Check out this week’s Weekly Market Trends as we examine broad market strength, two Death Crosses, and what these signals reveal about current market conditions.
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September 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Check out this week’s Weekly Market Trends as we examine broad market strength, two Death Crosses, and what these signals reveal about current market conditions.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #LaRueGibson #WeeklyMarketTrends #financialadvisor #marketanalysis
#LRGWealthAdvisors #LaRueGibson #WeeklyMarketTrends #financialadvisor #marketanalysis
Midterm election years bring volatility—but what happens next matters more.
This video breaks down the data.
Read the full Occasional Daily Thoughts on our blog for deeper context.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialmarkets
This video breaks down the data.
Read the full Occasional Daily Thoughts on our blog for deeper context.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialmarkets
March 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Midterm election years bring volatility—but what happens next matters more.
This video breaks down the data.
Read the full Occasional Daily Thoughts on our blog for deeper context.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialmarkets
This video breaks down the data.
Read the full Occasional Daily Thoughts on our blog for deeper context.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialmarkets
The #stockmarket gets defensive during the middle of midterm election years. We remind our readers, though, that the S&P 500 has not declined in the 12 months following a midterm election since 1938. [Source: Strategas 26.5.19]
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May 19, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The #stockmarket gets defensive during the middle of midterm election years. We remind our readers, though, that the S&P 500 has not declined in the 12 months following a midterm election since 1938. [Source: Strategas 26.5.19]
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#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialadvisor
#LRGWealthAdvisors wishes you and yours the happiest of Holidays and the merriest of Christmases!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #TheChryslerBuilding
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #TheChryslerBuilding
December 24, 2024 at 10:30 PM
#LRGWealthAdvisors wishes you and yours the happiest of Holidays and the merriest of Christmases!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #TheChryslerBuilding
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #TheChryslerBuilding
Past performance does not guarantee future reults.
If you believe the U.S. Dollar will continue to weaken as we have argued over these past months...
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If you believe the U.S. Dollar will continue to weaken as we have argued over these past months...
#assetallocation #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
December 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Past performance does not guarantee future reults.
If you believe the U.S. Dollar will continue to weaken as we have argued over these past months...
#assetallocation #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
If you believe the U.S. Dollar will continue to weaken as we have argued over these past months...
#assetallocation #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
Historical data indicate that major commodity advances have coincided with weakening U.S. Dollar regimes. History MAY not repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Historical data indicate that major commodity advances have coincided with weakening U.S. Dollar regimes. History MAY not repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #assetallocation #financialadvisor
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #assetallocation #financialadvisor
Deglobalization keeps inflation pressure upward. When inflation expectations rise, both stocks & bonds face higher discount rates. Earnings weaken & bond coupons lose value. In this environment, the traditional safety trade may fail making portfolio construction critical #LRGWealthAdvisors
March 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Deglobalization keeps inflation pressure upward. When inflation expectations rise, both stocks & bonds face higher discount rates. Earnings weaken & bond coupons lose value. In this environment, the traditional safety trade may fail making portfolio construction critical #LRGWealthAdvisors
If your investment thesis involved rate cuts in 2026, the Two-Year Treasury Note now disagrees with you, #Inflation worries abound changing the character of rate expectations. #Staytuned
#investmentadvice #financialadvisor #interestrates #LRGWealthAdvisors
#investmentadvice #financialadvisor #interestrates #LRGWealthAdvisors
March 27, 2026 at 10:03 PM
If your investment thesis involved rate cuts in 2026, the Two-Year Treasury Note now disagrees with you, #Inflation worries abound changing the character of rate expectations. #Staytuned
#investmentadvice #financialadvisor #interestrates #LRGWealthAdvisors
#investmentadvice #financialadvisor #interestrates #LRGWealthAdvisors
U.S. initial jobless claims remained historically low at ~224,000 this week. [Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025.03.26] Job data made it through another week without major labor market contagion. How long will it last?
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#lrgwealthadvisors #financialadvisor #laruegibson
March 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
U.S. initial jobless claims remained historically low at ~224,000 this week. [Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025.03.26] Job data made it through another week without major labor market contagion. How long will it last?
#lrgwealthadvisors #financialadvisor #laruegibson
#lrgwealthadvisors #financialadvisor #laruegibson
#Gold hedges inflation & provides safe haven during crises #Bitcoin has emerged as a market liquidity & risk appetite barometer Both trade at or near highs What are these markets communicating? Source: Strategas 25.01.30
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
#lrgwealthadvisors
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
#lrgwealthadvisors
February 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#Gold hedges inflation & provides safe haven during crises #Bitcoin has emerged as a market liquidity & risk appetite barometer Both trade at or near highs What are these markets communicating? Source: Strategas 25.01.30
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
#lrgwealthadvisors
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
#lrgwealthadvisors
#Banks borrow short and lend long, generally. A flattening #yieldcurve, all things being equal, may squeeze #bank profitability. #Staytuned
Source: Baird|Strategas 2026.09.24
Past Performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
#bondyields #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors
Source: Baird|Strategas 2026.09.24
Past Performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
#bondyields #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors
September 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
#Banks borrow short and lend long, generally. A flattening #yieldcurve, all things being equal, may squeeze #bank profitability. #Staytuned
Source: Baird|Strategas 2026.09.24
Past Performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
#bondyields #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors
Source: Baird|Strategas 2026.09.24
Past Performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
#bondyields #investmentadvice #LRGWealthAdvisors
Concentration in a small number of stocks, in a single industry group, and a single industry sub-group will matter one day What catalyzes the rotation from these names and this industry group?
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#techstocks #stockmarket #artificialintelligence #LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialadvisor
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Concentration in a small number of stocks, in a single industry group, and a single industry sub-group will matter one day What catalyzes the rotation from these names and this industry group?
#techstocks #stockmarket #artificialintelligence #LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialadvisor
#techstocks #stockmarket #artificialintelligence #LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice #financialadvisor
Investment grade credit spreads reached 92 basis points on March 13th, the highest level of 2026 and the widest since April 2025. Mortgage-backed security spreads have also been widening. Credit markets may be signaling economic weakness ahead #Staytuned #LRGWealthAdvisors #recession
March 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Investment grade credit spreads reached 92 basis points on March 13th, the highest level of 2026 and the widest since April 2025. Mortgage-backed security spreads have also been widening. Credit markets may be signaling economic weakness ahead #Staytuned #LRGWealthAdvisors #recession
The relationship between wage growth & #Inflation provides insight into real economic animal spirits. We have not seen any improvement in this relationship What effect will #tariffs have? How will the #Fed react to this? [Source: Strategas 2025.03.17] Stay tuned
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#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
March 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The relationship between wage growth & #Inflation provides insight into real economic animal spirits. We have not seen any improvement in this relationship What effect will #tariffs have? How will the #Fed react to this? [Source: Strategas 2025.03.17] Stay tuned
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
The solid GDP growth with limited job gains readings imply strong #productivity. Nonfarm productivity surged in the 3rd quarter at a +4.9% q/q annual rate (!) causing unit labor costs to decline 1.9%. This may mean more growth & less inflation simultaneously!
#LRGWealthAdvisors
#LRGWealthAdvisors
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The solid GDP growth with limited job gains readings imply strong #productivity. Nonfarm productivity surged in the 3rd quarter at a +4.9% q/q annual rate (!) causing unit labor costs to decline 1.9%. This may mean more growth & less inflation simultaneously!
#LRGWealthAdvisors
#LRGWealthAdvisors
Smoot-Hawley taught economists & policy makers many things 2 lessons were
1. #Tariffs decelerate economic activity. Growth periods become #recessions, & recessions become #depressions.
2. Backing countries into a corner can result in their response becoming difficult to model.
#lrgwealthadvisors
1. #Tariffs decelerate economic activity. Growth periods become #recessions, & recessions become #depressions.
2. Backing countries into a corner can result in their response becoming difficult to model.
#lrgwealthadvisors
April 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Smoot-Hawley taught economists & policy makers many things 2 lessons were
1. #Tariffs decelerate economic activity. Growth periods become #recessions, & recessions become #depressions.
2. Backing countries into a corner can result in their response becoming difficult to model.
#lrgwealthadvisors
1. #Tariffs decelerate economic activity. Growth periods become #recessions, & recessions become #depressions.
2. Backing countries into a corner can result in their response becoming difficult to model.
#lrgwealthadvisors
The Investors Intelligence Bull/Bear Ratio Survey captures the fear and unease investors feel today. The ingredients /conditions for a tradeable and, perhaps, investable market bottom exist. What's your plan? We have one.
Source: Investors Intelligence 25.04.08
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
Source: Investors Intelligence 25.04.08
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Investors Intelligence Bull/Bear Ratio Survey captures the fear and unease investors feel today. The ingredients /conditions for a tradeable and, perhaps, investable market bottom exist. What's your plan? We have one.
Source: Investors Intelligence 25.04.08
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
Source: Investors Intelligence 25.04.08
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
Historically there is a modest lull the 1st 2 weeks of Dec that often sees markets chop following a potent Thanksgiving week Seasonal historic data imply strength into the new year though Of course past performance does not guarantee future results
#LRGWealthAdvisors #stockmarket #investmentadvice
#LRGWealthAdvisors #stockmarket #investmentadvice
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Historically there is a modest lull the 1st 2 weeks of Dec that often sees markets chop following a potent Thanksgiving week Seasonal historic data imply strength into the new year though Of course past performance does not guarantee future results
#LRGWealthAdvisors #stockmarket #investmentadvice
#LRGWealthAdvisors #stockmarket #investmentadvice
Consensus expects broader leadership in 2026 We remain open to a tech rebound given earnings strength and AI spending The Magnificent 7 outperformed the equal weighted S&P 500 by over 400 bps last week Early but leadership at the top may reassert Source Strategas 1 27 26 #LRGWealthAdvisors
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Consensus expects broader leadership in 2026 We remain open to a tech rebound given earnings strength and AI spending The Magnificent 7 outperformed the equal weighted S&P 500 by over 400 bps last week Early but leadership at the top may reassert Source Strategas 1 27 26 #LRGWealthAdvisors
On Monday, some #stockmarket benchmark indexes changed from uptrend to DOWNTREND. [Source: Tradestation Technologies 25.04.07]
There are no perfect tools, but up is better than down.
These Indexes find themselves in downtrends:
S&P Top 20
S&P 400 Mid-Cap
Oil
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
There are no perfect tools, but up is better than down.
These Indexes find themselves in downtrends:
S&P Top 20
S&P 400 Mid-Cap
Oil
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
April 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On Monday, some #stockmarket benchmark indexes changed from uptrend to DOWNTREND. [Source: Tradestation Technologies 25.04.07]
There are no perfect tools, but up is better than down.
These Indexes find themselves in downtrends:
S&P Top 20
S&P 400 Mid-Cap
Oil
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
There are no perfect tools, but up is better than down.
These Indexes find themselves in downtrends:
S&P Top 20
S&P 400 Mid-Cap
Oil
#LRGWealthAdvisors #investmentadvice
Strong momentum often signals a turning point. Learn why history matters—and why discipline is key.
👉 Blog link: https://lrgwealthadvisors.hightoweradvisors.com/blogs/insights/momentum-meets-mean-reversion
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👉 Blog link: https://lrgwealthadvisors.hightoweradvisors.com/blogs/insights/momentum-meets-mean-reversion
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Momentum Meets Mean Reversion
<p>A century of market history shows a consistent rhythm: when the S&P 500 posts extraordinary trailing three-year performance, investors often celebrate just as the odds for future gains begin to diminish. Our review of data from 1928 through September 2025 reveals a recurring pattern—strong short-term momentum followed by notable mean reversion over the next one […]</p>
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November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Strong momentum often signals a turning point. Learn why history matters—and why discipline is key.
👉 Blog link: https://lrgwealthadvisors.hightoweradvisors.com/blogs/insights/momentum-meets-mean-reversion
#LaRueGibson #LRGWealthAdvisors #StockMarket #InvestmentAdvice #LiveTheLifeYouImagine
👉 Blog link: https://lrgwealthadvisors.hightoweradvisors.com/blogs/insights/momentum-meets-mean-reversion
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During past tightening cycles, we observe two important points:
1) The Fed has rarely raised #interestrates once during a tightening cycle
2) Historically, the #Fed only pauses tightening after something breaks [a hedge fund, a financial institution, etc.]
#Staytuned
#inflation #LRGWealthAdvisors
1) The Fed has rarely raised #interestrates once during a tightening cycle
2) Historically, the #Fed only pauses tightening after something breaks [a hedge fund, a financial institution, etc.]
#Staytuned
#inflation #LRGWealthAdvisors
September 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
During past tightening cycles, we observe two important points:
1) The Fed has rarely raised #interestrates once during a tightening cycle
2) Historically, the #Fed only pauses tightening after something breaks [a hedge fund, a financial institution, etc.]
#Staytuned
#inflation #LRGWealthAdvisors
1) The Fed has rarely raised #interestrates once during a tightening cycle
2) Historically, the #Fed only pauses tightening after something breaks [a hedge fund, a financial institution, etc.]
#Staytuned
#inflation #LRGWealthAdvisors
In 2018 and 2022, High Yield CDX credit default swap spreads were already deteriorating as Fed tightening bit. As this tightening cycle begins, credit remains calm. We'll watch closely for that to change.
Src: Bloomberg 26.9.22 Baird|Strategas 26.9.22
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Src: Bloomberg 26.9.22 Baird|Strategas 26.9.22
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September 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
In 2018 and 2022, High Yield CDX credit default swap spreads were already deteriorating as Fed tightening bit. As this tightening cycle begins, credit remains calm. We'll watch closely for that to change.
Src: Bloomberg 26.9.22 Baird|Strategas 26.9.22
#LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
Src: Bloomberg 26.9.22 Baird|Strategas 26.9.22
#LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
Check out this week’s Weekly Market Trends as major benchmarks remain in uptrends
while new Golden and Death Crosses highlight changing momentum beneath the surface.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #FinancialAdvisor #LaRueGibson #MarketTrends
while new Golden and Death Crosses highlight changing momentum beneath the surface.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #FinancialAdvisor #LaRueGibson #MarketTrends
September 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Check out this week’s Weekly Market Trends as major benchmarks remain in uptrends
while new Golden and Death Crosses highlight changing momentum beneath the surface.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #FinancialAdvisor #LaRueGibson #MarketTrends
while new Golden and Death Crosses highlight changing momentum beneath the surface.
#LRGWealthAdvisors #FinancialAdvisor #LaRueGibson #MarketTrends
The Fed raised rates Wednesday, yet long-term inflation expectations remain contained. The 5yr/5yr forward breakeven sits near 2.3%, suggesting markets have not priced a lasting inflation problem.
Src: Bloomberg Finance L.P. | Baird Strategas 2026.09.18
#LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
Src: Bloomberg Finance L.P. | Baird Strategas 2026.09.18
#LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
September 21, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The Fed raised rates Wednesday, yet long-term inflation expectations remain contained. The 5yr/5yr forward breakeven sits near 2.3%, suggesting markets have not priced a lasting inflation problem.
Src: Bloomberg Finance L.P. | Baird Strategas 2026.09.18
#LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor
Src: Bloomberg Finance L.P. | Baird Strategas 2026.09.18
#LRGWealthAdvisors #financialadvisor