Charting Last Week (6/21/21 - 6/25/21)

The North Star GDP Estimate for the first quarter is 14.46% year over year growth (28.40% QoQ). The North Star GDP Forecast for the second quarter is at 11.99% year over year growth (--13.01% QoQ) up from 11.55% last week. The GDP Forecast page on the tab above is updated periodically during the week.

The S&P 500 (SPY) bounced back into record territory this week. The red (or green) area indicates 2-3 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range. The gray area indicates 1-2 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range.

The Leading Indicator for International Developed Markets (EFA) increased by 0.05% percentage points to 5.77%. The Leading Indicator for International Emerging Markets (EEM) is at 8.63%. On the chart below, you can click on the blue and red buttons to see the Leading Indicator growth rate and an ETF for each country.

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These charts have limitations. Economic data is often revised after the fact. The market is forward looking and anticipates future events. The unexpected can and will happen. The market is continually changing. The conditions of the past are different from the present. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Charting Last Week (6/14/21 - 6/18/21)

The North Star GDP Estimate for the first quarter is 13.05% year over year growth (17.5% QoQ). The North Star GDP Forecast for the second quarter is at 11.55% year over year growth (-1.34% QoQ) down from 12.75% last week. The GDP Forecast page on the tab above is updated periodically during the week.

After setting record highs for three consecutive weeks, the S&P 500 (SPY) declined by 2.21% for the week. The Fed is now expected to raise rates twice by the end of 2023. The red (or green) area indicates 2-3 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range. The gray area indicates 1-2 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range.

The Leading Indicator for International Developed Markets (EFA) increased by 0.57% percentage points to 5.73%. The Leading Indicator for International Emerging Markets (EEM) is at 8.41%. On the chart below, you can click on the blue and red buttons to see the Leading Indicator growth rate and an ETF for each country.

All information, data and analysis provided by this website is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Click here for more details.

These charts have limitations. Economic data is often revised after the fact. The market is forward looking and anticipates future events. The unexpected can and will happen. The market is continually changing. The conditions of the past are different from the present. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Charting Last Week (6/7/21 - 6/11/21)

The North Star GDP Estimate for the first quarter is 14.81% year over year growth (13.35% QoQ). The North Star GDP Forecast for the second quarter is at 12.75% year over year growth (11.57% QoQ) up from 12.01% last week. The GDP Forecast page on the tab above is updated periodically during the week.

The S&P 500 (SPY) squeaked out another all-time closing high, rising by 0.40% for the week. The red (or green) area indicates 2-3 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range. The gray area indicates 1-2 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range.

The Leading Indicator for International Developed Markets (EFA) increased by 0.33% percentage points to 5.15%. The Leading Indicator for International Emerging Markets (EEM) is at 8.45%. On the chart below, you can click on the blue and red buttons to see the Leading Indicator growth rate and an ETF for each country.

All information, data and analysis provided by this website is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Click here for more details.

These charts have limitations. Economic data is often revised after the fact. The market is forward looking and anticipates future events. The unexpected can and will happen. The market is continually changing. The conditions of the past are different from the present. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Charting Last Week (6/1/21 - 6/4/21)

The North Star GDP Estimate for the first quarter is 14.65% year over year growth (12.74% QoQ). The North Star GDP Forecast for the second quarter is at 12.55% year over year growth (12.14% QoQ) up from 12.01% last week. The GDP Forecast page on the tab above is updated periodically during the week.

Stock and bond prices were up for the week. The S&P 500 is at a new record high. The red (or green) area indicates 2-3 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range. The gray area indicates 1-2 standard deviations above (or below) the normal 21 day trading range.

There were not any updates to the International Leading Indices during the week. The Leading Indicator for International Developed Markets (EFA) is at 4.82%. The Leading Indicator for International Emerging Markets (EEM) is at 8.38%. On the chart below, you can click on the blue and red buttons to see the Leading Indicator growth rate and an ETF for each country.

All information, data and analysis provided by this website is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Click here for more details.

These charts have limitations. Economic data is often revised after the fact. The market is forward looking and anticipates future events. The unexpected can and will happen. The market is continually changing. The conditions of the past are different from the present. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.