The Market Chronicles

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The VIX, Rates, and Oil all fell on Tuesday January 21, 2025 Charts used with the permission of Bloomberg Finance L.P. This report contains independent commentary to be used for informational and educational purposes...

In this episode of The Market Chronicles , Michael Kramer dives deep into the latest economic data and market trends shaping the financial landscape. Starting with a detailed analysis of the December jobs report, he...

The stock market had a relatively quiet day, with the S&P 500 closing essentially flat, up just 16 basis points. Key focus remains on the 5870 support level, which has been tested multiple times. A breach of this level...

Today’s episode of Market Chronicles dives into the market’s volatile reaction to stronger-than-expected economic data. Key reports, including the ISM Services Prices Paid Index and JOLTS, revealed persistent...

In this episode of The Market Chronicles , Michael Kramer breaks down a choppy trading session on January 6, where the S&P 500 closed up 55 basis points after giving back earlier gains. NVIDIA stood out with a 3.5%...

This week on The Market Chronicles , host Michael Kramer dives into the critical economic data that could shape interest rate movements. With key reports like JOLTS, ISM Services, and non-farm payrolls on the horizon...

This week is set to be pivotal for the financial markets as critical economic data rolls in, shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s future policy path. Since September, markets have significantly adjusted their...

Join Michael Kramer on The Market Chronic for an in-depth analysis of today’s market moves, including significant swings in the S&P 500, Nvidia’s pivotal role, and the implications of falling demand for leverage. Stay...

Welcome to Market Chronicles ! In this episode, host Michael Kramer dives into the latest developments in the financial markets as we begin 2025. Michael discusses the critical factors shaping the year, including...

Today’s market action highlighted ongoing challenges, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.07% and market breadth continuing to show significant weakness. Of the S&P 500, 470 stocks declined, while only 31 advanced, signaling...

Michael Kramer of the Mott Capital Chronicles Podcast discusses the week ahead in markets as we approach 2025. With a holiday-shortened trading week and limited economic data, key focus points include housing data...

Stocks closed the week with significant turbulence as liquidity constraints and rising rates continued to pressure the market. The steepening yield curve and climbing long-term rates are placing additional strain on...

In this post-holiday market update, the S&P 500 remained flat amid light trading, with futures volume reflecting the season’s subdued activity. Treasury yields fluctuated, with the 10-year settling at 4.59% after a...

The S&P 500 rallied by about 75 basis points today, but it remains a market where solid breadth is lacking. Breadth was notably weak in the morning, though it improved slightly as the day progressed. Nvidia emerged as...