Volatility On, Risk Off
So, a positive January is typically a positive sign for the market, but a negative January is far less conclusive.
This is NOT 2008!
When asked to describe Monday's market action with one word, that is the only word that you need. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines volatile three ways.
Some Much Needed Perspective
The markets are complex entities that react to many variables - and usually react to things that we are not even aware of yet.
This Market Is Tough!
I want to provide you with a bit of perspective on the "tough feeling" of the stock market this year.
Is the January Barometer Useful?
While there is research that supports the January Barometer, it is not infallible.
Where's the Holiday Inflation?
On the investment front, I wanted to alert you to change in the rankings of the asset classes that I evaluate on a daily basis.
Falling Oil Prices. Friend of Foe?
What does this mean to the U.S. economy and to us? Well, at the risk of sounding non-committal, it depends....
Don't Listen to the "Experts"
Is it just me, or have the "experts" been expecting interest rates to rise for more than a year now?
The Seasonally Strong Period in the Stock Market
Here is something fascinating about this stock market seasonality: