The Fed Pivots and The Party Starts. Will It Continue?
Why We Still Suggest Being Cautious!

Keith Schneider | December 17, 2023

Welcome Gaugers, friends and interested readers.  Happy you joined us.

By now, you are well aware that on Wednesday Jerome Powell and the Fed became “dovish” and pivoted to a STOP on interest rate hikes. More importantly, the Fed Chairman …


How is the Economic Modern Family Liking Santa Now?

Mish Schneider |

This is a great time to examine the weekly charts of the Economic Economic Modern Family.

We like that timeframe for now with only a short number of trading days left.

And with lots of news constantly unfolding:

  • Rate cuts/no

  • Has The Fed Engineered A Soft Landing?
    A Deep Dive On the Magnificent 7.

    Keith Schneider | December 10, 2023

    Welcome to our weekly commentary and insight on the markets, economy and global macro inputs that have an impact on the investment landscape in the near future.  We are pleased you are here.

    The markets ended on a positive note …


    A November to Remember! What Might December Hold?
    A Shiny Metal Makes a New Historical High.

    Keith Schneider | December 3, 2023

    November 2023 surpassed all expectations in the stock and bond markets.  Those investors who participated hit the bullseye. The month started off with a cooling CPI and PPI along with GDP jumping and the Fed’s hawkish stance softening.  This was …


    Emerging Markets Versus U.S. Markets

    Mish Schneider |

    While December 1st brought out the bulls in nearly EVERYTHING, one area caught our attention.

    In December 2019 I saw a similar chart showing an unsustainable ratio between equities and commodities which started me on the notion that something had …


    Skepticism Over the OPEC + Oil Cuts

    Mish Schneider | November 30, 2023

    Despite the total cuts by all countries added at the November 30th OPEC+ meeting, oil sold off testing key support.

    Countries like Angola have threatened not to stick to the new quota, promising to produce above target.

    Meanwhile, Brazil confirmed …


    Big View Slaps Bulls with Warnings

    Mish Schneider | November 28, 2023

    Monday after the close, some warnings signs from our risk gauges popped up.

    These are especially interesting given the number of bulls and the amount of money coming into the market.

    Technically, we still have the resistance that has not …


    Economic Modern Family-Home for the Holidays Part 2

    Mish Schneider | November 27, 2023

    Over the weekend I covered small caps, retail, semiconductors and transportation.

    The conclusion was “If you put these four charts all together, we get a reunion that is filled with the makings of a family breakdown.

    While Granny XRT and …


    These Charts Clarify The “Big” Picture
    See What They’re Telling You Now.

    Keith Schneider | November 26, 2023

    Welcome back Gaugers.  We hope that you have had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday and have been participating in the positive markets that we have recently experienced.

    Most major indices finished this holiday shortened week up around 1%.  Interest rates have …


    Economic Modern Family-Home for the Holidays

    Mish Schneider | November 23, 2023

    In the 1995 film, Home for the Holidays, family reunions are explored.

    Using both drama and comedy, the film illustrates how we outsiders looking in never really know the love and the madness that goes on inside family’s homes during …