Small caps show signs of economic stress?
This week’s chart looks at the rising percentage of small cap companies reporting negative earnings as public index returns mostly remain in neutral.
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Inflation data drives market volatility
As the market remains focused on inflation, this week’s chart looks at S&P returns on days when CPI is released compared to non-release days.
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Sentiment and spending fight it out
Consumer sentiment and spending are telling two different stories, which could lead to differing economic outlooks.
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Yield reversal could complicate the Fed’s job
This week’s chart looks at financial conditions, which could undermine the Fed’s attempt to ready markets for a higher-for-longer environment.
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Strong dollar costs stocks
This week’s chart looks at how recent dollar strength could test an already-challenged equity market.
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A focus on duration amid the nonstop rise in rates
This week’s chart looks at high yield bonds’ limited duration profile compared to investment grade bonds.
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