Int'l Equity Strategy In using technical analysis, we let the market be our guide. That is, we analyze what is true in the market, utilizing the vast array of tools in our technical analysis toolbox which we then formulate into our outlook using a weight of the evidence approach. In a world where there are no shortages of things to worry about (trade wars, central banks, Trump impeachment, negative interest rates, low global growth, Brexit, Manufacturing weakness, elections, Hong Kong protests,...
After numerous trade war escalations and setbacks, it is easy to become resigned to the belief that there will be no end to the trade war. We have come to expect the unexpected when it comes to President Trump's tactics, so the best course of action may be to assume nothing. Last week's “Phase 1†US-China trade agreement is certainly a step in the right direction, and for now we are taking the truce at face value as a positive development while also knowing that the risk of setbacks/escalati...
Fed cut, now what? The Fed's 25 bps cut and Powell's evasiveness in committing to a new easing cycle was seen as more hawkish than expected. In our opinion Powell was essentially saying the Fed will act as appropriate moving forward, and we can't blame him considering this was largely an “insurance cut†as opposed to a rescue attempt to avoid recession, and we may or may not need additional insurance moving forward. Overall the weight of the evidence supports further consolidation - i.e., n...
Not too bullish, not too bearish Despite several indexes recently touching new 52+ week highs, broad global indexes (MSCI ACWI, ACWI ex-US, EAFE, and EM) remain near logical resistance, and indicators continue to send mixed signals. As a result we are hesitant to get too bullish or bearish. Instead we want to focus on Sector/Group/industry themes where we bottoming price and RS, or attractive pullback opportunities within established price and RS uptrends. Below we highlight some of these theme...
Ford Equity International Research Reports cover 60 countries with over 30,000 stocks traded on international exchanges. A proprietary quantitative system compares each company to its peers on proven measures of business value, growth characteristics, and investor behavior. Ford's three recommendation ratings buy, hold and sell, represent each stock’s return potential relative to its own country market.. The rating reports which are generated each week, include the fundamental details behind...
Unfortunately, this report is not available for the investor type or country you selected.
Report is subscription only.
Thank you, your report is ready.
Thank you, your report is ready.