Some thoughts and commentary post-August CPI release.

The BOJ recently exited from its decades-long zero interest rate policy. Does this portend a new era? Let's also learn about vol clustering.

The key highlights for the month This month showed more encouraging signs of inflation easing further. CPI and PPI numbers came in lower...

The S&P 500 is in the 15th year of the bull market since it exited the Great Financial Crisis in 2009. Is it in a bubble and overvalued?

On 20 March 2024, the Federal Reserve doubled down on its pivot and effectively started its "easing".

One of the well-known seasonal patterns is the October effect. Will the stock market crash this October? Let's take a closer look at this.

Amazon will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, effective 26 Feb 2024. Let's see what is the impact.

Inflation and interest rates are still influencing markets in 2024. In this podcast, we share our thoughts on this topic.

The CPI data released yesterday dampened hopes that the Fed will cut rates as fast as what market initially anticipated.

The results from the first FOMC this year will be known in 2 days. This round, overwhelming odds (97%) betted on the rates holding.

We are holding our next breakfast gathering on Saturday morning, 17th February 2024. Join us to learn more about the markets in 2024!

Interest rates continue to be the driving macro factor in markets. Let's take a look at the outlook for interest rates in 2024.

The multi-strategy model is up +6.4% for November 2023 and +13.1% YTD.

Anyone hoping for a bout of relief this month had their hopes dashed. The market rout that began in August did not ease in October.

A tough month. The model portfolio is down -4.2% for the month bringing this year's return to +8.9% YTD. Read to know more.

The model portfolio is up +0.1% for the month bringing this year's return to +13.6% YTD. Read to know more.

Despite all the negative headlines after Jackson Hole, I don't think the speech is as bad as what the media paints it to be at first.

AQ Multi-Strategy Model July 2023 Update: It is up +2.6% for the month bringing this year's return to +13.5%.

FOMC raises rate by another 0.25% to 5.25-5.50%. Some thoughts about this meeting.

Why is inflation not coming down as fast despite one of the most rapid and massive series of rate hikes since the 80s?