Economic Data
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The report from New York is certainly consistent with what one would expect to see as an economy heads either into recession or more deeply into recession.
The Pendulum Swings Back, but Don't Look for Things to Stabilize
It could swing past the point where things look normal or OK to a point where things look bad again.
So, Just How Bad Is China Right Now, Really?
Its economy isn't as robust as thought and its housing market is under duress.
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If the economy does happen to contract for a third consecutive quarter, will anyone in Washington call that a "recession"?
End to China's Recovery Shows Policymakers 'Care About Growth, Just Not Much'
Poor July numbers erase hopes of a strong second half to the year, where lockdowns and the 'zero-Covid' policy have undermined confidence and activity.
Delisting of Chinese ADRs Is Part of the New Cold War
The process of dealing with a delisted stock is painful for individual investors and impossible for many institutional investors.
It's Far Too Early for a Victory Lap in the Race Against Inflation
Prices are continuing to rise, particularly for labor and rent, and that could put a drag on profits and consumer spending.
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Just when is the Federal Reserve going to reduce the cash slosh, anyway?
Poorly Positioned Skeptics Fuel a 'Rampage of Buying'
This is an extremely tough market for new entries, but that is exactly why it keeps running.
The Market May Be Irrational, but That Doesn't Mean It Won't Go Higher
One of the most dangerous things you can do in a market like this is to try to time a market turn.
El Toro Returns, A Wednesday Full of Wow, The Technical Setup, Disney Reports
All hail the new bull. Same as the old bull? Not a chance.
2 Attractive Setups I'm Watching as CPI Takes Traders By Surprise
This is a tough market to chase, but charts should continue to develop
Investors Should Respect Current Market Uptrends
Weakness may present buying opportunities.
CPI Will Determine the Next Phase of the Market Move
The real issue is whether or not it changes what the Fed does in the months ahead.
I Don't Expect a Collapse, but the Market's Prevailing Narrative Doesn't Add Up
The idea that a hawkish Fed soon will become dovish and will cut rates rather than raise them doesn't seem likely to this trader.
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Understand that recent spending plans passed in the Senate will work to counteract measures being taken by the Fed to gain the upper hand on inflation.
The World Gets Worse as Inflation Gets Better?
Here's the shift in the narrative I expect over the coming days.
The Bullish vs. Bearish Narrative on the Market
The CPI report Wednesday is going to cause a more careful examination of inflation, a hawkish Fed, and a potential recession.
Traders Are Positioning for This Week's Inflation News
The argument over whether the market has priced in the macroeconomic negatives will be tested when the July CPI and PPI reports are released.
There Are Interesting Things Happening Beneath the Surface of This Market
Look for more positioning on Tuesday ahead of two important economic reports.
Hong Kong Cuts Quarantine to 3 Hotel-Stay Days
With its economy in recession, Hong Kong is finally recognizing that it must 'live with Covid' like the rest of the world.
Bulls Control the Market Narrative for Now
However, the July Consumer Price Index report later this week could change things.
If You Think We Have Problems, Look at Europe
It is hard to see how Europe can avoid a long recession at this point.
Watch for a Positive Spin on Jobs News Regardless If It Is Weak or Strong
This may be a case of all news is good news as market players have been on a rampage and are looking for reasons to continue buying.
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We'll be focused in particular on the underemployment numbers.
With the Jobs Report on Tap, 3 Other Issues Are Equally Important for Investors
Here's what to expect in Friday's numbers, as well as my single biggest concern right now.
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Is there more room to run? That's very likely. What could screw that up? Really anything.
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Several Fed officials were out and about on Tuesday, and what they did was cause a selloff across Treasury markets.
The Fed's Moves Are Unlikely to Bring Down 9% Inflation
The problem is the economy is weakening and rate hikes are going to slow things down even more.
2 Hot Trade Ideas as We Start the Dog Days of August
I remain cautious, but that hardly means I'm sitting on my hands.