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US Market Commentary
Are Tariffs Over? Court Ruling Isn't the End
Trump's tariffs now face a legal battle. Tariffs may be less arbitrary and reduced in severity or duration, but the next steps are complicated and likely to extend uncertainty.
May 30, 2025
Credit Spreads: Under the Radar, but Influential
Corporate credit spreads, whether investment grade or high yield, can often hint at hiccups in the stock market and the economy. But they tend to keep a low profile.
May 29, 2025
No Hard Feelings: Soft vs. Hard Divide Persists
There is still a wide divergence between hard and soft data, and a recovery in the latter is likely to be weak absent a meaningful reduction in policy uncertainty.
May 27, 2025
Understanding Share Classes
A look at the differences between stock share classes—and why they matter.
May 27, 2025
Data Decoder: Deciphering Messages in Key Reports
A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.
May 22, 2025
Using Chart Divergences to Make Trading Decisions
When technical indicators and price changes that normally correlate instead move apart, known as chart divergences, it can be a signal to potentially adjust a trading strategy.
May 20, 2025
Hate It or Love It: Sentiment's Message
The April plunge in stocks ushered in a huge washout in investor sentiment, but more so on the attitudinal side as opposed to the behavioral side.
May 12, 2025
Three Things to Know About the Wheel Strategy
The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.
May 6, 2025
Tariffs: Q1 Impacts and Q2 Negotiations
A look back at the impacts of tariff announcements last quarter, and what we might expect from tariff negotiations during the 90-day implementation delay in Q2.
May 5, 2025
"Soft" Data Hits Hard: Why Does Sentiment Matter?
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?
April 30, 2025
Dominoes: Recessions' History Guide
Recession risk remains elevated, likely only receding with a fuller "pivot" in tariff-related uncertainty. While every recession is unique, history can provide a guide.
April 28, 2025
Why Is the U.S. Dollar Declining?
Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.
April 28, 2025
The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty
Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.
April 25, 2025
The Average True Range Indicator and Volatility
The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.
April 22, 2025
Washington Washout: Stocks Dip on Fed, Trade Fears
Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell, along with lack of trade progress, hit stocks and pushed yields higher. The dollar reached new 3-year lows and gold made all-time highs.
April 21, 2025
Weak Dollar Is No Silver Lining as Firms Face Tariffs
The U.S. dollar hit 3-year lows after tariff "liberation day," and a weak greenback often aids U.S. companies with big overseas sales. That may not happen now as the trade war simmers.
April 21, 2025
Early Impacts of the Trade War
Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.
April 21, 2025
What is a Micro E-Mini Future?
Micro E-mini futures offer traders exposure to four leading U.S. stock indexes in bite-size contracts.
April 21, 2025
Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them
Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.
April 15, 2025
Upside Down(side): Markets' Wild Rides
Markets have had a wild ride these past couple of weeks, alongside chaotic tariff-related news, with volatility (and its policy triggers) most elevated in the bond market.
April 14, 2025
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