Tech To Fall After Credit Downgrade
August 9th, 2023 Tech To Fall After Credit Downgrade While the recent decision by Fitch Ratings to downgrade the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+ launched markets into a tailspin, the market already started to digest the news and rebound from the announcement shock. While I didn’t think that much of the downgrade at […]
Tech To Fall After Credit Downgrade
While the recent decision by Fitch Ratings to downgrade the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+ launched markets into a tailspin, the market already started to digest the news and rebound from the announcement shock.
Laddered Hedge Wins Big!
August 8th, 2023 Laddered Hedge Wins Big! With earnings season for the S&P 500 winding down, we’re learning that roughly 79% of companies have beat earnings, which is higher than the 10-year average of 73%. But this quarter has been a little different. The average company reporting positive surprises during this earnings season is seeing […]
Laddered Hedge Wins Big!
With earnings season for the S&P 500 winding down, we’re learning that roughly 79% of companies have beat earnings, which is higher than the 10-year average of 73%. But this quarter has been a little different. The average company reporting positive surprises during this earnings season is seeing their stock drop 0.5% during the period covering the two days before and after the report. Over the last five years, the average change for a company’s stock over this period has been a 1% gain on positive numbers.
The Real Reason Behind The Dip
Last week we saw Fitch Ratings downgrade U.S. debt from AAA to AA+. Am I the only one that laughs and is confused by this rating system? The market sold off hard and had one of the worst declines in months. The next day we had Treasury Secretary Yellen and JPMorgan CEO Dimon downplay the announcement, but that did little to bring stability back to the market. So the question is, what really happened and where are we likely to go from here?
Unforgettable August Stock Trade
August 4th, 2023 Unforgettable August Stock Trade While the market is still recovering from the U.S. debt rating downgrade and higher bond yields, there are some stocks that favor this time of year. One of those stocks just fell, giving investors a chance to get in before its best 13-week trading period of the year. […]
Unforgettable August Stock Trade
While the market is still recovering from the U.S. debt rating downgrade and higher bond yields, there are some stocks that favor this time of year. One of those stocks just fell, giving investors a unique opportunity to get before its best 13-week trading period of the year. With stocks heading lower to start off August, let’s look at one that could be the strongest by the end of the month.
Where’s The Recession? Bond Market Insights
August 3rd, 2023 Where’s The Recession? Bond Market Insights Last week the Fed decided to hike rates once more, adding 25 basis points to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%. In the past 10 rate hikes, the Fed has always given us a heads-up, but this time, it’s not so clear what’s in store […]
Where’s The Recession? Bond Market Insights
Last week the Fed decided to hike rates once more, adding 25 basis points to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%. In the past 10 rate hikes, the Fed has always given us a heads-up, but this time, it’s not so clear what’s in store for future rate increases. Chairman Powell was determined to keep rates above 5%, always emphasizing the “higher for longer” approach. Now that we’ve reached this point, it’s become a mystery as to what the future holds. Perhaps the bond market has some insights to offer.
Bullish or Bearish: August Predictions
August 1st, 2023 Bullish or Bearish: August Predictions First of all, I want to thank John and Emily for cranking out awesome content while I was out. If you haven’t read the issues, it’s worthwhile to go back and check them out. Let’s get this kicked off by taking a look at what seasonal changes […]
