Bullish and Bearish Records Are Plentiful.
How To Anticipate What Happens Next.

Geoff Bysshe | May 4, 2025

Last week’s news headlines were filled with records of bullish records like consecutive up days, the biggest one-month market recovery, and more. At the same time, bearish records related to Trump’s first 100 days, consumer sentiment, inflation expectations, and more …


Another Bessent Bounce!
What Will It Take To Make #3 A Bottom?

Geoff Bysshe | April 27, 2025

Forget about looking for a “Trump Put.” There’s a much more reliable market ally in the White House.

Last week, we experienced another volatile “Bessent Bounce.” Perhaps this one has the potential to be the confirmation of a reversal in …


Why 2025 Has Been So Painful

Geoff Bysshe | April 20, 2025

Why The  Market Roller Coaster May Feel Much Worse Than Reported

The media will constantly remind us that the S&P is down about 10% and the Nasdaq is down about 13% for the year, but you may be feeling a …


Volume, Volatility & Gold Spike

Keith Schneider | April 13, 2025

This week’s commentary is the Big View bullets.

 

 

 

Every week we review the big picture of the market's technical condition as seen through the lens of our Big View data charts.

The bullets provide a quick summary …


Bad To Worse, but There’s Hope

Geoff Bysshe | April 6, 2025

 

The end of last week was one of the most tumultuous two days in the market in decades for price action, fiscal policy, and uncertainty among investors.

However, let’s start with the good news.

U.S. companies and citizens are …


What To Fear From Tariffs

Geoff Bysshe | March 30, 2025

Friday’s market plunge capped off a bearish week and most likely the worst quarter since 2022. Tariffs are the news headline, and the Mag 7 are the biggest drag on the index price declines. This week, we’ll add the employment …


Did the Market Bottom or Just Bounce?

Geoff Bysshe | March 23, 2025

Last Wednesday, Fed Chair Powell delivered the best news he’s presented on a FOMC day since last July, as measured by the market’s reaction. This is illustrated in the chart below.

Was the Fed really bullish?

Interestingly, the data that …


What’s Needed to Fix This Bull Market?

Geoff Bysshe | March 16, 2025

Last week, the S&P 500 joined the Nasdaq 100, earning the designation of being in a “Correction” by declining 10% from the high.

It’s tempting to look for reasons to believe that the market is near the bottom, but first, …


Under The Pressure of Tariffs: Trump, Powell, and Markets All Agree On This…

Geoff Bysshe | March 9, 2025

Last week, the news flow around tariffs rocked the markets like small craft in stormy seas, and the end result has become an uncomfortable trend.

The SPY closed with the worst 3-week slide since Dec 2022. This makes it the …


This May Be Worse Than Inflation

Geoff Bysshe | March 2, 2025

Last week the market said that it has a new #1 concern, and it’s not inflation.

It is, however, one of the most effective remedies for inflation, but also one of the least popular among consumers and investors.

Fortunately, the …