China-US Tensions
The S&P 500 (SPX) traded down -0.69% Tuesday, finished above worst levels. The headlines today were mainly on China, Brexit, and ISM manufacturing. Treasuries finished strong with some curve…
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Tough start to September
The S&P 500 (SPX) is weak today based on China Trade tensions, Hong Kong unrest, Brexit fear, and weak economic data.
Read MoreHistorical September sector performance
Since 1990, the month of September is the second worst performing month of the year for the S&P 500 Index (SPX) with an average decline of -0.35%.
Read MoreMarkets followed the China headlines again today
Industrials, Tech, and Financials lead the way as the S&P 500 (SPX) finished up 1.27% today. Consumer Staples were the worst performer of the day. 30-year yields finished higher,…
Read MoreBullish individual investor sentiment remains below bearish sentiment for the 4th week
There was a slight decline in bullish sentiment and an increase in bearish sentiment in the latest poll from the Association of Individual Investors (AAII).
Read MoreGame-changing event from former Vice-Chair of FOMC Bill Dudley
In a Bloomberg op-ed, Bill Dudley, a former President of the New York Fed, openly states that “Trump’s reelection arguably presents a threat to the U.S. and global economy, to…
Read MoreEquities higher in quiet session before holidays
US equities finished higher Wednesday for no entirely apparent reason as the market has been quiet leading up to the holiday weekend. The S&P 500 (SPX) finished up 0.65%.…
Read MoreBullish newsletter sentiment drops to lowest level in 12-weeks.
As we expected, trade and recession fears are making newsletter writers less optimistic.
Read MoreAnother quiet day that focused on China rumors
Today was another very uneventful session where much of the talk was about China. The S&P 500 (SPX) ended the day down -0.32% with sector performance fairly bunched. Financials,…
Read MoreQuiet Monday Trading
Communication Services and Tech lead the way as the S&P 500 (SPX) ended the day up 1.10% after holding on to early gains. The President's announcement about China wanting…
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