Market Commentary 3/11/2020

Market Commentary 3/11/2020

The stock market has now priced in something along the lines of the following: Coronavirus will grip the country, and the world, for months to come. A full-fledged recession will occur in the United States this year. The oil industry will see major bankruptcies in the...
Market Commentary 3/09/2020

Market Commentary 3/09/2020

On Friday we shared with readers the axiom “Stocks never bottom on a Friday.” Well, are stock market bottoms formed on a Monday? That is a fair question, especially on a Monday like this one. The answer is “maybe.” The “Weekend Effect” is the name given to the...
Market Commentary 3/08/2020

Market Commentary 3/08/2020

Following a breakdown in negotiations among OPEC+ members, Saudi Arabia took the dramatic step of cutting prices by around $6 a barrel. This move has sent global oil prices down by 31%. The largest move since the 1990 Gulf War. In response to this move in oil,...
Market Commentary 3/06/2020

Market Commentary 3/06/2020

“Stocks never bottom on a Friday.” – Wall Street Wisdom Considering the breath-taking volatility this week, the above stock market axiom seems appropriate to share. Stocks remained slightly negative on the day but rallied strong into the close. While the strength of...
Market Commentary 3/03/2020

Market Commentary 3/03/2020

Today, the Federal Reserve lowered rates by 0.50% in a “surprise” move before its regularly scheduled meeting later this month. This is the first time the Fed has made such a move since 2008 during the Financial Crisis.  It was done to get ahead of the effects of the...