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<CLICK HERE TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> U.S. equities consolidated on the week while global equities were mixed. When categorized by market cap, small to mid-size companies generally outperformed large companies on the week. Bond prices...
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<CLICK HERE TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> U.S. equities made a stunning recovery last week while bonds settled within their recent range. The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index increased for June suggesting the potential for...
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<CLICK HERE TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> Global equities, including U.S. equities, came under pressure last week while bonds consolidated in a newly formed, higher range. Consolidations or corrections in markets that are exhibiting signs...
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<CLICK HERE TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> U.S. equities performed well last week along with bond prices, albeit with increased volatility. Interestingly, there was some divergence across durations in bonds and divergence globally in...
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<CLICK HERE TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> U.S. equities moved higher yet again last week while bond prices appeared to break higher out of their recent range. Investors of all stripes appeared to have no concerns last week as prices...
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<CLICK HERE TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> U.S. equities powered higher on the week while the bond complex generally remained within a consolidation range. The S&P rebounded smartly above its 50-day moving average, repairing the...
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Discussion - Global equities generally ended last week sharply lower. Bonds traded a bit mixed depending on duration with short duration taking a hit and longer duration moving higher. A mix of conflicting influences appeared to move individual...
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Discussion - Both equities and bonds have broken out above their respective ranges and have held a closing price above. It appears that short-term momentum is positive for both. Bond market participants appear to be signaling that they agree with...
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Discussion - Both equities and bonds appear range-bound, albeit very near the top of their respective ranges. It will be very interesting to see if either equities or bonds can break through resistance and hold a close above that resistance in the...
Market Notebook, May 30th, 2021
<CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK'S NOTEBOOK> Both equities and bonds appear range-bound, albeit near the top of their respective ranges. Price recovery in the bond market is somewhat surprising given recent inflation concerns. Given bonds are...