Lower Sentiment, Higher Loans a Worrying Sign

Lower Sentiment, Higher Loans a Worrying Sign

Monday, May 11, 2026 Recent stock market moves don’t make a lot of sense from a macro standpoint. Stocks are hitting all-time highs despite oil prices soaring. The U.S. consumer sentiment index from the University of Michigan, with data going back to 1952, has never...
The Market Uptrend was Broken

The Market Uptrend was Broken

Monday, April 20, 2026 Unless you own a lot of energy stocks, the recent past has probably been bad news for your portfolio. Oil prices are higher and the energy sector, once again, has been the biggest gainer. For instance, as of this writing the State Street Energy...
Newsworthy Nothingness

Newsworthy Nothingness

Monday, April 13, 2026 The Federal Reserve met and did nothing. Normally, this wouldn’t be big news. But when it’s in context of a new war, the Fed’s reaction can take on more importance. To recap: the Fed finished its two-day policy meeting, and as widely expected,...
Could the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Could the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Monday, March 16, 2026 Our government has been on an insane spending spree ever since the pandemic, borrowing $22 trillion and doubling the national debt in six years. Even after Republicans gained control of Congress and the presidency, the deficits continued. We’re...
Markets Might Be Open For 23 Hours Every Day

Markets Might Be Open For 23 Hours Every Day

Monday, February 9, 2026 Pretty soon you might be able to make a stock trade at almost any time. Late last year, the NASDAQ Stock Exchange asked regulators to approve an overnight trading session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. The exchange already allows pre-market trading...