Two-Minute Market Focus

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the probability of a recession in our future, and highlights the positive sentiment from insider buying activity.    Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's special edition episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the reason behind the recent market volatility, and explains how Gratus is navigating the current market environment. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what the 1940's price history may suggest for the future , and highlights the mixed signals in the bond market. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In today's special update episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the potential outcomes from the recent volatility, and emphasizes the importance of staying invested even during periods of very negative sentiment. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

 In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, addresses how bond anxiety is affecting markets, and analyzes the potential impacts of food shortages in the near future.    Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes how China's "Zero-COVID" policy could potentially create issues for S&P 500 companies, and highlights the impact of Emmanuel Macron's re-election in France. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes whether inflation is always bad for stocks based on past data, and reviews the noticeable collapse in individual enthusiasm for the market. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the request of several US Federal Governors to fight inflation, and analyzes the impact of inflation anxiety on bonds. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes US yields approaching key levels, and explains the skepticism around emerging market stocks. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, explains how talks of a ceasefire impacted markets, and analyzes the likelihood of a recession in the near future. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, explains why Russia's absence of production is impacting commodity prices, and discusses how corporate stock buybacks could play an increasingly important role in future returns. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes how the war in Ukraine could continue to create volatility in the markets and inflation in commodities, and compares our current situation to the stagflation experienced in the 1970s. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the positive earnings reports despite the Russia/Ukraine tensions, and analyzes the market reaching "oversold" conditions.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes how Russia/Ukraine tensions could potentially affect financial markets, and reviews the bond market's recent movement.  

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes why the recent positive jobs report is causing anxiety in the bond market, and discusses the implications for the future of Bitcoin. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes how the announcement of the Federal Reserve potentially tightening financial conditions impacted investors, and discusses positive early indications.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses potential reasons why markets continue to go lower, and reviews whether or not a turnaround could be on the horizon. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the potential impact of bond yields continuing to push higher, and discusses the current trend of value stocks finding favor with investors. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the persistent Chinese underperformance, and discusses the potential impact of easy-money policy unwinding. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes why investors do not appear to be concerned despite labor challenges, and highlights corporate stock buyback approaching an all-time-high number.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the potential for positive returns into year-end, and analyzes the possibility of inflation reaching its peak.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the impact the new COVID-19 variant had on markets last week, and analyzes the possibility of a positive December in stocks.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, explains the potential correlation between bond yields and COVID in Europe, and analyzes the recent trend in company break-ups. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the potential downsides of high consumer prices continuing, and analyzes the modest infrastructure package approved by the US House last week. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, emphasizes the importance of small caps pushing higher, and explains how bond price movements are becoming more sensitive to changes in interest rates.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.