Fed hikes rates by 75pbs and a red hot PPI read signals there is more paid to come short-term. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I hope you enjoy the […]
Category: Economic indicators
An economic indicator is a piece of economic data, usually of macroeconomic scale, that is used by analysts to interpret current or future investment possibilities. These indicators also help to judge the overall health of an economy. Economic indicators can be anything the investor chooses, but specific pieces of data released by the government and non-profit organizations have become widely followed.
Consumer sentiment stinks
Consumer sentiment stinks as the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey hit a new cycle low on Friday. This data point flew under the radar as investors were hyper-focused on the headline CPI number. Which was a bell ringer to say the least. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing […]
Core CPI snuffs peak inflation hopes
Core CPI snuffs peak inflation hopes, including mine. Last month I wrote about the possibility inflation had peaked, you can read that post here. Unfortunately, today’s monthly CPI data release by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics sets a new inflation record. The inflation outlook is less than good. Stocks tank. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! […]
U.S. initial jobless claims not a good sign
U.S. initial jobless claims measure the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. Since March of this year weekly unemployment claims have ticked higher. To be sure, this is not a sign of economic strength, but it’s not a death sentence either. More likely, it’s something […]
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index is known for capturing inflation (or deflation) across a wide range of consumer expenses in the US. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I […]
Ugly consumer sentiment
Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I hope you enjoy the content. I aim for about 500 words or a 2 minute read. Alpha – noun abnormal investing returns, the […]
Inflation running hot stocks not
Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I hope you enjoy the content. I aim for about 500 words or a 2 minute read. Alpha – noun abnormal investing returns, the […]
