Monthly Barometer’s Forward-Looking Monthly Review: An Interdisciplinary View of our Complex Global Economy
February 2017 For the first time in years, we see the possibility of an upside in global growth rather than the opposite. Stronger data keeps coming from the countries/regions that matter the most economically: the US, the EU, China and Asia. Therefore, (1) the...Weekly Market Update
Market Action The Dow Jones has hit 11 consecutive closing highs, a streak that hasn’t been seen since 1987. Plans for tax reform this summer and higher GDP growth goals from the administration have helped fuel the rally. A number of economic indicators buoyed...Weekly Market Update
Market Action Another week and another set of new highs for major U.S. indices. The growth in stocks this week has pushed equities to their richest valuation (on a forward looking basis) since 2004. French bonds have been trading at double last year’s volume over the...Weekly Market Update
Market Action All three major U.S. indices hit record highs this week. Technology, Consumer Discretionary and other cyclical names led the way for the markets as enthusiasm for risk continues to grow. Crude oil prices were largely fell early in the week due to one of...Weekly Market Update
Market Action Markets ended the week strong in the U.S. but just missed posting gains across all three major averages. Earnings so far for corporations have come in strong with 65% of firms beating mean estimates. The U.S. jobs report showed a stronger labor market...Sign Up for Our Publications
