Politics Driving Consumer Sentiment
Political alignment increasingly driving consumer sentiment surveys.
Trump Win Could Lead To Shocking Financial Change
There's a chance that we could see a substantial change in the path on the way to resolving the U.S. fiscal problems.
The Great Escape: Fleeing The Fiat Fortress
The slow walk away from fiat currency is a story still unfolding. Whether it culminates in a full-blown sprint, or a measured retreat remains to be seen.
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - Popcorn And Noodles
Stocks were in rally mode today, and went out near the highs of the day.
Stocks Are Seeking Higher Lows Ahead Of The Election
Bonds are trying to find a floor and crude oil looks vulnerable, despite a selloff in dollars over the past couple of days.
Wall Street Turns In Big Gains On Election Day
Stocks turned in a stellar session on Election day, with the S&P 500 turning its best best win since Sept. 19, the Dow securing its biggest gain since Oct. 11, and the Nasdaq since Oct. 8.
Gold – Best Asset In 2000s But You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
Gold is up 78X since Nixon closed the gold window in 1971. The next phase will be acceleration.
When Should We Defer To Others?
Based on certain indicators PCE inflation is expected to run well above 2% over the next 5 years. On the other hand, market indicators such as TIPS spreads point to roughly 2% expected inflation.
Is Qualcomm Facing Tough Q4 Earnings Outlook? Here’s What You Need To Know
JP Morgan cuts QCOM target to $195 amid smartphone concerns.
Dogecoin Price Marks Local Bottom, Can Price Run 100% From Here Again?
With the bearish cross happening now, the DOGE price is gearing up for another leg up, which could happen a week from now.
Gold’s Next Move Is Coming
Judging from how regular and frequent the peaks and valleys have become, with each move from one extreme to the other lasting only about three weeks, it seems like the next rally will begin.
Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Downward Trend To Remain Intact
Geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over the global oil consumption remain key drivers of crude oil price.
The Stock Market And The Election: What To Expect This Week
There is so much more to worry about after the election: the next Fed meeting and maybe more interest rate cuts, earnings season, inflation, and the holidays.
Visualizing The Decline In Brand Value Of X (Formerly Twitter)
In 2022, Brand Finance valued Twitter at $5.7 billion. By 2023, this dropped to nearly $3.9 billion, and by 2024, the brand’s value had fallen to $673.3 million.
Home Listings Rise As Pandemic-Era Mortgages Approach Renewal
About 85% have fixed rates contracted when mortgage rates were below 2% compared with over 4% today.
A VIX For Single Stocks Is Alive And Ticking
Individual stocks exhibit distinct risk profiles compared to the index, and that can be particularly important when navigating around major market events – such as a U.S. election.
This Time Around, All Eyes Are On Congress As Much As The White House
Whoever wins will inherit a relatively strong economy.
Warren Buffett Is Holding On To Cash; Should You Too?
If Berkshire stock is overvalued, is a market correction incoming?
Models Vs Humans: Models Can’t Think, But People Think About The Wrong Things
Let’s discuss economic models, election models, and the problems with each.
S&P 500 Earnings Dashboard 24Q3 - Tuesday, Nov. 5
24Q3 Y/Y earnings are expected to be 7.8%. Excluding the energy sector, the Y/Y earnings estimate is 10.5%.