Tug of War: Bulls vs. Fear

Geoff Bysshe | August 17, 2025

This week, the economic data gave both the bulls and the bears something to justify their position.

Unfortunately, for the bears, the fear of inflation and a weakening job market isn’t slowing the bulls down. 

In fact, previously cautious areas …


August Is Like December, but Most Traders Ignore It.
Don’t. Ignorance Is Expensive.

Geoff Bysshe | August 10, 2025

December is the holiday season and August is the summer.

Few, if anyone (in the Northern Hemisphere), would debate that.

The seasonal similarities and differences between these months don’t stop there.

If you’ve been a student of the market for …


Bears Engulf a Week of Data, Drama, and Doubt

Geoff Bysshe | August 3, 2025

It’s time to listen carefully to what the market is saying, get tactical, and prepare for better opportunities ahead.

Last week delivered a flood of market-moving events—earnings, economic data, fiscal policy moves, and political drama, but many were clouded or …


A Feast of Data, But No Free Lunch

Geoff Bysshe | July 27, 2025

This week will offer investors an abundant buffet of corporate earnings and economic data that could embolden the bulls or give enthusiastic investors indigestion.

This week will be the busiest week of the second-quarter corporate earnings season, with 151 companies …


Earnings Season Gets Off To Good Start

Geoff Bysshe | July 20, 2025

Please enjoy the BigView bullets and market outlook video. The commentary will be available this evening.

 

 

 

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

Are Investors (You) Uncertain or Confused?

Geoff Bysshe | July 13, 2025

If you’re feeling like the flood of polarizing news, conflicting economic data, and counterintuitive market reactions has reached a new extreme - you’re not alone.

And if you’re tired of seeing everything labeled “uncertain” - Wall Street’s polite way of …


Another Bearish Mirage Becomes A Bullish Oasis

Geoff Bysshe | July 6, 2025

Last week, the market made up for its holiday-shortened schedule with an impressive display of several bearish mirages, one-by-one, fading into the next bullish oasis that further fueled the bulls’ confidence.

The Two July Highs

Last week also established a …


The Real Meaning of The “TACO” Trade

Geoff Bysshe | June 29, 2025

Monday will close a calendar quarter that has been nothing short of historic.

The beginning of the 2nd quarter of 2025 will be remembered by investors for a long time. It began with the second day labeled as “Liberation Day” …


Peace or Tragedy?
Bullish or Bearish?

Geoff Bysshe | June 22, 2025

As I wrote this article, President Trump addressed the nation to explain that the US has bombed three nuclear sites that are considered the heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. In his address, President Trump said, “Iran, the bully of …


Tipping Points
How Will Markets Respond?

Geoff Bysshe | June 15, 2025

Israel and Iran are at war. Marines have been deployed against American citizens, and elected US Congress members have been assassinated.

Regardless of your political views, it’s hard not to agree that the current geopolitical environment is disturbing and filled …