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Weekly Market Outlook: September 8–12, 2025
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Weekly Market Outlook: September 8–12, 2025
As a Republican investor, I’m fed up with the Federal Reserve’s refusal to cut interest
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-09-08
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Low Job Numbers and the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
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Low Job Numbers and the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
Recent labor market data has revealed weaker-than-expected job numbers, raising important questions about the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates.
by Christian Morano | 2025-09-05
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How to Read the ADP Data and What It Means to Conservative Investors
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How to Read the ADP Data and What It Means to Conservative Investors
Economic reports can seem like a sea of numbers, but a few stand out for their ability to shape market expectations.
by Christian Morano | 2025-09-04
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INTRODUCING - TheLetter™ U.S. Economy Strength Score (USESS™) – A New Weekly Benchmark
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INTRODUCING - TheLetter™ U.S. Economy Strength Score (USESS™) – A New Weekly Benchmark
TheLetter U.S. Economy Strength Score (USESS™)
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-09-03
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What Smart Investors Are Watching This Week
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What Smart Investors Are Watching This Week
I’ve been in this game long enough to know that weeks like this can move markets in a big way.
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-09-02
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Labor Day: A Nod to the Hustle of the American Spirit
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Labor Day: A Nod to the Hustle of the American Spirit
Labor Day swoops in like a golden ticket
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-29
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The AI Tech Investment Bubble: How Real Is It, and What Should Conservative Investors Know?
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The AI Tech Investment Bubble: How Real Is It, and What Should Conservative Investors Know?
the investment community is buzzing with debate over whether the massive influx
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-28
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We Receive, Arguably No Upside From Grants, Until Now
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We Receive, Arguably No Upside From Grants, Until Now
I’ve always believed that markets thrive when innovation is driven by free enterprise
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-27
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Durable Goods Show a Dip – Powell Still Napping at the Switch
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Durable Goods Show a Dip – Powell Still Napping at the Switch
Today’s report on durable goods came in with a minor dip, and while Wall Street yawned, investors paying attention know this isn’t something to brush off.
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-26
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What I’m Watching This Week, as a Conservative Investor
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What I’m Watching This Week, as a Conservative Investor
The markets are wound up again this week, bouncing between “soft landing” optimism and “hard landing” fears.
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-25
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We Made It Through the Week, How Will This Week’s Data Affect Next Quarter?
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We Made It Through the Week, How Will This Week’s Data Affect Next Quarter?
The week may be winding down, but markets never truly rest.
by Christian Morano | 2025-08-22
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What Does the LEI Mean to Conservative Investors?
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What Does the LEI Mean to Conservative Investors?
The Leading Economic Index (LEI) is one of the most closely watched tools for gauging the direction of the economy.
by Christian Morano | 2025-08-21
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Jerome Powell’s Caution Could Cost America
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Jerome Powell’s Caution Could Cost America
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has made a career out of projecting steadiness.
by Christian Morano | 2025-08-20
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Digging Into the Home Builder Market: From the HMI to How It Affects Us All
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Digging Into the Home Builder Market: From the HMI to How It Affects Us All
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), which measures builder confidence in the single-family housing market,
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-19
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Watching the Week Ahead: Conservative Investor Outlook
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Watching the Week Ahead: Conservative Investor Outlook
​This week, the markets are lining up for a test.
by Ken Hubbard | 2025-08-18
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