The economic calendar is about normal, with market participants back from holiday vacations (but perhaps fighting the snow). The key reports are the PPI and CPI. Inflation is the key 2018 worry for many, so these reports will get more attention. Especially if the numbers are a little hot, I expect the punditry to be […]
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Investors need an inoculation against the “spinning virus,” especially when it comes to employment data. The sources and reports are so complicated that it is easy to find something to prove your point – whatever that might be! The table can help you avoid some of the most significant errors. Many people confuse, for example, […]
The quarterback drops back. A player goes in motion. In one case, the defense shows no change. In another a defensive player shadows the move from the motion. Is this meaningful? What should the QB do? Suppose the linebackers edge up? Does that make a difference? Background Investors, advisors and the financial blogosphere should be […]
The economic calendar is a big one, compressed into a holiday-shortened week. There are no reports scheduled for Tuesday, and I have a suspicion that the A-Teams may be a bit slow in returning to work. With the big news coming at week’s end, and the need for fresh copy on Tuesday I expect the […]