Thoughts About Some Interesting Charts

Charts, like photos, sometimes capture the mood of data. They also have a way of compacting history, so one can see differences or similarities to previous economic cycles. This chart shows the extent to which the “yield curve” is inverted. An inverted yield curve is caused when rates for short-term debt exceed the rates paid […]
Bernanke Review: Bank of England scraps fan charts in forecast overhaul – CNBC

Exterior of the Bank of England in London, UK. Mike Kemp | In Photo | Getty Images LONDON – The Bank of England on Friday announced a “once in a generation” review of its inflation forecasts, following a long-awaited review by former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The review, launched in response to criticism of […]
Fetterman charts a different path, breaks with fellow Democrats in the Senate

Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, cut another number in the U.S. Senate. And we’re not referring to his massive 6-foot-7 nose tackle frame. Or Fetterman’s signature, ever-present hoodie. We’re talking about Fetterman creating a unique image in the Senate. He is not the “progressive” that most voters thought he was. Democrats ready to support […]
An even better way to play a potential small-cap stock breakout, according to the charts – CNBC

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about small-cap stocks breaking out of their recent ranges and catching up with their large-cap brethren. Do you think we are seeing a catch-up trade for small businesses? Yes, but you need to focus on the right areas to get the most out of your small investment. […]
UN climate report says 2023 was ‘off the charts’

The Earth endured the hottest year on record in 2023, but records for six other climate change indicators were also broken, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday. of 2023 Global Climate Status Report The report, published by the World Meteorological Organization, the United Nations’ climate agency, confirms what has already been widely […]
The charts show the S&P 500 is at a very critical juncture. How to protect your portfolio – CNBC

The stock market is at a very important crossroads here, and following this morning’s hot CPI results, the reaction to this data could determine market trends over the next 3-5 months. While I remain bullish, I am acutely aware of the macro, fundamental, and sentiment-based risks facing this market at all-time highs. We outline our […]
Video: Female worker swings hammer at masked thief at pizza shop in Oakland where crime has been off the charts

Surveillance video captured the moment a female employee tried to swing a hammer at a masked thief at an Oakland pizza shop where crime seems to be getting worse by the day. In fact, a video showed Cibel Pizza employees using recycling bins to fend off scammers who entered the store around 10:30pm on Friday. […]
This chip stock turnaround story should beat the market from here, according to the charts – CNBC
Semiconductor stocks tend to lead the way on a strong tape. The impressive rally late last week was typical of this, with the semiconductor sector benchmark rising between 3% and 4% on both Thursday and Friday, compared favorably with major indexes. Momentum and relative strength in the semiconductor sector drew us to Micron Technology, Inc. […]