Fed Wednesday Coming UP
The Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Committee is meeting this week. After that meeting on Wednesday, they will comment on the state of the economy and banking industry. They will also…
The Week Ahead | 3/20/2023
Despite the appearance of a good week for “the market,” bank stocks are once again under pressure. Mega-cap stocks have been the go-to safety outlets for investors as they have…
Bailouts & Sinking Ships
Another 15 years or so pass, and another Fed-induced financial crisis/system meltdown is at hand. They seem to like the attention of market meltdowns so much that we are starting…
The Week Ahead | 03/13/2023
This Just In Goldman Sachs Economist advise they no longer expect March hike by Fed. “In light of the stress in the banking system, we no longer expect the FOMC…
A Bad Week for Tech… Let’s go for a Bank Run
Silvergate Capital Corp announced they would close their banking subsidiary, and the FDIC took over Silicon Valley Bank. Now there is a one-two punch that few people saw coming.
The Week Ahead | 3/06/23
This week, investors are eagerly anticipating the Fed chairman’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report testimony hearings scheduled for March 7th and 8th. The chairman is expected to emphasize that the Fed…
The Week Ahead | 02/27/2022
Personal income has increased by less than expected, while personal spending increased by more than anticipated. The saving rate rose to 4.7% from an upwardly-revised 4.5% in December, compared to…
Mid-Month Review
The market seems to be frustrating both the bulls and the bears in the last few weeks. The bears found themselves caught overexposed in late September of last year. Just…
The Week Ahead | 2/13/2023
Every week, I delve into the latest developments in the world of economics and finance and provide insightful analysis and forecast scenarios to keep you informed and ahead of the…
The Week Ahead | 2/6/2023
January is considered a reasonably good predictor of the stock market’s performance for the rest of the year. According to data dating back to 1928, when January sees an increase…
Fed Day
Wednesday is Fed day. At 2:00 pm, they will announce their new target Fed Funds rate.