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The Weekly TrendEpisode 216: Market VacationIn this week’s episode, David rides solo and provides an important update after seeing the start of August off to its worst start since 2002. With plenty of outside uncertainty (assassination attempts, Presidents removing themselves from consideration, Crowdstrike server outages, Venezuela uprising) it is important to focus on price. In this episode, David highlights the current market environment including important market levels to pay attention to.2024-08-0219 minThe Weekly TrendEpisode 204: Just Hangin AroundIn this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss US Equities hangin’ around important levels, normal seasonality for election years and the strongest / weakest 6 months in a 12 month period. Kevin highlights developments in the bond and commodities markets. David touches base on investor behavior while Kevin brings up the importance of understanding your time frame. Many important topics and nuggets are provided in this episode. Take a listen, let us know what you think, and share with others if you deem it worthwhile.2024-04-2749 minThe Weekly TrendEpisode 201: Red Flags vs Green FlagsIn this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss risk-on and risk-off signals from this market. They cover everything from US Equities, the resurgence of commodities (including precious metals, industrial, energy, and soft commodities), currencies, and the credit environment. You will want to tune in as Kevin and David make the case for a bullish Summer by highlighting an important development in Emerging Market Credit.2024-04-0637 minThe Weekly TrendEpisode 138: SelectOn this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the "project", another week of bifurcation in equities, and where the major indices stand in regards to their long-term trends. Energy remains king and Tech is still an area to avoid, with no changes from the US Dollar or interest rates. And when it comes to market caps, the smaller the better. 2022-11-0534 minThe Weekly TrendEpisode 136: Office Olympic ChampionsIn this week's episode. David, Ian, and Kevin review their quarterly Lunch and Learn presentation, the back and forth chop we saw for yet another week, and what they are seeing under the surface of the market. The VIX continues to wane lower. And while stocks have held their ground as of late, Energy remains the only bright spot. Can other areas like Aerospace turn into leaders as well?2022-10-2234 minThe Weekly TrendEpisode 135: OctoberOn this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the VIX and what we should be expecting from this measurement, an update on the 60/40 portfolio, and where we stand with Q4 seasonality. Treasury rates and the US Dollar continue to show no signs of stopping. Energy stocks back near their highs of the year. Also, how much further can the relative break in Tech take the market down?2022-10-1556 minThe Weekly TrendEpisode 131: HeartbeatsIn this week's episode, David and Ian discuss price behavior since May 6th, the concept of "shorting the weakest areas", and Solar stocks. David gives his thoughts on the longer-term rate cycle. Ian gives his thoughts on having a thesis and the abilities (or non-abilities) of vehicles to use. Also, our thoughts on the Future Proof conference.2022-09-1750 min