Mar 17, 2026 | Martin Pring's Technical Corner
The recent 30% surge in crude oil prices has led many observers—drawing on memories of past energy crises—to immediately warn of recession. That may ultimately prove correct, but we’re cautious about narrative‑driven, back‑of‑the‑envelope predictions. We prefer to...
Sep 10, 2025 | Martin Pring's Technical Corner
It is certainly possible for the Federal Reserve, as the biggest player on the block, to lower money market rates over the course of the next few meetings. However, if it turns out to have been orchestrated out of political expediency rather than as stimulation for a...
Feb 5, 2025 | Martin Pring's Technical Corner
Last April, we wrote an article entitled “Why the Fed May Be Forced to Raise rates, Not Lower Them”. At first glance, our conclusion might appear off the mark. After all, the central bank has since lowered rates three times, to the tune of 100 basis points, justifying...
Apr 2, 2024 | Newsletters
The new year is off to a fine start with stock prices continuing to rally and once again reaching new all-time highs. As we suggested in our winter newsletter, broadening participation within the stock market would be a welcome sign. Indeed, our wish came true this...
Feb 27, 2024 | Martin Pring's Technical Corner
An examination of the prevailing state of the secular trend for inflation- adjusted stock prices reveal some interesting similarities between 1968 and 2024, and these parallels extend beyond the realm of financial markets. It’s important in this exercise to use...
