Happy Friday!
The major indices took a breather after last weeks plunge.
It was a light week of economic data, but today's jobs report came in line with expectations.
Which the current administration pumping this as the ‘Goldilocks’ report.
It's hard not laugh how they try to spin this hogwash.
But the reality is that things are going to get worse.
And this noise causes many to be bag holders as they ride this bear market lower.
Because of the choppy action this week and the 3-day weekend, we didn't see any activity that was a screaming buy.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) closed this week at 25.
That’s unchanged from last week, but indicates we will continue to see those 100 point swings in S&P 500.
Now let’s talk shop.
Here’s a recap of what we did this week.
We sat on our hands and didn't force any trades.
Right now, we’re holding:
Have a great 3-day weekend and enjoy a fresh spicy margarita - TGIF!
Joshua M. Belanger