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iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ) & Sector Scopes Update March 2022

In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take our monthly look at sector scopes and at what recent declines in Asia Pacific indices, particularly Japan, may be telling us about sentiment and risk tolerance toward international equities.

CBOE Interest Rate 30-Year (TYX.I) & iShares US Home Construction ETF (ITB)

Equity market confidence has eroded over the last few days. While the threat that more sanctions could be levied on Russia over the Ukraine war has impacted European market action, here in North America, the focus of investors has turned back to the growing headwind of tightening monetary policy. In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the implications of a major trend change in the US 30-year treasury yield, particularly for the homebuilding sector.

Nasdaq Composite Index (NASD.I) & iShares MSCI Germany Fund(EWG)

The rebound in US and European stock markets which started tentatively last week has accelerated this week. With peace talks between Russia and Ukraine continuing, some of the darkest fears which had gripped markets through February and the first part of March have eased a bit, enabling some of the more depressed areas within equities to rebound including European indices, small caps, and technology/communications stocks.

Russell 2000 Index (RLS.I) & S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX.I)

Stock market action has settled down a bit over the last week. The recent shocks of the Ukraine war starting, commodity prices soaring and both North American central banks starting to raise this month have passed and new expectations appear to have been priced in by investors. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what recent strength in Canadian stocks and a rebound in US small caps are telling us about investor sentiment.

CBOE Interest Rate 10-Year (TNX.I) & Dow Jones Transportation Average (DTX.I)

In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take our monthly look at the implications of rising US interest rates and an interesting divergence by the Dow Transports.

Wheat Continuous Contract (W.F) & Sector Scopes Monthly Update March 2022

Yesterday stock markets, particularly in Europe rebounded, while gold and oil dropped back. It remains to be seen if this was a dead cat bounce or the start of a larger reversal of fortune. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take our monthly look at sector scopes and at inflation in grain prices.

Crude Oil Continuous Contract (CL.F) & iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)

It has been another volatile week for world markets with several sizeable reversals of sentiment day to day and sometimes even hour to hour. The war between Russia and Ukraine and the implementation of sanctions on Russia’s banking system and energy distribution has sent shockwaves through stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take a look at renewed interest in defense stocks and at the long-term context of recent action in the price of oil.

S&P 500 Index (SPX.I) & iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVV) VS. iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (IVE)

Stock markets around the world have continued to retreat with major US indices falling back to levels not seen since last summer. Increasing tensions and the spiral into the open war between Russia and Ukraine which started overnight have been center stage, pushing pretty much everything else into the background. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the recent breakdown by US indices as the current downswing deepens, and at the eternal tug-of-war battle between Growth and Value.

SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) & Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ)

With the exception of a one-day relief rally, equity markets have continued to struggle, impacted by a number of cross currents. Much of the focus has been on the political tensions between Ukraine and Russia but in this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take a look at current trends in the retail and leisure sectors.

iShares US Insurance ETF (IAK) & Sector Scopes Monthly Update (Feb 2022)

Although there continues to be significant volatility in individual stocks and sectors, particularly around earnings reports, and most notably in the social media group lately, some of the overall headwinds that had been knocking equities down lately appear to be easing a bit. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take out monthly look at sector scopes and at financials, particularly the insurance sector.

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