It’s Getting Worse and Worse

It’s Getting Worse and Worse

Mario Draghi said today things "are getting worse and worse" and considering he's been at the helm of the ECB for years perhaps we should question if stimulus actually works.The risks are increasing with sentiment extreme with the S&P and Nasdaq while the upside...
First Call: July 25, 2019

First Call: July 25, 2019

S&P futures up 0.2% after US equities finished mostly higher on Wednesday with the S&P and Nasdaq closing at record highs. Asian markets mostly better overnight with China and Australia among the standouts. European markets firmer after Draghi and ECB...
Calling a Bottom at the Top

Calling a Bottom at the Top

Semiconductor analysts are calling a bottom in the cycle with stocks hitting highs.   Multiple expansion is now the justification and rationalizing for higher prices.  Central banks have less ammo this time around when multiple expansion happened in 2013 Made one...
First Call: July 24, 2019

First Call: July 24, 2019

S&P futures down 0.3% after US equities finished with good gains in the prior session on better trade headlines and earnings. Asian markets higher overnight with China and Australia the standouts. European markets mixed to lower following Tuesday's rally....
Tuesday Bullet Points

Tuesday Bullet Points

Currencies are starting to show signs of direction…finally.  The US Dollar has an upside DeMark Countdown on day 3 of 13 and could start to make a move higher out of this range.  All the major crosses have signs that they could fall too.  The Euro naturally is on day...