09|05|2017

Leading Indicator Watch | September 1, 2017

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are impacting...

08|29|2017

Global Turmoil | August 25, 2017

With earnings season all but over, focus has shifted from corporate profits to global concerns across emerging markets. NAFTA Relations between the US and Mexico were strained this week...

08|28|2017

Leading Indicator Watch | August 25, 2017

As I write Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye! Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are...

08|22|2017

The Beginning? | August 18, 2017

The start of the week looked like a new beginning.  Geo-political tensions had calmed, equity markets surged in a big way, and the storm of the prior week looked...

08|21|2017

Leading Indicator Watch | August 18, 2017

Ahead of Market Thoughts, here are the indicators that have the attention of the markets this week. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how...

08|15|2017

Truth About Volatility | August 11, 2017

Volatility increased slightly last week, jumping from 9.90 to 15.50. Geo-political tensions were to blame for the rise… or were they? Geo-political tensions between the US and North Korea...

08|14|2017

Leading Indicator Watch | August 11, 2017

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye for the week of August 11, 2017. Click here to download the latest insights...

08|09|2017

The Unemployment Dilemma | August 4, 2017

Unemployment did the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) a major favor this last week as the rate fell to the lowest level in 16 years. Did it do a favor...

08|08|2017

Leading Indicator Watch | Aug. 4, 2017

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are some indicators that caught my eye for the week of August 4, 2017. Click here to download the latest insights...

08|01|2017

The Party Rages On | July 28, 2017

After 8 years of partying, the markets got news this last week that the party can continue. At the end of last year, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) projected...