The Latest Breaking News from Powell

Investors are pricing in a mild interest rate hike this week, but if they get something more aggressive, stocks are in trouble, Jeremy Siegel says.

Once again it looks like bulls are ready to take charge for good as the S&P 500 (SPY) is on the verge of a key breakout. And that is why I say “Stock Buyers Beware!”. That is because this is likely another false start for bulls who don’t understand the…

In last week’ s commentary I said “It feels like the S&P 500 (SPY) wants to be bullish, but everyone is extremely anxious… like we’re collectively holding our breath, waiting for the next shoe to drop”. Well drop it did, and hard, with the broader indexes falling considerably on Thursday…

Does targeting 2% inflation make sense in our current economic environment? Not if you ask Bill Ackman.

Last week, I discussed all of the reports we had coming due before the Fed's December meeting (and rate hike announcement)...including the very important Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that was released this morning. It felt premature to send out my pre-Fed meeting market commentary before that last important inflation…

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One has to laugh at the macho stock rally the bulls pulled off last week as they ONCE AGAIN misunderstand the statements of the Fed. As clearer heads prevail the stock market (SPY) have erased all of last weeks gains and then some. That is the past. What matters is…

The S&P 500 (SPY) quickly dispensed with 2 key levels of resistance on Wednesday following statements by Fed Chairman Powell. Now more people are contemplating that the 2022 bear market may be over and time to get more bullish. 40 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister weighs in on this timely…

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