Sub-industries (L-4) To Avoid or Short — Beware Cyclicality

in Global Portfolio Strategy

Intro For the last several months, we have been discussing our expectations for economic slowdown fears to become more widespread and that a negative estimate revisions cycle had a near 100% chance of occurring.  Additionally, we have commented that our work has been suggesting that all things cyclical — Industrial Cyclicals, Commodity Cyclicals, Consumer Cyclicals, and Tech Cyclicals — would …

My Work Still Suggests That Rallies Should Be Faded & Thoughts on Energy Weakness

in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio Strategy

I am continuing to urge caution and vigilance for equity investors. My research is strongly suggesting that there still is downside ahead, and evidence is slowly building for having to introduce a new downside target below my longstanding key zone of 3,500-3,600. UGH, don’t shoot the messenger as it’s the indicators in my analytical toolbox.  I am yearning to get …

My Work Suggests More Downside Ahead

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Fed Vice Chairperson Lael Brainerd’s comments on Thursday supported the hawkish thesis I’ve been repeating for many months, and arguably took the quick end to Fed tightening off the table for now. Despite a few glimmers of hope and some evidence that headline inflation has peaked, the latest readings remains well above the central bank’s target level. Hence, I reiterate …

My Work Suggests More Downside Ahead

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The market is bouncing around. My work does not confirm that a “shocking rally” is imminent.  With being said, the equity market is tactically oversold, and a bounce could happen at any moment.  Importantly, my earnings revisions indicators do not support the likelihood of a powerful and sustainable bounce at this time.  Thus, I am still viewing rallies as opportunities …