Very Bad Jobless Claims Report
There was a big decline in job cut announcements and in hiring announcements. Initial claims are still very high and continued claims have stabilized.
Read MoreJun 5, 2020
There was a big decline in job cut announcements and in hiring announcements. Initial claims are still very high and continued claims have stabilized.
Read MoreJun 4, 2020
In April consumers had record high income growth. However, it seems unlikely that most people will get their jobs back by the end of July.
Read MoreJun 3, 2020
The stock market is almost back to its February peak even though the recovery in lost GDP might not come for another 9 years.
Read MoreJun 3, 2020
Consumer spending growth stopped improving this past week while 48% of small businesses can’t pay their June bills. Will the stock market continue to rally?
Read MoreJun 2, 2020
Normally as the stock market rises, investor optimism increases. However, in this run there has been extreme skepticism. Here’s what markets are pricing in
Read MoreJun 1, 2020
Consumers expect higher inflation even though inflation fell in April, while the Fed is nowhere near hiking rates and could be in a bind if inflation rose.
Read MoreMay 29, 2020
The jobless claims report improved in two ways. The percentage drop was larger & number of continued claims fell, usually signaling the end of recessions.
Read MoreMay 28, 2020
The economy is improving as expected, however at a very slow pace as labor market weakness continues. Here are the risks that continue to permeat…
Read MoreMay 27, 2020
Most of the workforce won’t shift to remote work. Q2 earnings will be terrible, but many firms will bring back guidance which could be a huge positive.
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
This has been the 3rd largest bear market rally partially because of the extreme fiscal and monetary stimulus programs, but also because of…
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