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As you know, cycles forewarned of potential market turbulence in June which was discussed many weeks earlier.   All  we can do now is watch the cycles and technical indicators for further clues.  It has been a stock pickers market. Meanwhile, short-term risks are still to the downside.

Meanwhile, a good idea is to lease the planes and equipment to Israel to get the job done.  Yes, the US did lease ships to Britain during World War II, primarily through the Lend-Lease Act.

Here’s how it worked:
Lend-Lease Act: This act, passed in 1941, allowed the US to provide war supplies (including ships) to nations considered crucial to its defense, including Great Britain.
Not a Sale, but a Loan/Lease: The act stipulated that the supplies would be loaned or leased rather than sold, allowing the US to aid its allies while initially remaining officially neutral in the conflict. Destroyers for Bases Agreement: Prior to the Lend-Lease Act, the US exchanged 50 outdated destroyers for 99-year leases on British bases in the Caribbean and Newfoundland, which would be used as US air and naval bases.  Later Transfers: Under the Lend-Lease Act, the US transferred various types of equipment, including ships, to Britain. After the war, some of the ships that were still usable were returned to the US. This policy was vital for Britain, particularly in the early stages of the war when they were fighting Germany essentially alone and were running out of resources to purchase military supplies. Lend-Lease ships played a significant role in allowing the UK to project power and maintain offensive operations against the Axis from 1943-1945.

 

J. Powell is not only politically motivated but one of the stupidest people in Washington, D.C.   Recognize, the FED can easily be disbanded as easily as it was created back in 1913.  Read ‘The Creature From Jekyll Island’ by G. Edward Griffin. In November 2024, the Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chair Jerome Powell, cut the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25%. This followed a 0.5% cut in September 2024. These actions marked a shift in the Fed’s focus from aggressively fighting inflation to bolstering the economy.  While Powell has stated that the Fed does not consider politics in its decisions, there have been accusations that his actions could be politically motivated. For instance, some critics have suggested that keeping interest rates high could benefit Donald Trump, who nominated Powell, by undermining the economy under President Joe Biden.

With traders returning to their desks following the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent.

Stocks may see initial strength as traders keep a close eye on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

The White House said a final decision on whether to support the Israeli military action against Tehran could come within two weeks.

As the conflict entered the eighth day, Israel and Iran continued to fire missiles and drones at each other with full force.

Residents in southern Israel have been rocked by more Iranian missile strikes, while Israel has continued to hit dozens of targets in Iran.

On the U.S. economic front, a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said regional manufacturing activity remained weak in the month of June.

The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current general activity was unchanged in June after jumping to a negative 4.0 in May, with a negative reading indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index to rise to a negative 1.0.

Looking ahead, the Philly Fed said the survey’s future indicators suggest less widespread expectations for growth over the next six months.

The report said the diffusion index for future general activity tumbled to 18.3 in June after soaring to 47.2 in May.

Shortly after the start of trading, the Conference Board is scheduled to release its report on leading economic indicators in the month of May. The leading economic index is expected to edge down by 0.1 percent in May after slumping by 1.0 percent in April.

After moving to the upside early in the session, stocks gave back ground over the course of the trading day on Wednesday to end the day roughly flat.

While the Nasdaq inched up 25.18 points or 0.1 percent to 19,546.27, the S&P 500 edged down 1.85 points or less than a tenth of a percent to 5,980.87 and the Dow slipped 44.14 points or 0.1 percent to 42,171.66.

In overseas trading, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region turned in a mixed performance during trading on Friday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index dipped by 0.2 percent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped by 1.3 percent South Korea’s Kospi surged by 1.5 percent.

Meanwhile, the major European markets have all moved to the upside on the day. While the German DAX Index is up by 1.6 percent, the French CAC 40 Index is up by 1.0 percent and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index is up by 0.5 percent.

In commodities trading, crude oil futures are edging up $0.16 to $75.30 a barrel after rising $0.30 to $75.14 a barrel on Wednesday. Meanwhile, after inching up $1.20 to $3,408.10 an ounce in the previous session, gold futures are tumbling $44.50 to $3,363.60 an ounce.

On the currency front, the U.S. dollar is trading at 145.47 yen versus the 145.45 yen it fetched on Thursday. Against the euro, the dollar is valued at $1.1524 compared to yesterday’s $1.1495.

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Yes, that’s a cartoon of me. Louis Rukeyser had us dressed up in ‘elf’ costumes on the screen broadcast each week. I’ve dated myself. That occurred for me between 1988-1996. Lou didn’t like any bearish comments, so myself and other elves got dumped in 1996.

I APPEARED AS A GUEST PANELIST WITH LOUIS RUKEYSER ONE MONTH BEFORE IN MID-SEPTEMBER 1987

 

 

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