Although it seems unlikely that September’s jobs report was bad enough to delay a taper
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‘Challenging To Interpret’ Jobs Report Posts Huge Miss
The US economy added just 194,000 jobs in September, the government said Friday. It was
China Comes Back From Holiday, Fines Meituan Half-Billion
Chinese shares rose Friday as the mainland came back online after the holiday. There was
Full Faith And Credit
Markets were pleased to learn that US lawmakers haven’t yet crossed into whatever circle of
The ‘Final Nails In The Selloff’s Coffin’?
It goes both ways. Several weeks back, I attempted to emphasize that although dynamics associated
The (Literal) Coal Mine Canary
Risk appetite returned Thursday, as a variety of key macro risks receded. For now, anyway.
2018 Redux?
When assessing what a prospective down-trade for US equities into year-end might look like, 2018
Marko Kolanovic Predicted The Energy Crisis. Here’s What He Says Now
JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic doesn’t obfuscate. One hallmark of Kolanovic’s missives is a penchant for stating
Warning: Buying The Dip Just Failed
“Meaningful setbacks.” That’s how BofA’s equity derivatives team described recent stumbles for US stocks, which
‘Just Ridiculous’: The Energy Crisis Realizes
Markets remained jumpy Wednesday as higher yields and rapidly rising energy prices kept traders on
Failed Leaders. Allegedly
Right on cue, Elizabeth Warren assailed Jerome Powell again on Tuesday. Powell has “failed as
Clean Up On Aisle Vol
“Vol tends to collapse under its own weight,” Nomura’s Charlie McElligott wrote Tuesday, as US
Services Sector Anecdotes Are Broken Record
It’s the same story over and over again, I’m afraid. The world’s largest economy is
Is A Fed Shakeup The Most Underappreciated Risk?
Amid a veritable whirlwind of macro concerns and all manner of flashy Facebook headlines, the
‘Quite The Perfect Storm’
The angst was palpable Tuesday, even as markets somehow felt more resilient than they should
Amid Selloff, Biden Reassures: ‘A Meteor Is Headed For Our Economy’
“We have an energy crisis, supply chain issues, higher inflation, signs of weaker growth and
Highly Combustible
Well, it wasn’t terribly difficult to write the copy on Monday. OPEC, in its infinite
Can Retail Dip-Buyers Rescue Stocks From Q4 Correction?
Over the weekend, I trudged into the macro rough after a drive aimed at a
If You’re Buying, Evergrande Is Selling
The new week began with a smattering of stagflation headlines and news that Guangdong-based Hopson
The Most Convoluted Macro Environment Ever
You’ve probably heard it before, and you’ll doubtlessly hear it again: It’s the rapidity of
Key Risks As Earnings Season Approaches
I doubt seriously that anyone needs to have the risks enumerated for them again, but
The Final Jobs Report Before The Taper
September payrolls will get top billing in the US this week, while equities look to
‘Think 2018’: Risk Of Q4 ‘Event’ Elevated Amid Macro Mess
Earlier this year, when the retail “meme” mania was in full swing, I suggested the
Clarida Picked An Interesting Time To Rebalance Portfolio
Richard Clarida bought some stocks last year. Specifically, he shifted between $1 million and $5
How Equities Can Rally After September’s Selloff
At some point, it had to happen. After months spent watching paint dry, investors were
Americans Adopt Dire View Of Own Financial Prospects
Americans are the most pessimistic about their personal finances in more than a half-decade. That
US Manufacturing Is A Long Way From Normal
Factory activity in the world’s largest economy remained robust in September, top-tier data out Friday
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