Tim Andreas

President/CEO Investment Officer, RJFS - Andreas Global Asset Management Group an independent team.

[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The current stretch of 9 consecutive positive weeks is one of the longest historically. Since 1980, there have only been a handful of 8+ consecutive weekly gains.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

Riding the Market Momentum: The S&P 500 has rallied nearly 20% from its late-March, Iran conflict–driven low.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

Following the index's pullback in Q1, there has been some incremental progress in the Middle East (i.e. ceasefire negotiations vs. widespread bombing) and economic data has been resilient through the disruptions.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The market appears reinvigorated following the war-induced selloff, driven by a powerful gravitational pull from fear of missing out and a growing preference for earnings visibility.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The S&P 500 is up a sharp +15% in 25 days, as March nervousness gets replaced by optimism. Why? 1) Signs of flexibility, 2) Resilient economic data, and 3) Strong earnings season.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The market momentum has been impressive with many major indices pushing to new highs, but earnings season may test the market resolve.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The S&P 500 underwent a historic 13-day rally to close at new all-time highs on Friday. The sharp +12% advance from oversold levels came on signs of flexibility and potential progress between the US-Iran.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

While the situation remains fluid, market volatility has eased notably. This coincides with a weakening U.S. dollar, oil prices falling back below $100 per barrel, and the 10 year Treasury yield moving under 4.3%.

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Global markets are experiencing a risk-on rally today, following last night's announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

We are in the fifth week of the conflict, and markets remain highly sensitive to oil market developments. Until we see a meaningful reversal in the recent uptrend in oil prices, sentiment is unlikely to improve.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

Equities remain volatile through the back-and-forth of US-Iran headlines and oil prices. The S&P 500 has drifted marginally lower, currently near its 200-day moving average and 5.5% off highs.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

U.S. equities continue to digest the recent spike in oil prices and the potential effects on the global economy. Markets have posted negative returns for three consecutive weeks.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The US-Iran conflict, and corresponding spike in oil prices, has put pressure on equities over the past week. The S&P is down -3%, Nasdaq Composite -5.5%, and Russell 2000 -5.5% from their recent highs.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The market remains resilient, with the S&P 500 holding in a narrow range around its 50-DMA. While the "wall of worry" continues to evolve, market reactions have remained relatively measured.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

For an index that is virtually unchanged year-to-date, there is a lot going on beneath the surface. ~20% of S&P 500 stocks are down over 10% YTD and ~10% are down over 20%, while the "average stock" is up 7%.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

Shifting narratives are shaping the near term trading environment. Performance has broadened into the equal weight S&P 500, lagging sectors playing catch up, and international equities and small caps trends improving.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

January is in the books with the S&P 500 sitting near highs. While the market has been steady at the index level, there has been plenty of volatility and rotation under the hood.

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US stocks finished higher for the month after a busy start, and the economy remains cool but resilient. Read the details in the January market recap: https://t.co/Kx1Ou5hqt0

[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

Market leadership has shifted meaningfully since October. Rather than investors exiting equities, the narrative has evolved into a rotation: market breadth has been improving as former laggards have shown renewed strength.

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[Tim Andreas @TimAndreas1]

The year began eventfully. The S&P 500 is flat YTD, but rotation and volatility remain. Most stocks are up, yet the average S&P 500 stock has still seen about a 5% drawdown in the first three weeks.

Read in the Weekly Market Guide. https://t.co/KGf2y7Su7K