Discussion - Last week was a volatile but positive week for equities. The S&P 500, as measured by the ticker SPY, closed the week above the 200-day moving average but below the 20-day exponential moving average. While the close above the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...