6/21/14 Once again, the market focus has turned to the Fed. For many months the official Fed policy has included an inflation target, an annual rate of 2%. For many months I have written that inflation will not matter until this level is in play. Suddenly, after a single month of data approaching this range, […]
In sharp contrast to last week, the punditry has less to chew on. This leaves the media agenda wide open. Discussion will range freely on the potential for the economy as well as the markets. Expect to see stories about China, Europe, low volume, low volatility, and the implications therefrom. Everyone is expecting the quiet […]
Do you have an opinion about stocks or bonds or foreign exchange? If so, it is easy to find a market message that will support (or contradict) your viewpoint. The “message” of the market has rarely been this confused. With plenty of important news and data this week, the theme will be: Can we find […]
The insightful investor develops solid indicators and then follows the data. This may seem obvious, but instead…. Many pundits start with the conclusion and then search for evidence. [For complete appreciation of today’s post, follow the links for the relevant music.] There are a number of interesting current examples. In various prior posts I […]
Regular readers of my WTWA series know that I occasionally give the Silver Bullet Award. This recognizes writers who take it upon themselves to debunk dangerously misleading financial analysis. Their often thankless work reminds me of the Lone Ranger, whose adventures often upheld the notion that "…that all things change but truth, and that truth […]