Jack Ablin
Jack Ablin
bond debate higher market oil prices restraint whether
There has been this continual debate as to whether higher oil prices are inflationary or a restraint on growth. This year, the bond market has signaled that it is inflationary.
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The bond market is still behind the inflation curve. The inflation story continues to chip away at our economy and it doesn't seem to be getting any weaker.
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It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to raise (interest rates) in Japan. A lot of the fuel that has been used to invest in this bond market has been derived from 'easy money' in Japan.
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It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout.
chief corporate growth low strong
When you have strong growth and low wages, the chief beneficiary is corporate America.
active business future longer sector
We're no longer in a buy-and-hold environment. You have to be much more active in sector allocation. That's where the future of this business is going.
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We've come off a phenomenal July. And we've seen a real reversal in the stocks that were leading the market, with economically-sensitive names doing well.
growth job mark number previous projected strong
The projected job growth number would mark a pretty strong snapback from the previous month.
cause commit continues error fed financial since time worry
What I worry about is that if the Fed continues to tighten, they could commit the same error they have done every time since 1980 and cause a financial crisis.
options
You have to look at all the options you have available, from A to Z.
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Between leading indicators and subdued inflation expectations, it's really set a nice backdrop for the market today,
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But the key here is really going to be guidance. Everyone is looking for signs of the rolling over of profit growth, although not as much as the Fed or higher energy prices might indicate.
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With light volume, we're going to bounce around like a ping-pong ball. I wouldn't take any moves this week as a clear indication of anything.
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Maybe now there's enough fear out there to form a base to rally again.