Big Money Insights Weekly

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Government Shutdowns and Stock Market Performance

Government Shutdowns and Stock Market Performance

In less than a week, the U.S. government could face a funding gap. Should investors worry? Let’s unpack the relationship between government shutdowns and stock market performance. Let’s face it. There’s always something to worry about with markets. Wars, interest rates, inflation and more have pressured investor psyche over the years. Back in April, pundits… Read more »

Equities Thrive Amidst Rising Rates

Equities Thrive Amidst Rising Rates

One of the biggest talking points for investors is rising yields. Pundits say it’s a cause for concern. Just don’t buy into it. Today, we’ll demonstrate that equities thrive amidst rising rates. Equities have had a rough start in September. The S&P 500 kicked off the historically volatile month with a -.69% slide. Much of… Read more »

August 2025 Stock Market Rotation

August 2025 Stock Market Rotation

Money rarely leaves markets. It rotates. We’ve seen a lot of this lately. Let’s visualize the August 2025 stock market rotation. There’s been a big change in equity behavior in August. Growth stocks have come under pressure while defensive areas thrive. Some will ascribe this bobbing and weaving to nervousness heading into Jackson Hole tomorrow…which… Read more »

Small-Cap Power Thrust Signals

The last 2 days have shown an incredible appetite for smaller companies. Some groups saw the most inflows all year. Investors finally believe that interest rate cuts are coming soon. That’s caused 2 small-cap power thrust signals to fire. After the July CPI print came in better than expected, it virtually guaranteed that a rate… Read more »

Seasonal Weakness and Market Rotation

Seasonal Weakness and Market Rotation

Welcome to August. The summer often brings elevated volatility. It’s a period defined by seasonal weakness and market rotation. Humans are accustomed to seasonal changes. In winter, extra clothing is needed for warmth. In spring, moods lighten up as flowers bloom. In late summer, hurricane season ramps up as ocean temperatures rise. Similarly, repeated patterns… Read more »

Market Breadth is Deteriorating

Market Breadth is Deteriorating

Major indices break higher day after day. That said, plenty of outflows have been noted recently. Under the surface, market breadth is deteriorating. 2025 has taught us that anything is possible with markets. We’ve gone from a market crash to market exuberance in record fashion. Incredibly the S&P 500 Technology Sector has jumped 50% from… Read more »