News•Mar 9, 2026
Finding the Floor
The Middle East conflict triggered the biggest one‑week jump in oil prices on record, pushing WTI crude above $92 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. economic data revealed the worst monthly job loss since the pandemic, with 92,000 positions shed and unemployment edging up to 4.4%. Wage growth ticked higher to 3.8%, while retail sales slipped 0.2% in January despite a modest 0.3% rise in core sales. These mixed signals highlight growing inflationary pressure and a fragile labor market.
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Mar 4, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
In this Morning Market Brief, Lars Fuller explains the S&P's rebound after a 2.5% drop, attributing it to U.S. actions securing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which lowered oil prices from $77 to the $74‑$75 range. He predicts...
By The Market Strategist
News•Mar 2, 2026
Geopolitical Shock Meet Macro Pressures
February proved the year’s second‑worst market month as AI‑related anxieties and rising private‑credit loan‑loss fears weighed on equities. The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% month‑over‑month and 2.9% year‑to‑date, pushing expectations of near‑term Federal Reserve rate cuts lower. Over the weekend,...
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Feb 19, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
Lawrence Fuller reviews recent economic data, highlighting a strong finish to the year in housing starts and building permits, though noting a four‑year decline trend. He points out a better‑than‑expected 0.7% rise in January industrial production, driven by consumer goods...
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
In this Morning Market Brief, Lawrence Fuller notes that markets steadied after a sharp morning dip, buoyed by positive news on Iran nuclear negotiations, reducing geopolitical risk. He highlights the pervasive impact of AI-driven disruption across sectors, especially retail, where...
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Feb 17, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
In this February 17, 2026 episode, Lawrence Fuller reviews a turbulent market week where the S&P 500 erased its yearly gains, driven by a 7% decline in the “Magnificent Seven” mega‑cap tech stocks. He explains how the tech rotation is pulling...
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
In this Morning Market Brief, host Morris Fuller outlines a recent pullback in futures, attributing yesterday's broad market decline to AI-driven disruptions affecting transportation, logistics, real‑estate, and financial‑services sectors. He emphasizes that while some industries suffer, others stand to gain...
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
Lawrence Fuller reviews the market rebound after last week's sell‑off, noting that while volatility has eased and precious metals and crypto have steadied, technology stocks remain overvalued and lack true bargains. He highlights upcoming economic data—strong Redbook retail sales, a...
By The Market Strategist
News•Feb 2, 2026
Running of the Bulls
The episode reviews recent market volatility, noting that despite modest index moves, asset class swings were significant and the S&P 500 closed January with a gain—a historically bullish signal that correlates with strong annual performance. It highlights the energy sector’s...
By The Market Strategist
News•Jan 21, 2026
Top Picks Update
In this early‑year episode, the host highlights a rapid shift in the housing market from tentative optimism to policy‑driven momentum, noting that mortgage rates are a key driver. The standout financial pick for 2026, Rocket Companies (RKT), has surged nearly...
By The Market Strategist
Podcast•Jan 20, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
In this Morning Market Brief, Lawrence Fuller argues that geopolitical shocks—specifically the emerging US‑Greenland trade dispute and looming Supreme Court decision on emergency tariffs—are unlikely to derail the long‑term bullish market trend. He emphasizes that markets function as unbiased discount...
By The Market Strategist
News•Jan 20, 2026
Discounting the Chaos
The episode “Discounting the Chaos” examines how, despite a torrent of geopolitical turmoil—from Venezuela’s leadership shake‑up to potential conflicts involving Iran and Greenland—the stock market remains a reliable, fundamentals‑driven gauge of future economic conditions. Recent data suggest the U.S. economy...
By The Market Strategist