Entries by Tom Essaye

Another Update From Dr. Copper (It’s Been Right)

What’s in today’s report: Another update from Dr. Copper, futures are modestly weaker following disappointing Chinese economic data, the key reports today (in order of importance) are: Retail Sales (E: 0.2%), Empire State Manufacturing Survey (E: 9.0), Industrial Production (E: 0.0%), Housing Market Index (E: 64). and more…

Sectors Insulated from the Trade War

What’s in today’s market: Context for U.S.-China trade: Identifying sectors insulated from trade risks, U.S. stock futures, trade is obviously going to continue, China’s retaliatory tariff deadline of June 1st and Trump’s indecision on the next round of tariffs were received as incremental positives and more…

Trade War Update (After Tariff Increases)

What’s in today’s report: Trade war update, futures are marginally weaker as the U.S. increased tariffs, economic data was solid, we also get the most important economic data point of the week: CPI (E: 0.4%) and more.

When Is the Dovish Fed Good for Stocks?

What’s in today’s report: When is the dovish Fed good for stocks? It’s the difference between “aggressive” and “appropriate”, stock futures are trading lower, trade news will still dominate the markets and more.