Macro

Macro Update #33

What the macro picture is telling us the day before the FOMC

Dec 9, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Inflation expectations are falling [Week #32]

And what Trump and Waller have in common: they micromanage the stock market

Nov 24, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Fog of war [Week #31]

Financial conditions aren’t as easy as they claim and the fed’s cutting cycle isn’t over

Nov 17, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

A market priced for perfection [Week #30]

Forecasted EPS NTM are soaring for the S&P500, what does it mean when analysts are so bullish?

Nov 10, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Hitchhiking the S&P 500 into Year-End

How an options strategy can provide some much-needed beta exposure

Oct 31, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Goldilocks Regime in Full Swing [Week #29]

Goldilocks economy amid shutdowns and market froth: green lights on growth, Fed easing ahead, and bond vigilantes missing.

Oct 28, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Flying Blind in Shutdown Chaos [Week #28]

Despite the systematic vol sellers being back in control, this won't be the last volatility spike of the year.

Oct 21, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

A goldilocks regime fueled by FOMO and hidden leverage. [Week #27]

It is probably a short-lived dip, but what is the clearing price?

Oct 13, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Is the US Economy still powering through? [Week # 25]

Growth is accelerating but Liquidity is drying up

Sep 29, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Pour more gasoline on the fire. [Week # 24]

A heat wave has struck the economy and the market. And Bears haven't capitulated just yet.

Sep 19, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

Tariffs are slowly eroding the economy. [Week # 23]

On Growth, Inflation and Labor: A Precarious Balance

Sep 8, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

When the market is showing signs of extreme risk-taking attitude, the right approach is to be very nimble. [Week # 22]

Everything according to plan: steady growth and dovish winds

Aug 29, 2025 • Market Hitchhiker

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