Market Briefing For Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
August 31, 2026
September is notoriously the weakest month of the year; but we shall see ... it likely depends on geopolitics and of course the Fed.
September Outlook: A Dollar Bounce, Rate Hikes, And Trade Talks
Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish signals spark a US Dollar rally as markets price in additional rate hikes.
AI Is Ending America’s Era Of Flat Electricity Demand
Surging AI data center demand is ending the era of flat U.S. electricity growth.
The Price Of Crude And The Cost Of Money
Crude oil and Treasury yields are climbing as Middle East tensions disrupt energy shipping routes.
Convulsion In Credit Markets
U.S. interest costs of $3 billion daily signal a structural crisis, trapping the Fed between inflation and insolvency.
U.S. Debt Matters, But The Euro Area May Create The Next Crisis
U.S. debt attracts headlines, but the Eurozone’s massive unfunded liabilities and fiscal denial pose a greater systemic risk.
LATEST ARTICLES
Financialized Paper Vs The World Of Things
August 31, 2026
One you can print. The other you have to dig up. The biggest holders just started switching. Are you paying attention?
S&P500 ChartStorm - August 30, 2026
August 30, 2026
This week: sentiment snippets, volatility and correlations, credit spreads, seasonal shocks, semi stocks, software, and bitcoin ...
A Little Now, Or A Lot Later
August 30, 2026
People can tolerate a bad deal for a long time. What history shows, again and again, is that they won't tolerate a bad deal they no longer believe they can escape.They need new messages and new messengers.
The Destabilizing Stabilizers: Why Increasing Government Spending Prolongs A Recession
August 30, 2026
Keynesian automatic stabilizers often prolong recessions by distorting market signals.
The Paradox Of Scale: Why Tesla’s Slower Growth Masks A Structural Advantage Over Rivian
August 30, 2026
Tesla maintains a structural edge over Rivian through superior cash-flow generation and efficiency.
3 Value Stocks With Growth For Your Watch List
August 30, 2026
These top-rated stocks feature low PEG and P/S ratios, signaling surging earnings estimates at a significant discount.
BMO And Scotiabank Earnings: Great Results At A 39% Premium
August 30, 2026
Both stocks trade at a 39% valuation premium, creating risk if the bull market cycle turns.
Gold, Silver And Platinum - Elliott Wave Update
August 30, 2026
While near-term volatility remains for platinum, technical patterns signal a wave four completion ahead of a long-term bull market rally.
S&P 500 Index Navigating Between Arc Levels. Potential Continuation Toward 7,790
August 30, 2026
The S&P 500 signals bullish momentum as it clears the 0.618 Arc boundary, targeting a primary zone of 7,790.
The Bond Buybacks Doubled... And Now There's A Military Option
August 30, 2026
Rising money supply and a collapsing Chicago PMI signal a repeat of the housing boom and bust.
The World’s $160 Trillion Debt Market In One Chart
August 30, 2026
The global debt market reached $160.7 trillion in 2025, led by the U.S. with a dominant $61.2 trillion share.
Trump Claims He Will Fill The Strategic Petroleum Reserves With Venezuelan Oil
August 30, 2026
Donald Trump claims he will replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with oil from Venezuela, calling it a no-cost gift. However, legal challenges and skepticism surround the deal's feasibility and immediate impact on energy markets.
WTI Crude Oil: Until Otherwise Prove Beware Of Cautious Realm
August 30, 2026
WTI Crude Oil faces volatility as potential pacts between Oman and Iran threaten to escalate Hormuz Strait tensions.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish signals spark a US Dollar rally as markets price in additional rate hikes.
Surging AI data center demand is ending the era of flat U.S. electricity growth.
Crude oil and Treasury yields are climbing as Middle East tensions disrupt energy shipping routes.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
September is notoriously the weakest month of the year; but we shall see ... it likely depends on geopolitics and of...
Tesla maintains a structural edge over Rivian through superior cash-flow generation and efficiency.
Market participation in the S&P 500 is finally broadening as 46% of its components outperform the index.
Microsoft leads in scale and ROIC, while Palantir outpaces the giant with 32.92% growth and superior cash conversion.
Gold holds firm as markets await Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clarity on Fed policy.