Leaders-Laggards
Cyclicals Begin To Turn
It's All About Those Rate Cuts
Michael A. Gayed, CFA
Weekly Signals
A Strong Week
No Major Narrative Changes
Closing Thoughts for the Week
No One Cares About Tariffs Anymore
Complacency Returns
Macro Observations
Private Market Assets Become The Next Frontier In Retirement Saving
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that could fundamentally change the way Americans save for retirement. The order would open the door for 401(k) plans to include private equity, venture capital and other so-called “private market” assets. These investments have historically been available
High Yield Spotlight
A Solid 9% Yielding Option In MBS, But Is The Timing Right?
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
Global View
Two Big Concerns
A Potentially Rapidly Slowing Labor Market
Leaders-Laggards
Another Narrow Rally
False Move?
Weekly Signals
A Good Test
And A Never-Ending Story
Closing Thoughts for the Week
VIX Seasonality Begins
August.
Macro Observations
Is A Bottoming In China The Catalyst For A Global Risk Repricing?
After nearly three years of fits and starts, it looks like China’s economic engine might finally be showing signs of reigniting. It's not a full-fledged recovery nor even an acceleration. It's still just signs that things could finally be improving. That, however, could be
High Yield Spotlight
An 11% Yielder With A Good Track Record, But It’s Not A Smooth Ride
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
Global View
A Divergence
No Coincidence