The Road To Easy Street Goes Through The Sewer

Mish Schneider | June 18, 2015

John Madden

In the world of Sport’s Championships for 2015, LeBron James, considered one of the best basketball players ever, could not take his team all the way. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Cavaliers, James’ key teammate, Kevin Love, suffered a …


Ja Ja Ja Janet And The Fed

Mish Schneider | June 17, 2015

Nothing much has changed for the Economic Modern Family after the Fed forecasts hinting at two ¼ point raises this year. The division among certain Family members remains palpable. Transportation for example, fell, making new intraday lows. Although Retail tested…

"Don't Know If I Should Go Sailin Down No Hill"

Mish Schneider | June 16, 2015

Cousin Eddie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Tuesday, without Cousin GREK’s help, the overall market, especially Granddad Russell 2000 and Prodigal son Regional Banks, rallied anyway.

Yet, not everyone in the Economic Modern Family ignored the dense but bighearted cousin’s warning …


It's All GREK To Me!

Mish Schneider | June 15, 2015

Certain things about the 2015 market make perfect sense to me. Like why watching the Retail sector is a solid way to gauge the sentiment of the economy. Or, why following the Russell 2000 or small caps sheds further light …


6 Reasons Why the Modern Family Might Plan A Vacation In Greece

Mish Schneider | June 14, 2015

1. For Prodigal Son Regional Bank’s gallant run to new 2015 highs, there are endless beaches to soak in and relax at-now, now KRE-we’re not talking about those nude beaches!

2. For Big Brother Biotechnology’s kickback attitude, there are limitless …


Even The Devil's Grandma Was Nice When She Was Young

Mish Schneider | June 11, 2015

Retail Sales for May climbed with an upward revision for April’s number or what The Wall Street Journal’s online publication called, “U.S. Shoppers Go on Buying Binge”.

Binge might be a tad strong but as one who loves poetic license, …


Cue The Sun!

Mish Schneider | June 10, 2015

Christof, Producer The Truman Show

Dome, sheep pasture, minivan-whichever one chooses to use as a metaphor, the market’s trading range quite frankly, is not only historical but also incredible!

If we stick to the relationship between the Federal Reserve, or …


The Truman Show

Mish Schneider | June 9, 2015

The exodus out of the 20+ Year Long Bonds really throughout 2015 but mainly over the last several weeks, has economists, investors and active traders alike wondering whether the Federal Reserve has a master plan or has no master plan …


Name Something Ain't Nobody Got Time For...

Mish Schneider | June 8, 2015

Family Feud

We have to hand it to Granddad Russell 2000 and Brother Regional Banks as patriarch and beloved son of our Economic Modern Family. Why?

They worked like the dickens to hold up the rest of the clan in …


The 2nd Largest Ball of Twine on Earth

Mish Schneider | June 7, 2015

National Lampoon’s Vacation

It was suggested to me last week that our hapless Economic Modern Family seemed headed to Walley World, not unlike the Griswold’s ill-fated trip in the film “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”

After all, last Thursday we left our …