The Mo-Mo guys continue to push stocks higher, CPI out at 8:30. – Try the Spaghetti al’ Tonno.

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Things you need to know. –        It continues to be RISK ON as the ‘momo’ guys try to force the algo’s into a frenzy. –        CPI due out at 8:30…. –        Traders calling the FED’s bluff – they are betting on only one more hike. –        The dollar weakens, helping to send oil and gold higher. –        Try the Spaghetti …

More FED Speak, CPI& PPI Up Next and then Earnings. Try the Grilled Rib-eye w – Arugula and Grana Padano.

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Things you need to know. –        More FED speak – All calling for higher rates. –        DXY declines as the top of the cycle is close. –        Commodities rise – oil and gold are UP. –        Allocate to the underperformers in a defensive play. –        Try the Grilled Rib-Eye w/Arugula and Grana Padano Stocks kicked off the week on a …

The FED ‘Officially’ Predicts a Recession is Coming/Try the Tomato – Watermelon Summer Salad.

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Things you need to know. –        FED Mins were more hawkish…. Rates to rise even beyond September? –        Algo’s go into sell mode…. (Apparently, they haven’t been listening) –        Lots of eco data out today and tomorrow – what will we learn? –        Xi Xi takes retaliatory action against Joey. –        Global markets under pressure…. –        Try the Watermelon / …

It’s the a New Qrt, FED Mins, and Energy all Top of Mind – Try the Chicken Scarpiello.

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  Things you need to know. –        It was a great 6 months…. What will the next 6 bring? –        Tech was the biggest winner while Energy was the biggest loser. –        FED mins due out at 2 pm today…. What will we learn? –        Non-Farm Payroll on Friday…. –        Try the Chicken Scarapiello Good morning……Welcome to the third quarter …

End Of Quarter and TECH Remains in Vogue. AAPL Hits $3 Tril – Try the Tuscan Pasta Salad.

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Things you need to know. –         Investors are either not listening or not paying attention to JJ. –         US macro data remains stronger than anticipated – the markets are now pricing a 50% of 2 more rate hikes… July and September. –         The dollar surges, gold declines, yet oil makes a small advance. –         Apple becomes a $3 Tril company …

Banks Pass the Test, Central Banks Vow to Push On, and Joey says ‘Vote for ME!’ – Try the Short Rib Burgers.

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Things you need to know. –         Did the rally fizzle?  Not yet…. –         US banks pass phase one of the stress tests –         JJ, Lagarde and Bailey all promise to push rates higher. –         All the while FED economists warn of a coming disaster. –         Joey takes to the campaign trail and tells us – “Ignore lower wages and higher …

What Happened?? Investors did What? – Try the Summer Peach and Tomato Salad

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Things you need to know. –         Macro data very strong, Investors celebrate – Good News is Good News! –         New Homes Sales – YUP…. Blew the Doors off the place! –         Airlines, Cruises, Hotel – Planes, Trains and Automobiles lead the way. –         Tech takes second place – but is still very much a winner. –         Try the Peach and …

Markets Surprisingly Quiet! But $ Continues to be Reallocated. – Try the Summer Orzo Salad

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Need to know. –         Markets churn – they did not react to the drama in Moscow. –         Tech continues to come under pressure – no surprise there. –         Smids, Industrials, Energy, Utilities and Real Estate all higher –         Tech, Consumer Discretionary, Communication under pressure. –         Oil trades lower – Saudis to cut production by 10% in July. –         Try the …

JJ Keeps the Heat On, BoE Surprises with a 50 bps hike/Try the Sweet/Sour Chicken – Italian Style

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Things you need to know. –         JJ keeps the heat on – promises to continue to raise rates –         BoE surprised markets and raised rates by 50 bps –         The Dollar index surges – kissing resistance sending oil and gold lower. –       Try the Sweet and Sour Chicken – Italian Style.  And stocks continued to meander around…. not sure whether to …