Market Overview

Market took in a handful of labor market gauges While mixed, the data generally show a still-healthy picture  CPI report is in the spotlight All eyes remain on how hot the jobs market is and...

More inflation means more unionization. More unionization likely makes inflation stickier. Unemployment is likely to continue to rise; lower stonks ahead Today is Labor Day in the United States when...

Investors to continue rotating out of growth into defensive, dividend players. Short-term uptrend held after price confirmed long-term downtrend. Energy to fall, as recession outweighs war. How to...

More than anything else, expectations matter The market is still repricing after being wrongfooted at Jackson Hole Currencies are reflecting the latest pressures There is a guiding principle to market...

August was a terrible month for markets All eyes on upcoming inflation data, Fed policy meeting Investors should brace for retest of June 16 low Coming off their worst August since 2015, stocks on...

Until August 26, the stock market had spent the month muddling. Just like most Augusts, Wall Street had gone on vacation. A long Labor Day weekend was coming. Not much to worry about, except Jay...

Fed’s Powell sees pain, and ECB talks of sacrifice High inflation remains a challenge on both sides of the Atlantic Central bank autonomy under fire after missed call on inflation The message...

Stocks wavered, then sold off throughout Friday in wake of a sobering speech from Fed chair Treasuries largely shrugged off the event, though a rally in the 30-year bond is cause for...

Nonfarm payrolls become especially significant given Fed's data dependence. The Fed is basing economic strength on employment. Detailed technical breakdown of downtrend. Stocks have the technical...

The energy sector cratered nearly 30% in June and July following an impressive run to start 2022 After oil climbed to $130 back in March, the market stabilized somewhat despite ongoing geopolitical...

Yield curve inversion deepens, heralding imminent recession Fed minutes show commitment to fight inflation but unclear on pace of rate hikes European bond yields rise as ECB faces rising inflation The...

High and still-rising core inflation across developed countries Focus on Jackson Hole meeting starting Thursday Fed has not been challenged yet, but eventual crisis is likely Against that backdrop,...

Earnings can cause volatility, despite being backward-looking. When Powell speaks this week, will he settle the market debate on whether the Federal Reserve has pivoted? Dollar hit its highest weekly...

Fed officials gather for their annual symposium in Jackson Hole next week Remain under pressure to fight inflation, without creating a market tantrum I expect the Fed to push back against rising...