Lead-Lag Report: This Bear Market Is Different
The word volatility gets thrown around a lot during a market selloff. However, volatility can simply mean how much an asset class moves, not necessarily its
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The word volatility gets thrown around a lot during a market selloff. However, volatility can simply mean how much an asset class moves, not necessarily its
Central bankers and governments are finally backing away from statements that inflation would be transitory. However, it may be too late. Markets are in a state
The past week has been harrowing for investors, as the S&P 500 gapped lower last week following the latest inflation data. It also rejected
Cryptocurrencies are a new asset class that have been around less than 15 years. Like any technological innovation, governmental regulation comes in later after the space
One of the top economic trends being watched this week is inventory levels. Retailer Target (TGT) warned on Tuesday that they would likely face a drop
While traders are becoming more mixed on the future direction of the economy and the stock market, many can agree that the Federal Reserve is to
It’s been no secret that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has managed to become one of the best traders of all time. Thanks to
Talk of a recession has ramped up in recent weeks. The first quarter GDP data showing a drop of 1.3 percent took many by surprise.
One sector of the market that has been booming this year has been the energy space. Prices have been creeping up since oil briefly went negative
Over the long-term, the stock market trends up. Investors can be taken by surprise during those periods when the market trades down. Or even by
For years, the concept of a “wealth effect” has been in place. When asset prices rise, investors feel wealthier. And they tend to spend more. Likewise,
The past few months has seen a rise in the concept of uncertainty. Investors may be waiting for clarity on issues such as inflation, the job