It’s getting ugly out there. Equity selling pressure is intensifying. We are reaching the point to disregard the rate scare and buy stocks now. In late July, we initiated our pullback narrative when our Big Money Index (BMI) peaked out at a scorching 83.9. Stocks never do well in the short-term when the BMI gets… Read more »
The “expect equity weakness” narrative has reached a feverous pitch. We’re now approaching the later stages of this pullback, and that means… Capitulation will ignite a violent equity rally. Fear is swirling. Doom lust is rampant. The crowd is bracing for a never-ending rise in interest rates. We’ve heard these seductive tales before. If you… Read more »
Corporate America may be more inclined to hold cash as a hedge, which would imply fewer buybacks. Fewer Stock Buybacks: An Effect of Higher Interest Rates “More cash means more interest as a way to boost your earnings, especially if the macro condition is deteriorating,” Alec Young from MAPSignals tells Bob Pisani, CNBC Senior Markets… Read more »
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Capitulation is getting closer. That spells more trouble for stocks. It’s time to brace for impact. Look, fear is high right now. Interest rates are surging to levels not seen in over a decade. Pundits proclaim that the end of days is nigh. But here’s the deal. These scare tactics are devices to paralyze you… Read more »
Stocks Need Rates to Stabilize Before Luring Back Buyers “There’s a very tight correlation between equities and rates. They need to see rates come down before buyers have confidence to buy stocks again.” Alec Young, chief investment strategist at MAPsignals tells CNBC. Read more »
Prepare for more downside. Two sectors are seeing forced selling. Turn on the TV and you’ll assume stocks are doomed. I don’t recommend watching the tube. But if you’re inclined to do so, here’s a brief rundown of the bear-tinged headlines you’ll find: Truthfully, the list goes on and on. Afterall, it’s the news. Pundits’… Read more »
Alec Young, our chief investment strategist at MAPsignals, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss his outlook for stocks and bonds amid the inflationary environment. Interest Rates Have To Be Above 6% to Break the Market He discusses his latest macro report, Rising Interest Rates Won’t Kill Stocks, and much more. Read more »
Equities are suffering. Most stocks are breaking lower daily. In fact, our data signals the weakest breadth reading in months. Let’s be honest, watching stocks bleed day after day gets old. The muted -.9% month-to-date performance of the S&P 500 masks the reality of markets right now. While a handful of mega-cap Tech names thrive,… Read more »
After a great run, stocks are finally seeing healthy profit taking. Last month, we enforced our pullback narrative after the BMI hit a scorching 83.9 on August 1. Stocks never do well in the short-term when the BMI gets that hot. Today, we’ll show you why rising interest rates won’t kill stocks. We’ll cover what’s… Read more »