CPI/PPI, retail sales, and housing starts/building permits data could go a long way towards settling the rate cut argument. Read More
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As an investor, I am pleasantly surprised to see the stock market hold up so well. But as a stock market analyst, I can’t help but wonder if stocks have become a bit overvalued. Read More
This fund is primarily a thematic play on the economies of Europe and Japan, both of which could rebound during the second half of this year once their respective trade agreements with the United States have been consummated. Read More
Bond yields, small cap stocks, and FOMC meeting minutes. Read More
There may be a steep price to be paid later on for the tax cuts and other financial incentives included in the "big, beautiful bill," but for now its full speed ahead! Read More
Today's jobs report for June lessens the odds of a rate cut this month, but it bolsters the case for using import tariffs as a mechanism for reducing the federal budget deficit. Read More
A slowing jobs market is one more reason why President Trump will be pressuring Fed Chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates later this month, assuming the inflation figures for June come in at or below their recent pace. Read More
This month’s Personal Finance options recommendation includes two strategies, selling a covered call and selling a naked put on Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) as described below. If you already own shares of Dell Technologies, then you should consider selling a covered call against that stock position, but if you do… Read More
The fate of the BBB, jobs reports, and auto sales. Read More
There is now a clear contradiction between consumers’ waning confidence and Wall Street’s renewed bullishness. Read More