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Market Call: Bungee Jump
Market Call· · 3 min read

Market Call: Bungee Jump

Last week's economic data confirmed that consumers are still consuming, the labor market is fine, small business owners are more…

The Economic Week Ahead: August 19-23
Week Ahead· · 3 min read ·Members

The Economic Week Ahead: August 19-23

The week ahead is light on economic data. However, there will be lots of news coming out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming from…

Consumers Are Still Shopping, Not Dropping
Unemployment· · 3 min read ·Members

Consumers Are Still Shopping, Not Dropping

This morning's data tsunami showed that the labor market remains in good shape and is fueling consumer spending. The latest…

China Dragon's Breath Is Less Fiery
China· · 2 min read

China Dragon's Breath Is Less Fiery

China's economy is faltering. July data suggest the government will have to provide more stimulus to meet its 5% economic…

2% Inflation: Are We There Yet?
Inflation· · 2 min read ·Members

2% Inflation: Are We There Yet?

On long car rides, the kids in the back seat ask their parents, “Are we there yet?” Investors have been asking the…

Dr Ed's Video Webcast 8/14/24
Video Webcasts· · 1 min read ·Members

Dr Ed's Video Webcast 8/14/24

Corporate earnings have never been higher, suggesting that employment should continue to grow as profitable companies expand their payrolls. Today, Ed and…

Immaculate Disinflation!
Inflation· · 3 min read ·Members

Immaculate Disinflation!

This morning's July PPI was cooler than expected, rising just 0.1% m/m and 2.2% y/y. The…

S&P 500 EPS At Record High During Q2
Earnings Season· · 3 min read ·Members

S&P 500 EPS At Record High During Q2

Now that the S&P 500 companies are more than 90% through the Q2 earnings reporting season, let's do…

Market Call: More Churning?
Stock Market· · 3 min read ·Members

Market Call: More Churning?

We've been expecting the stock market to churn for a while. We didn't expect it would churn so…

The Economic Week Ahead: August 12-16
Week Ahead· · 3 min read ·Members

The Economic Week Ahead: August 12-16

The week ahead is packed with economic reports. In addition, more Fed talking heads are likely to opine on last week'…