The economic calendar is massive, including the most important reports. Earnings season is in full swing. The FOMC is meeting. There is daily news about the impeachment investigation. And last, but certainly not least, there is continuing posturing about the US/China trade negotiations. So much to watch? How will the market react to this news […]
The economic calendar is a modest one featuring home sales and Michigan sentiment. With the Q3 earnings reporting season in full swing, that news rates to be more important than the economic reports. Despite the likely drumbeat of political news, investors should be asking: Does earnings season represent a special opportunity? Last Week Recap In […]
The economic calendar includes several significant reports. Housing data on new home starts, retail sales, industrial production, and leading indicators are all on tap. Fed fans can ponder the Beige Book, anecdotal evidence from each district to provide color at the next FOMC meeting. Earnings season begins, and the Washington news will continue to dominate. […]
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The economic calendar is a modest one featuring the JOLTS report and inflation data. NFIB optimism and Michigan sentiment continue to be important since confidence is part of the current economic issue. The relative lack of economic news leaves plenty of time for the punditry to offer “explanations” for each 1% market move. The main […]