Markets have held up well to a dramatic reduction in rate-cut estimates

“Since the start of the year, markets have held up well to a dramatic reduction in rate-cut estimates,” Tom Essaye, founder and president of Sevens Report Research, said.

The Russell 2000 and Dow Transports are Fast Approaching

The Russell 2000 and Dow Transports are fast approaching the pre-selloff levels from last week, so a break above 6143 in the Dow Transports and 938 in the Russell 2000 would be significant.

The Real Reason Stocks Rallied Yesterday

So, with the economic data so bad—why did stocks rally yesterday? The answer is changing market expectations of…

This Chart Shows Why Stocks Are Rallying

The spread between Spanish and German yields is crashing lower, which is one of the major reasons stocks rallied yesterday.

The U.S. Economy Showing Signs of a Slowdown – Again. Here’s What to Watch This Week.

The U.S. Economy Showing Signs of a Slowdown – Again. Here’s What to Watch This Week.

This Is the Leading Indicator for All Markets

SXPP: This index remains the leading indicator for all markets, as it is one of the best real time indicators of global economic growth.

Indices to Watch Today – Part II

Theories on the commodity meltdown and what to watch for going forward.