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Stock Market Ends Week on Positive Note; Market Internals May Be Turning Bullish
September’s strong labor market—336,000 jobs added—initially shocked investors. Treasury yields and the US Dollar Index ($USD) spiked higher, while equity…
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This tweet last week caught my attention. Current situation: 1. Stocks are falling like a recession is coming 2. Oil…
Continue Reading1st Look at Local Housing Markets in September; Early Reporting Markets suggest Sales at New Cycle Low in September
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in September A brief excerpt: This…
Continue Reading2023 Virginia Tax Rebate: Who Will Get it, How Much and How?
Now that Gov. Glenn Youngkin has approved the 2023 budget, Virginia taxpayers are set to receive a one-time tax rebate…
Continue ReadingTLT Bond ETF Crashes and Burns: Buy Now or Steer Clear?
Due to a series of interest-rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, retail stock and ETF investors are suddenly paying attention…
Continue ReadingWholesale Used Car Prices Increased 1.0% in September; Down 3.9% Year-over-year
From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices See Minimal Increase in August Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and…
Continue ReadingYields Soar on Strong Jobs Report
From a bullish perspective, I was hoping to see the “goldilocks” jobs report, one which still showed job growth, but…
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Continue ReadingEntering the 4th Presidential Year
We are just about to wrap up the 3rd year of the current presidential term, and head into the 4th…
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