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Why Tomorrow’s NonFarm Payroll Will Matter

Why Tomorrow’s NonFarm Payroll Will Matter

Image Source: UnsplashIn today’s video, we dive into jobs data looking at the number of people employed, unemployed, and with multiple jobs. We discuss jobs data as an indication of future monetary policy from the Fed. We also look at TSLA, BYD, COST, WMT, and the homebuilders for potential trade setups.Video Length: 00:18:58More By This Author:3 […]
MicroMarvel: Genie Energy

MicroMarvel: Genie Energy

MicroMarvel is a series of articles highlighting undercovered stock with less than a billion dollars in Market Capitalization. These articles are not intended to be buy recommendations. They highlight stocks that may have limited trading volume and may be highly volatile so if you do decide to add them to your portfolio I highly recommend […]
German Bond Yields Reach Sink Or Swim Moment?

German Bond Yields Reach Sink Or Swim Moment?

Just as interest rates are pulling back, one particular government rate appears to be nearing an important moment.The 10-Year German Bond yield.Above is a long-term “monthly” chart of the 10-year German Bond Yield. As you may recall, this bond was the only bond of the G8 countries to yield a -1% yield at the 2020 lows. […]
How AI Will Impact The World Of Trading In 2024 And Beyond

How AI Will Impact The World Of Trading In 2024 And Beyond

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various areas of our lives. From retail, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare to finance, AI is changing the traditional ways of doing things and opening up unprecedented opportunities. Artificial Intelligence is also reshaping the world of trading. It is helping traders and investors to automate their […]
Debt Rollovers Could Trigger Economic Shock

Debt Rollovers Could Trigger Economic Shock

Image Source: Pixabay Rosenberg delivers his own economic analysis, cautioning about the ‘illusion of sturdy household balance sheets’ and predicting a potential default cycle ahead. He breaks down complex economic indicators, addressing why delinquency rates in autos and credit cards are alarmingly reminiscent of pre-2008 levels. The discussion also touches on the Fed’s influence on the […]
Still Waiting For The Recession, Weekly Data Through 12/30

Still Waiting For The Recession, Weekly Data Through 12/30

Through the year’s end, Year-on-Year growth is accelerating modestly, according to the WEI.Figure 1: Lewis-Mertens-Stock Weekly Economic Index (blue), and Baumeister-Leiva-Leon-Sims Weekly Economic Conditions Index for US plus 2% trend (green), all y/y growth rate in %. Source: NY Fed via FRED, WECI, accessed 1/4, and author’s calculations.The WECI+2% thru 12/30 is (2.13%), while WEI reading is 2.44%. […]
Sentiment Signals Mixed

Sentiment Signals Mixed

The S&P 500 has gotten off to a rocky start to the new year, but it hasn’t knocked down bullish sentiment yet. This week’s bullish sentiment reading from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) rose from 46.3% in the final week of 2023 up to 48.6% this week. That edges bullish sentiment back towards the multi-year […]
Walgreens Boots Dividend Cut

Walgreens Boots Dividend Cut

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) cut its dividend because of high debt and leverage and lower free cash flow, limiting its ability to invest in growth initiatives.The company’s struggles have caused the share price to decline since its peak in 2015. Simultaneously, the yield had surged to almost 10% at its high, a value usually associated […]
The 2024 Economic Outlook

The 2024 Economic Outlook

Image source: Pixabay Silicon Valley bank imploded. Taylor Swift started her Eras tour. We entered the debt ceiling debate yet again. OpenAI blah blah. Labor market housing market stock market crypto again somehow inflation federal reserve sentiment gas prices fear.This year has been tiring for many people, for a lot of reasons.Good things: We managed to […]
WTI Crude Oil Slips Back Into $72.00 Despite Middle East Tension, U.S. Crude Stocks Decline

WTI Crude Oil Slips Back Into $72.00 Despite Middle East Tension, U.S. Crude Stocks Decline

Image Source: Pixabay West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil backslid on Thursday despite a decline in Crude Oil supplies, with gasoline reserves surging higher according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).Crude Oil rose on Wednesday as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue to attack ships in the key logistic waterways around Yemen, and energy investors continue to […]