Strange September Market Sets Up a Pivotal October
September lived up to its poor reputation, but October has a history of starting year-end runs, especially in midterm years.
September lived up to its poor reputation, but October has a history of starting year-end runs, especially in midterm years.
The market may not be selling off solely because of oil and Iran. Investors may be starting to price in another troubling risk.
Much of the market is already oversold, and the election may trigger a turning point.
Seasonal trends are turning bullish and that means the bears have something to fear.
Bounce action Friday was due to positioning in case of positive Iran developments.
Investors have plenty to worry about, but attractive gains can be made even in overbought markets.
New lows topped 900 Thursday. That’s a lot. Plus, if my mother calls about interest rates, we’ll have a trifecta.
The reason is not that the market is fine. The damage is hidden.
Rumors of a potential deal to open the Strait of Hormuz lifted stocks out of the red, but another rise in yields and oil prices kept them under pressure.
Here are our thoughts on the market, our shopping list, Paccar, and a potential new name.