The market rallies back on hopes of Tariff pause.
Author: Michael Kramer
Trade Wars: The Return of the Tariff Man
The Tariff Man is back.
Stocks Drop As The Fed Fails To Promise More Rates Cuts
Stocks fell after Powell failed to promise the markets it would deliver more rate cuts.
The Bear Steepener Could Be Ready To Resume
Stocks rose on Tuesday, one day ahead of the Fed meeting.
The Market’s Risk/Reward Does Not Favors The Bulls
It will be a busy week for the stock market with the Fed, big economic data points, and earnings.
Stocks Rise As Sellers Exit and Liquidity Drops
Volume levels in the S&P 500 Futures have fallen to their lowest levels since mid-December.
Stocks Rally, But Volatility Levels Suggest There Isn’t Much Left To Gain
The VIX and the S&P 500 both rallied today.
Stocks Rally As The VIX, Oil, and Rates Fall
The VIX, Rates, and Oil all fell on Tuesday January 21, 2025
The Market Always Wins
The casino was open on Friday and the house proved again, why it always wins.
Stocks Fail To Push Through Key Levels of Resistance as Rates Look For Support
The Nikkei finds itself in an interesting position ahead of the BOJ meeting next week.
Stocks Rock as Rates Drop Following The December CPI Report
Stocks rallied following the CPI. No surprise there.
The VIX 1-Day Rises Sharply Ahead of The December CPI Report
The VIX 1-day rose sharply ahead of the CPI report, suggesting a high degree of nervousness.
Treasury Rates Continue To Rise As Inflation Swaps Break Out
Inflation swaps are pricing in much higher inflation rates in the future.
A Hot CPI Report Threatens Further Bear Steepening of the Yield Curve
The CPI Swap market is pricing in a hot December CPI report
Global Surge In Rates Continues, As Demand For Equity Leverage Evaporates
The VIX 1-Day rose sharply along with rates ahead of the December Jobs report.
Rates And Inflation Swaps Surge As Stocks Tumble On Hot Economic Data
Treasury rates surged following hotter than expected JOLTS and ISM data.
Stocks Give Back Early Gains As Breadth Implodes
Stocks couldn't hold on to early gains, even with Nvidia's big gains.
Strong U.S. Data Could Propel 10- and 30-Year Rates Towards 5% This Week
This week's data will be instrumental in shaping where interest rates go.
Stocks Crumble Amid Falling Demand For Leverage
Stocks started the day higher, until the sellers showed up midday.
2025 Market Outlook: Liquidity Challenges and Rising Rates Threaten Equity Stability
Explore the latest episode of Market Chronicles as host Michael Kramer analyzes the 2025 financial landscape, focusing on liquidity challenges, rising interest rates, and their potential impact on equity markets. Dive into expert insights on key economic indicators, technical patterns, and strategies to navigate the year ahead.