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Discussion - Last week was another difficult week for U.S. equities and bonds alike. Global equities were mixed.The October 4th, 2021 technical support area for the S&P 500 was tested and held, with prices closing above the October lows. This suggests the January...
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Discussion - U.S. equities traded sharply lower on the week while bonds, as measured by the ticker BND, carved out the possible beginnings of a consolidation pattern.Ticker SPY, representing the S&P 500, smashed through a theorized area of price support for...
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Discussion - Both equities and bonds retreated last week, with bonds suffering a technical break lower from recent consolidation. It appears that bond market participants are concerned that the Federal Reserve will need to move more aggressively than previously...
Market Notebook
Discussion - Both equities and bonds retreated last week, with bonds suffering a technical break lower from recent consolidation. It appears that bond market participants are concerned that the Federal Reserve will need to move more aggressively than previously...
Market Notebook
Discussion - Equities appeared to consolidate near all time highs while bonds continued a consolidation pattern with lowered volatility during the last week.Equity performance during 2021 was outstanding as gains appeared to be fueled by the COVID recovery trade and...
Nine Timeless Personal Development Lessons
As 2022 comes into view, it’s time to take stock of 2021 and prepare for a better, more productive and prosperous new year. The January/February issue of Success Magazine lists nine timeless personal development lessons that have persisted for decades. The following...
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Discussion - Equities staged a recovery last week while bonds lost some ground. Nonetheless, both appeared to remain within a wide-ranging consolidation pattern. Uncertainties regarding inflationary pressures and growth appear likely to contribute to continued...
Market Notebook
Discussion - Both equities and bonds could be considered to have been consolidating within a range during the last week. Specific names, especially in the tech sector, were beaten up. There are several names in the value candidate list that are starting to look...
Market Notebook
Discussion - Global equities moved higher last week while bonds appeared to remain in a wide consolidation pattern. Equity market participants appeared to put Omicron in the rearview mirror, likely estimating little impact on global economic recovery. If Omicron is in...
Market Notebook
Discussion - Global equities came under significant pressure last week while bonds mounted a recovery. Price action in equities and bonds appeared to indicate that market participants were primarily concerned with the prospect of slowing growth and were less concerned...