We have a big economic calendar including important data on consumer confidence, personal income and spending, and inflation. There will also be another round of housing news – two measures of prices, new home sales, and pending home sales. While it is not expected to change, the second estimate of Q4 GDP will be reported. […]
The economic calendar is modest, and the trading week is holiday-shortened. The most important reports all relate to housing – prices, sales, and plans. With markets viewed as fully or excessively valued by many, there is some renewed interests in finding some attractive remaining sectors. While some political or geopolitical news may well claim the […]
The economic calendar is modest, but important, with an emphasis on inflation and confidence – both business and consumer. We will see reports from over 60 S&P 500 companies, and the results of the New Hampshire primary. That includes plenty of real news, but I expect a somewhat different focus. Last week was unique. I […]
Seeking Alpha has once again invited me to participate in their annual preview series. Unlike my other posts, this is an exclusive for SA, but there is no charge to see it. I hope you will read it there. I’ll be back to WTWA next week. For those who like to check the numbers regularly, […]
The economic calendar is one of the lightest we will see in 2020, and we have a holiday-shortened week. Economic data will not be the main story. The news will be filled with Impeachment updates, but that is not a focal point for investors. For us there are 144 earnings reports from S&P 500 stocks. […]