The DOL reported: In the week ending May 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 247,000, an…
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S&P 500 on the Verge of 6,000: What’s at Stake?
A lot has happened in the stock market since Liberation Day, keeping us on our toes. Volatility has declined significantly,…
Continue ReadingWhy ADX Can Mislead You — And How to Avoid It
In this video, Joe walks through a comprehensive lesson on using the ADX (Average Directional Index) as part of a…
Continue ReadingFed’s Beige Book: “Economic activity has declined slightly”
Fed’s Beige Book Reports across the twelve Federal Reserve Districts indicate that economic activity has declined slightly since the previous…
Continue ReadingStrategic Chaos or Tactical Goldmine? What QQQ’s Chart is Whispering Right Now
Despite the uncertainty prevailing in the markets, the Nasdaq 100 Index ($NDX) has proven resilient, perhaps more so than its…
Continue ReadingHeavy Truck Sales Down 8% YoY in May
This graph shows heavy truck sales since 1967 using data from the BEA. The dashed line is the May 2025…
Continue ReadingISM® Services Index decreased to 49.9% in May
(Posted with permission). The ISM® Services index was at 49.9%, down from 51.6% last month. The employment index increased to 50.7%,…
Continue ReadingADP: Private Employment Increased 37,000 in May
From ADP: ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 37,000 Jobs in May; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%…
Continue ReadingAnimal Spirits: Will AI Take All Our Jobs?
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Continue ReadingS&P 500 Bullish Patterns: Are Higher Highs Ahead?
In this market update, Frank breaks down recent developments across the S&P 500, crypto markets, commodities, and international ETFs. He…
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