Stimulus-Induced Stock Crash? No, Housing Market Faces Real Freefall
The housing market is in trouble after the Trump administration reaffirmed it is moving away from stimulus until post-election.
October 7, 2020 No Comments
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Goldman Sachs’ Rosy Outlook on the Stock Market Could End in Tears
Goldman Sachs is way too optimistic about corporate profitability in 2021. The stock market is facing many risks that could limit its rally next year.
October 5, 2020 No Comments
The U.S. Stock Market Has a New Threat: ‘All-Out Cold War’
The U.S. stock market faces myriad risks heading into the fourth quarter. That’s on top of the pandemic-induced economic decline.
October 1, 2020 No Comments
S&P 500 Just Triggered a Rare Buy Signal – Should You Listen?
The S&P 500 flashed a rare buy signal on Monday. Historically, this means stocks are primed for strong gains in the next six to 12 months.
September 30, 2020 1 Comment
U.S. Stock Market Is Starting to Price in Dire State of the Economy
The U.S. stock market has finally begun to price in shocking data coming about the declining state of the economy.
September 27, 2020 1 Comment
Goldman Calls It: U.S. Economy Is in Grave Danger Without Stimulus
GDP growth is set to drop from 4% to 2% given the absence of stimulus, warns Goldman Sachs. The data agree.
September 25, 2020 1 Comment
Stock Market Doomsayers Seem to Be Overlooking This Big Bull Signal
The stock market has rallied despite a drop in buybacks. The market could get a boost when buybacks ramp up again.
September 16, 2020 No Comments
Wildfires Boost Lumber Prices to Record Highs as Housing Costs Surge
Lumber has been a top-performing asset, as housing demand and wildfires have increased demand and reduced supply. But a drop may be next.
September 14, 2020 No Comments
Unemployment Could Hold the Key to Donald Trump’s Reelection
If the unemployment rate continues to decline, Donald Trump may be able to capture independent voters in swing states worried about their jobs.
September 6, 2020 No Comments
Rising Food Inflation & Shortages May Lead to the Worst Riots Yet
Food costs have soared this year but may head even higher due to poor crop production. Combined with declining stimulus, riots could occur.
September 6, 2020 No Comments
Goldman Pumps Stock Market With Some FOMO, But You Shouldn’t Listen
Goldman is encouraging investors to put more money into the stock market, as it expects equities to outperform bonds over the next year.
August 30, 2020 No Comments
The Housing Market Isn’t a Bursting Bubble – Yet
For now, the housing market is showing strong demand. But as incomes drop and affordability plummets, it could become a dangerous bubble
August 30, 2020 No Comments
Here’s the Biggest Sign the U.S. Stock Market Is in a Bubble
Here’s the biggest sign we are in a bubble: U.S. tech companies now have a bigger market cap than the entire European stock market.
August 29, 2020 No Comments
Housing Market Completes Comeback With Pending Home Sales – or Has It?
Pending home sales rose in July, but inventory shortages could limit further sales growth. The housing market is less affordable as prices keep rising.
August 27, 2020 No Comments
Who’s Really Benefiting from the Surge in Consumer Spending?
Consumer spending is on the rise, and nearly back to pre-Covid levels. However, a look behind the data suggests a lagging economy for years.
August 26, 2020 No Comments
Housing Market Defies Economic Malaise as Home Prices Rise Again
U.S. home prices rose in Q2 2020, continuing their upward trend since 2011. Here’s why this housing market trend will continue.
August 25, 2020 No Comments
Travel Stocks Are Soaring on Vaccine Optimism. Can They Fly Higher?
Travel stocks are rallying amid optimism about a near-term coronavirus treatment and vaccine. This optimism is likely overblown.
August 24, 2020 No Comments
Dow Booms on Virus Hopes – But Economists Fear Double-Dip Recession
The Dow Jones is booming as the Trump White House races to fast-track COVID-19 drugs – but economists warn of a “double-dip” recession.
August 24, 2020 No Comments
Crashing Corporate Dividends Pose Unique Threat to Record Stock Rally
Asset management giant Janus Henderson revealed global dividends fell by $100 billion in Q2, raising a potential threat to the record stock market rally.
August 24, 2020 No Comments
Why the 2020 Stock Market Rally Could Be Far From Over
Every time the stock market has hit a new all-time high during a recession, it has rallied further over the next 12 months.
August 23, 2020 No Comments
Here’s Why the U.S. Stock Market’s Recovery Is an Illusion
The stock market recovery doesn’t look solid at all. Five mega-cap stocks, which make up for 23% of the S&P 500, have driven the index to all-time highs.
August 22, 2020 No Comments
Could the Housing Market Save Capitalism as We Know It?
As small businesses struggle to survive, economists warn capitalism is under fire. Relief may come from a surprising place: the housing market.
August 22, 2020 No Comments
High Jobless Claims Aren’t Going Away in This ‘Record’ Stock Market
The stock market is soaring to record highs, but unemployment remains elevated. What does this mean for investors?
August 21, 2020 No Comments
Dow Teeters as Economy’s Bright Spot Faces Unexpected Threat
The Dow Jones is heading toward a narrow gain today, but one economist warns the economy’s unmistakable bright spot may start to “flicker.”
August 21, 2020 No Comments
The Stock Market Is Having a V-Shaped Recovery, but Not the Job Market
The stock market has recovered fast but not the job market. U.S. weekly jobless claims jump back above 1 million, raising concerns about the economy.
August 20, 2020 No Comments
U.S. Share Buybacks Plummet Faster Than Corporate Profits in 8-Yr Low
The momentum of the U.S. stock market has been slowing since early August as companies increasingly cuddle cash and avoid stock buybacks.
August 20, 2020 No Comments
Will the End of the Pandemic Signal the Death of the Housing Crisis?
The current housing market has economists scrambling, but not for the reason you might think. Here’s the lo-down.
August 17, 2020 No Comments
The Stock Market Is at Bubble Levels – And Yes, Inflation Is to Blame
Inflation isn’t really coming in below central bank targets. It’s just showing up somewhere the Fed isn’t looking: the stock market.
August 16, 2020 No Comments
Has the U.S. Housing Market Become Recession-Proof?
The U.S. housing market has been propped up by a lack of supply and strong buyer interest even in a pandemic.
August 16, 2020 No Comments
U.S. Stock Market Risks ‘Weeks’ of Stagnation After Roaring Rally
There are no bilateral talks scheduled in the immediate-term, pushing analysts to predict two weeks of stagnation in the stock market.
August 12, 2020 No Comments
Goldman’s Rosy Forecast About the Economy Is Dead Wrong. Here’s Why
Goldman Sachs has raised its GDP and employment forecasts for 2021 as it expects a vaccine to be approved in the coming months.
August 10, 2020 No Comments
How the Federal Reserve Has Made Your Life Worse During the Pandemic
Fed stimulus hasn’t helped those who needed it the most. The gap between the rich and the poor has widened during the pandemic.
August 9, 2020 No Comments
Here’s Where the Red-Hot Housing Market Is About to Plunge
U.S. home prices are recovering at a blistering pace, but some local housing markets could be on the verge of an abrupt plunge.
August 8, 2020 No Comments
Buckle Up, Evictions & Foreclosures May Swamp the U.S. Housing Market
With nearly a third of Americans behind on rent and mortgage payments, foreclosures and evictions could swamp the U.S. housing market.
August 7, 2020 No Comments
Trump’s China Tech Attack is Bad News For the Stock Market
The U.S. stock market closed with a modest gain. But U.S.-China relations are reaching a boiling point, threatening the market’s momentum.
August 7, 2020 No Comments
Face It, America: We’ve Failed Dr. Anthony Fauci
The death threats against Dr. Fauci and his children are proof that Americans have failed him, science, and each other.
August 6, 2020 No Comments
U.S. Jobs Recovery Is Losing Steam. So Will the Stock Market Rally
The massive miss in July’s private payrolls growth indicates the economy’s rebound is flattening. Stocks haven’t priced in a weak recovery.
August 5, 2020 No Comments
Sorry Trump, More $1,200 Stimulus Checks Won’t Save the Stock Market
The stock market is being buoyed by hopes for more $1,200 stimulus checks, but further government aid won’t prevent a big correction.
August 5, 2020 No Comments
How Microsoft’s TikTok Tussle Risks a U.S. Stock Market Shock
Microsoft is trying to acquire TikTok in the U.S. But, China’s sudden pushback against the acquisition poses a U.S. stock market threat.
August 4, 2020 No Comments
A Frightening Omen for the U.S. Housing Market
As construction spending contracts for a fourth straight month, a feverish housing market must grapple with a supply shock without a solution.
August 3, 2020 No Comments
Prepare for a Massive Stock Market Meltdown & Explosive Gold Rally
The stock market could drop 80% due to prolonged economic damages. Gold could hit $2,300 an ounce this year and $10,000 by the end of the decade.
August 3, 2020 No Comments
4 Charts Show a Recession Is More Likely Than a Recovery
Worrying real-time economic measures suggest the U.S. economy is more likely to slip into a recession than make a full recovery.
August 2, 2020 No Comments
Trump’s Demolition of AFFH Won’t Help the U.S. Housing Market
Donald Trump’s destruction of Obama-era AFFH is purely a political play. It could end up costing American homeowners a lot more.
August 2, 2020 No Comments
Low Mortgage Rates Won’t Solve the Housing Market’s Biggest Problem
The U.S. housing market still has a big affordability problem that low mortgage rates won’t solve. Home prices are becoming too expensive for many Americans.
August 2, 2020 No Comments
Dow, S&P 500 Under Pressure as Economic Recovery Stalls
The U.S. stock market is down sharply on Thursday as investors take in dismal GDP and unemployment numbers.
July 30, 2020 No Comments
How the Housing Market Recovery Is Making Inequality Worse
The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates inequalities across the United States, especially in the housing market.
July 30, 2020 No Comments
Something Stinks With Kodak Insider Trading—But Not from Executives
Insiders bought Eastman Kodak stock last month, but it probably wasn’t corporate executives. Who illegally benefitted from this week’s news?
July 30, 2020 No Comments
Wealthy Investors Risk Bubble Warnings to Rush a Bullish Stock Market
The demand for equities in China is surging, as thousands of hedge funds rush into the stock market, buoyed by favorable market conditions.
July 30, 2020 No Comments