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Small Businesses Unable To Find Employees
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported Tuesday June's Small Business Optimism Index reading equaled 102.5.
Higher Inflation Contributing To Higher Equity Risk Premium
The recent focus of investors and strategists has centered on the higher level of inflation seen in the economy driven in part by higher home prices, higher lumber prices, and higher automobile prices, just to name a few areas.
Still Too Many Unemployed Individuals
Getting the economy back to its pre-recession employment level is on pace to be one of the slower employment recoveries.
Job Openings Climb In Industries Satisfying Pent-Up Demand
May's Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey released this morning showed job openings of 9.2 million were little changed from April's report.
Sharp Recovery In Consumer And CEO Confidence
The Consumer Confidence report noted consumers' had a more favorable view of current business conditions and the overall labor market.
Investors Remain Cautious Based On Sentiment And Fund Flows
On a price only basis the S&P 500 Index is up over 91% since the March 23, 2020 low. Nearly halfway through 2021 and the S&P 500 Index is up a strong 14%.
Stock Buybacks In Vogue And Those Companies' Stocks Are Outperforming
As the economy has recovered from the pandemic-induced recession, S&P 500 companies' reported earnings hit a record $389.01 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, 2021. This exceeds the pre-pandemic high of $294.3 billion seen in Q4 of 2019.
Does Fed's Hawkish Posture Create A 'Buy The Dip' Moment?
The Fed's hawkish comments coming out of the FOMC meeting last week unsettled markets.
Strong Consumer Demand But Too Little Inventory
Many states have reopened their economies and consumers have responded by increasing spending in an effort to satisfy pent-up demand. With consumers accounting for 70% of economic activity, this activity is supercharging economic growth.
Out Of The House And Time To Travel - Stocks Meeting Pent-Up Demand
As this reopening pace quickens, individuals/consumers seem to be scrambling to satisfy some pent-up demand. As a result the 'work from home' oriented stocks are taking a back seat to the travel, leisure and entertainment stocks.
The Job Openings Rate Is Accelerating
This week the April Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey was released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Interestingly, the survey shows a record level of job openings that are close to exceeding the number of individuals that are unemployed.
Firms Unable To Fill Job Openings
In both the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey and the NFIB Small Business Optimism reports released this morning, it is clear that companies are having a difficult time filling open job positions.
Style And Asset Class Rotation Is Taking Place
For nearly three trading weeks the S&P 500 Index has traded mostly sideways, somewhat expected after the fast start to 2021, i.e., the S&P 500 Index up over 11% through the end of April.
Consumer Confidence Rises Sharply In April
The consumer confidence reading was reported at 121.7 a sharp month over month increase of 18.6 points.
Hard Economic Data Suggests A Continued Strengthening Of The Economy
Peak earnings reporting season for the first quarter is upon us. Of the 153 S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings for Q1 2021, 86% have exceeded analyst expectations. In a typical quarter 65% of companies beat expectations.
Tax Increases Are Not Always A Headwind For Stocks
The equity market reacted negatively to the Biden Administration's tax proposal, specifically an increase in the capital gains tax rate. The capital gain tax rate on households making more than $1 million will increase to as much as 43.4%.
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