Click here to download this commentary in PDF format. Layoff announcements are ramping up as companies adjust to slowing sales and profitability. So far, major job cuts have been concentrated in technology and consumer-related industries due to overhiring during the pandemic recovery when demand was unusually strong. Whether this spills into the broader economy is the subject […]
To see this commentary in PDF form, click here. Over the past week, there has been nonstop news coverage on the federal government hitting the $31.4 trillion borrowing limit known as the debt ceiling. This once again puts Washington drama on center stage as the Treasury Department enacts “extraordinary measures” to not default on its obligations. Although this […]
The bear market in bonds last year was a shock to markets and raised questions around the role of fixed income securities in portfolios. This is because, until 2021, inflation had been steadily falling for 40 years, pushing interest rates lower and bond prices higher. This period supported the idea that bonds act as a stable foundation to […]
January 11, 2023 Click here to download PDF version. Only one full week into 2023, news headlines have already sparked concern among some investors. From the protracted House Speaker battle in Congress to layoff announcements across industries, markets have been on edge. Despite these challenges, the pivotal issue continues to be whether the Fed will cause a recession […]
2022 was a challenging year for investors. Markets fell into bear market territory and experienced the worst annual performance since 2008. The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq declined 19.4%, 8.8% and 33.1%, respectively, last year. Interest rates swung wildly with the 10-year Treasury yield jumping from 1.51% at the start of the year to a […]
This past week was short and light. The S&P 500 brought in $26.25 billion in inflows versus $28.25 billion in capital outflows. We begin the new year with very poor market internals. Breadth is week with the Advance-Decline Line falling and the % of stocks obtaining New Highs falling rapidly, nearing July / October lows. […]
Scott Martin, Chief Investment Officer at Kingsview Wealth Management discusses earnings for the upcoming quarter. Click here to listen to the full interview. Program: Making Money with Charles Payne Date: 12/23/2022 Station: Fox News Channel Time: 2:00PM CHARLES PAYNE: Joining me to discuss PAC Private wealth management. They’re managing principal David Dietz. Sure. Vest CEO […]
Click here to listen to the full interview. Program: Cavuto Coast to Coast Date: 12/21/2022 Station: Fox News Channel Time: 12:00PM NEIL CAVUTO: All right. Another day, another potential rally going on here. The Dow up 471 points. What’s interesting, we have not a seismic shift in thinking on Wall Street, but a more openness […]
Fox News Business Cavuto Cavuto Live 12/17/2022 Kingsview CIO Scott Martin discusses shopping trends this holiday season. Click here to listen to the full interview. Program: Cavuto Live Date 12/17/22 Station: Fox News Channel Time: 10:00AM NEIL CAVUTO: All right. This isn’t just a Saturday. This is Super Saturday. Your last chance to take advantage of some […]
Click here to download this commentary in PDF format. Inflation, interest rates and the Fed have been the driving forces behind the market in 2022. These factors broke a number of trends that have influenced portfolio decisions over the past several decades, creating an uncomfortable investment environment. This has kept many investors guessing at what might […]