tightening cycle are likely to impact the global economy over the coming months and represent risks to the economic outlook. In...

The latest FOMC made it clear that rates are going much higher from here. This will push prices for the S&P 500 lower, as the equity risk premium widens. The S&P 500 may end up bottoming between 3,200 and 3,300 if all goes well. For further details see: Stocks Fa...

The Fed is “in” on raising rates. They have begun their inflation-fighting battle with a 75-basis point increase. The collateral implications are broad and also quite serious. All of this will also spill over into the equity markets as corporate revenues and profits decl...

One of the most memorable "Seinfeld" episodes is "The Soup Nazi" where Yev Kassem demands a strict regimentation from his patrons. Yesterday, in what is likely to become one of the most memorable FOMC meetings, Jay Powell decided to play the role of Yev Kassem. This time, the stri...

The Fed revised its outlook for interest rate policy to align with that of financial markets. That has helped the Fed regain some credibility in its fight to contain inflation. It has also raised growth concerns, as the Fed sets aside its mandate for full employment. Regardles...

The Fed's move wasn't entirely surprising, after markets were tipped off by a Wall Street Journal story late Monday indicating that a 75 basis-point (bps) hike was likely. At the press conference, Chairman Powell commented that by the end of 2022, the central bank intends to raise its...