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...
Jan 20, 2026 | Newsletters
Happy New Year! While 2025 delivered positive total returns for major U.S. stock markets, the path to those gains was marked by significant market volatility. A new presidential administration, shifting policy priorities, renewed tariff negotiations, a lengthy...
Oct 15, 2025 | Newsletters
After a volatile first half of the year, market gains accelerated in the third quarter. Encouragingly, the recent advance unfolded with a welcome steadiness and a more stable environment for investors. Several sectors, most notably technology, industrials, and...
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...
Jul 10, 2025 | Newsletters
The second quarter of 2025 brought a wave of global upheaval and domestic political tension, which unnerved investors. Despite market volatility, major indexes finished the first half of the year near all-time highs — a reminder of the importance of staying invested...