Market Brief
Daily market analysis and commentary
Choppy Waters Ahead?
Volatility is back with a vengeance. What with all the talk about potentially acquiring Greenland “no matter what”, additional tariffs, and now threats from Europe about dumping U.S. Treasuries. So it’s no surprise that many people are seeing choppy waters ahead.
The Market is Still Hungry for Risk
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
Prepare for a Pullback
Hey, Ross here: Welcome to a new trading week. My advice? Prepare for a pullback. Chart of the Day I’m writing this before the market opens. And right now, S&P...
Forget About the Fundamentals (Controversial)
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
A Reckless Bear Market
Hey, Ross here: As of last Friday’s close, the Nasdaq is down 22.7%, while the S&P 500 is down 17.5%. In short, the Nasdaq is already in a bear market… And I...
This Market is Now “All Out Offense”
Hey, Ross here: The Fed is widely expected to cut rates tomorrow. That may or may not result in a big market surge (I’ll explain later). But in the leadup to...
Bullish Pattern Forming
Hey, Ross here: Markets predictably declined yesterday after the hot inflation report. But – the decline was much lower than most expected. The S&P 500 only...
This Just Spooked the Market
The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...
I’m Seeing BIG Bets on Small-Cap Stocks
Hey, Ross here! Last Wednesday, the Fed slashed rates by 0.50%, yet the 10-year Treasury yield shot up and has been rising almost every day since. Stocks are also climbing, despite typically moving opposite to Treasury yields. What's driving this? I believe it's the market's expectation of a “soft...
Wall Street is Bullish on This Underrated Sector
Hey, Ross here: Yesterday, Fed Chair Powell gave a speech that talked about the challenges of balancing inflation and the jobs market. The S&P 500 dropped by...
A Target-Rich Environment
Hey, Ross here! Welcome back. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower for the week – marking the second consecutive weekly decline. This is the “worst” weekly performance since June last year. And yet, as today’s chart shows, we’re in a target-rich environment.
How to Profit from Powell’s Big Mouth
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
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