S&P 500's Winning Streak: Did Someone Say... Bear-Market Rally?

Streak Snapped: Mission Failed?

Alright team looks like the S&P 500 took a hit. A UNSC Frigate took a bigger hit when we faced the Covenant. The winning streak? Gone. Kaput. Less than 1% down but still. No trade deals materialized and investors are twitchier than a Jackal in a firefight. We need a weapon... I mean a trade deal. Stat. Otherwise this could get ugly and that will make me angry. You don't want to see me angry.

Gold Rush: Is It the End of the World Again?

Gold’s up. Way up. Back above $3,300 per ounce. Last time I saw gold that high it was in a Forerunner vault. Means investors are nervous. Scared even. They're probably saying "I need a weapon". Volatility is down sure but the trade war and economic slowdown? Those aren't ghosts people. They're more like Flood forms—always lurking.

Bear Market Rally: Is This Just a Short Lived Joyride?

Heard a phrase being thrown around: 'bear market rally.' Sounds about as fun as fighting the Flood in a library. Some newsletter guy Fred Hickey even compared it to the dot com bubble. He’s saying believing everything will be swell is 'sheer nonsense'. Reminds me of Covenant propaganda. Never trust the enemy.

The Fed's Dilemma: To Cut or Not to Cut That Is the Question

The lack of trade clarity has the Federal Reserve in a bind just like being stuck between the Covenant and the Flood. Meeting's coming up and they're probably scratching their heads harder than Cortana trying to decrypt Forerunner tech. Time to make a choice but are they up for it?

Consumers Tightening Their Belts: Buckle Up Spartans

Citigroup CEO says consumers are getting 'discerning'. That's corporate speak for 'they're not spending as much on the fun stuff'. Credit card data suggests people are buying essentials. Smart move. Save your credits people. You never know when you'll need to buy a new Battle Rifle or maybe just some extra health packs... or bread.

Standby For Further Instructions

The S&P 500 has stumbled. Gold prices are up. Investors are nervous. Consumers are tightening their belts. Something doesn't feel right. Let's keep our eyes peeled and our weapons loaded. There is always light at the end of the tunnel.