Newsletter
$JOJO: The Fed May Ignite A Bond Bull Market
There Are No Gurus, Only Cycles
Michael A. Gayed, CFA
Leaders-Laggards
Time For Small-Caps To Run?
Few.
Weekly Signals
Clearing The Way
But Risk Signals Still Mixed
Closing Thoughts for the Week
Is A Rate Cut Warranted?
And What If Powell Doesn't Lower Rates?
Macro Observations
Will Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Change The Fed's Rate Cut Plans?
The markets have fixated on September's potential Fed rate cut with probabilities shifting dramatically. Currently, investors see a 76% chance of a rate reduction, down from more than 95% just a week ago. These expectations will drive everything from equity valuations to borrowing costs. Powell's Jackson
High Yield Spotlight
A 10% Yielding Junk Bond Fund That Is Smart & Diversified, But Lacks Value
Every week, we'll profile a high yield investment fund that typically offers an annualized distribution of 6-10% or more. With the S&P 500 yielding less than 2%, many investors find it difficult to achieve the portfolio income necessary to meet their needs and goals. This
Global View
A Different Tone
Patience
Leaders-Laggards
Breadth Is Still Too Narrow
AI Momentum Remains Strong
Weekly Signals
Collapsing Lumber
Housing In Trouble?
Closing Thoughts for the Week
Clearing The Deck
But...
Macro Observations
CPI Says Cut, PPI Says Wait: Are The Markets Too Bullish?
This past week’s highly anticipated inflation reports yielded a mixed bag of results, although I’m guessing most investors only paid attention to one number. The July CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The core CPI rose 0.3% to 3.
High Yield Spotlight
A Dynamically Managed Equity/Fixed Income Strategy With Durability
Every week, we’ll profile a high yield investment fund that typically offers an annualized distribution of 6-10% or more. With the S&P 500 yielding less than 2%, many investors find it difficult to achieve the portfolio income necessary to meet their needs and goals. This report