Turbulence may be an understatement.
Author: Michael Kramer
Stocks Drop Sharply As Big Levels of Support Are Being Put To The Test
Stocks fell sharply on March 3, 2025 as markets worry about tariff's and economic growth
Fourth-Quarter 2024 Thematic Growth Update
2/10/24 We had a strong finish to 2024, with the Mott Thematic Growth Portfolio rising 17.85% net of fees and including dividends, while the S&P 500 Total Return Index ended the year up 25.02%, including dividends. This marked a significant improvement from September 30, when the strategy was up 9.58%, compared to the S&P 500 …
Volatility Crush and Massive Buy Imbalance Send Stocks Higher Ahead of Big Week of Data
Stocks saw a big end of day ramp due an end of month buy imbalance and a late day IV crush.
The Stock Markets Cracks Are Growing As Nvidia Craters Post Earnings
Nvidia fell by about 8% on the day, driving the stock market sharply lower.
Nvidia Results Fail To Impress The Market
Nvidia reported results, and failed to provide any major surprises.
Nvidia’s Revvin’ for Seven: Can It Keep the $2B Streak Alive?
Nvidia's has beat and raised by $2 billion 6 times in a row, can it make 7?
Stocks Drop on February 24, 2025 as Early Rally Attempt Fades Fast
Stocks tried to rally, but couldn't hold and fell sharply midday.
Inflation Expectations Are Becoming Unanchored
Inflation expectations rose to their highest levels since 1995.
The S&P 500 Falls Sharply on Options Expiration
The S&P 500 fell sharply on OPEX
Rates May Still Be Heading Much Higher
Interest rates may still be heading much higher, as inflation expectations continue to rise.
Inflation Swaps Follow Surging Copper Prices Higher, Despite Falling Rates
Copper prices are up more than 12% since the beginning of February.
Hot CPI Reports Sends Shockwaves Throughout The Market
The CPI report came in hotter than expected.
The Market Appears To Be Positioned For A Hot CPI Report
The market appears to think that tomorrow CPI report will hotter than expected.
Soaring Copper Sends Inflation Expectations Higher
Copper and oil prices jumped on February 10 pushing 2 year and 5 year inflation swaps to the brink.
CPI Report Threatens to Destabilize Rates
This week's CPI report comes a critical point for the market.
Volatility Surges Heading Into The January Job Report
The VIX 1Day surged today ahead of the January job report.
Implied Volatility May Rise Sharply Ahead Of The January Job Report
The Vix1D looks to low ahead of the Job Report.
This Week’s Economic Data Could Drive the Market’s Next Big Move
Tomorrow kicks off a big round of economic data.
Tariff News Causes Market Volatility To Spike
The market rallies back on hopes of Tariff pause.