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Stocks rallied to cap off a week of bullish moves in equity indexed as fear becomes a thing of the near-past. Latest sentiment numbers show that Americans are, overall, more confident than expected, but mostly about the future.

Stocks climbed for another session after a few positive economic releases eased fears of a hard landing. Consumers are becoming more price sensitive but that doesn’t mean they are spending less, according to yesterday’s retail data blitz.

Stocks traded higher yesterday after headline inflation came in lower than expected. Continuing disinflation clears the path for a September rate cut.

Stocks traded higher yesterday after Producer Price Index / PPI came in slightly lower than expected. PPI is considered a leading indicator of Consumer Price Index / CPI which is on deck this morning – THE FED IS WATCHING.

Stocks traded higher on Friday capping off a tumultuous week with wild swings as investors prepared for this week, one filled with important releases. Stocks managed to claw back much of the losses from earlier in the week leaving traders wondering if the turbulence is gone.

Stocks clawed back some gains yesterday closing solidly in the green as traders rejoiced that weekly jobless claims weren’t “too” bad. Investors have lots to think about but little in the way of real tangible election-related information to determine the future path of their portfolios.

Stocks closed in the red yesterday after an early-session comeback faded, leaving the hopeful… with little hope. “Experts” point to a weak Treasury Note auction, not a surprise to the real experts, traders who are making money day-trading the volatility.