Tag Archives: Markets

June 20, 2024

Markets

The Post-Pandemic Economy Is Different!
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

When economies suffer through a recession, they change. Evidence suggests this is what happened to the U.S. economy in 2020. Now inflation is the dominant force. Should the Fed ignore this and cut rates, spurring more inflation, the consequences could be devastating.... Read More

June 18, 2024

Markets

Quick Comments/What We’re Reading
Posted By Greg Blaha | Newsclips

Today's topics include stocks & liquidity, are you ready for another round of debt ceiling drama?, El-Erian argues timing of first cut matters as much as terminal rate, higher rates present opportunity for active equity, Fed communication, gold as a global reserve, the rental market & inflation, and momentum trading... Read More

June 17, 2024

Markets

What Drove Consumer Confidence Down?
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Consumer confidence came in much worse than expected last week. Democrats have soured on the economy as election hopes falter. Since so much of economic data is opinion surveys, like consumer confidence, economists will look at this data and conclude the economy is worsening when these surveys are actually political opinions, not economic ones.... Read More

June 14, 2024

Markets

Extreme and Popular Charts
COT Update

Some highlights from our recent CoT report. ... Read More

Markets

Characteristics of an Asset Bubble
Posted By Alex Malitas | Featured, Newsclips

Many argue about the formation of bubbles and the subsequent popping of bubbles. The truth is they are an extension of human psychology rather than a fixture of financial markets. ... Read More

Markets

Profiling the Mutual Fund & ETF Universe
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

52% of households owning mutual funds make more than $100k per year.... Read More

Markets

The Divide Between Active and Passive Fund Fees
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Active equity mutual funds continue to charge more than 10x the fees of passive equity mutual funds.... Read More

Markets

Breaking Down Retirement Assets
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

42% of U.S. households own an IRA. The difference in ownership between the highest and lowest income buckets is staggering.... Read More

Markets

Government vs. Prime Money Market Funds
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A look at the holdings of government-only money market funds versus prime money market funds... Read More

June 7, 2024

Markets

Extreme and Popular Charts
COT Update

Some highlights from our recent COT report. ... Read More

Markets

Flow of Funds

Breakdown Of Debt Markets Breakdown Of Equity Market Private vs. Government Credit A Look At Households/Consumers ?? Real Estate Overview Cash On The Sidelines... Read More

June 6, 2024

Markets

The Economy, the Deficit & Momentum Stocks Replay & Notes
Bespoke Commentary

Is the economy slowing? When will the deficit matter? How dominant are momentum stocks?... Read More

June 4, 2024

Markets

Jim Bianco on Private Credit, Market Concentration, Yield-Stock Relationship & Corporate Buybacks
Bespoke Commentary

Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss Private Credit, Stock Market Concentration, Bond Yield-Stock Relationship & Corporate Buybacks with Charles Payne.... Read More

June 3, 2024

Markets

Momentum Driving Equity Returns in 2024
Posted By Alex Malitas | Featured, Newsclips

Factor models are widely used by active asset managers to dial in portfolio exposures. It is known that certain factors have an outsized impact on market returns during certain periods. In 2024, momentum stocks have driven equity returns. ... Read More

May 31, 2024

Markets

Extreme and Popular Charts
COT Update

Some highlights from our recent COT report. ... Read More

May 24, 2024

Markets

Extreme and Popular Charts
COT Update

Some highlights from our recent COT report... Read More

May 17, 2024

Markets

Extreme and Popular Charts
COT Update

Some highlights from our recent COT report. ... Read More

Markets

Jim Bianco on Economic Data Sentiment, Market Reaction After the First Rate Cut & the Bond Market
Bespoke Commentary

Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss Economic Data Sentiment, Market Reaction After the First Rate Cut & the Bond Market with Charles Payne.... Read More

Markets

Is Lowering Rates the Answer?
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The idea that lower rates will reduce interest income and rein in spending is classic Modern Monetary Theory thinking. Its basis is the wealth effect. But if cutting rates produces booming stocks, it can supercharge spending and increase inflation.... Read More

May 16, 2024

Markets

Bianco Research Conference Call Replay & Notes – Updating the Economic Landscape
Bespoke Commentary

The economic data since January has been strong. As a result, 10-year yields rose about 80 basis points, hopes for Fed rate cuts were dashed, and stocks rallied. But in recent weeks, the payroll report came in below expectations and initial claims unexpectedly jumped higher. CPI did not produce a number that is likely to move the needle much.... Read More

The Post-Pandemic Economy Is Different! Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Quick Comments/What We’re Reading Posted By Greg Blaha | Newsclips

What Drove Consumer Confidence Down? Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Characteristics of an Asset Bubble Posted By Alex Malitas | Featured, Newsclips

Profiling the Mutual Fund & ETF Universe Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The Divide Between Active and Passive Fund Fees Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Breaking Down Retirement Assets Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Government vs. Prime Money Market Funds Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Momentum Driving Equity Returns in 2024 Posted By Alex Malitas | Featured, Newsclips

Is Lowering Rates the Answer? Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The Post-Pandemic Economy Is Different!
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Quick Comments/What We’re Reading
Posted By Greg Blaha | Newsclips

What Drove Consumer Confidence Down?
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

Characteristics of an Asset Bubble
Posted By Alex Malitas | Featured, Newsclips

Profiling the Mutual Fund & ETF Universe
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The Divide Between Active and Passive Fund Fees
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Breaking Down Retirement Assets
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Government vs. Prime Money Market Funds
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Momentum Driving Equity Returns in 2024
Posted By Alex Malitas | Featured, Newsclips

Is Lowering Rates the Answer?
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips