Stocks Snap Four-Day Skid Despite Hot CPI, Attention Turns to the FOMC
US equities see broad gains led by megacaps despite markets locking in a September rate hike with at least two more priced over the next year.
Oil and Yields Drive Equity Losses for a Fourth Session
Another leg higher in oil, on top of a firm inflation backdrop, lifted Treasury yields to multi-year highs, hardening Fed rate-hike bets into next week’s meeting, and driving a fourth straight day of equity losses.
Oil and Yields Squeeze Stocks for a Third Straight Day
My even market wrap-up is a summary of everything you should know for successful trading.
Wall Street Has 2 New Favorite Phrases. I’m Not Buying Either One.
These catchphrases have certainly caught on in the past week. But do they hold water for what’s happening now — or are they just annoying?
Caution Ahead: Credit Markets Flash Yellow
As AI enters its mania stage, my focus is on deteriorating credit and debt markets and rising yields.
The Semis/Tech Trade Finally Sees a Change
On Thursday, folks discovered the semis are still the sort of stocks they like.
Wall Street Looks a Bit Too Much Like Las Vegas for My Taste
The wild AI trade and crazy moves in the semiconductors — along with the action in the credit markets — make me ask, is this investing or gambling?
2 Value Stock Picks Emerge as Saas-SOX Correlation Persists
Here is a pair of lesser-known names that are delivering for investors.
Interest Rates Set to Move Higher for Longer as Inflation Persists
With the AI bubble looking to “jump the shark” and conflict in the Middle East ongoing, the Federal Reserve has little choice.
SOX Faces Major Test After Relief Rally
Is it still the semis’ world that we’re living in or will the market show some real fear?