Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed is the Publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, an award winning market research service that provides risk signals, high yield ideas, macro observations, and more. He is the author of five award-winning research papers on market anomalies and investing. Michael was an active contributor to MarketWatch for a number of years and has been interviewed on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, as well as the Wall Street Journal Live for his unique approach to interpreting market movements.

Michael earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree with a double major in Finance & Management at NYU Stern School of Business. Michael became a CFA Charterholder in 2008.

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Recent Articles

Homebuilder Stocks Are Sending an Ominous Warning for the Housing Market

By Michael A. Gayed

Homebuilder stocks are cooling off as investors fear further Fed rate hikes. Why this is bad for the housing market.

Crazy Idea: Why the Fed Actually Needs to CUT Rates to Beat Inflation

By Michael A. Gayed

Could cutting interest rates ease inflation? Looking at the housing market, this crazy idea just might work.

Sky-High Gold Prices Are Sending a Warning About War. Pay Attention.

By Michael A. Gayed

Ignoring record-high gold prices may mean ignoring a war, as gold, oil, and Treasurys respond to brewing geopolitical tensions.

Market Alert: Brace Yourself for the Fed to Raise Interest Rates in 2024

By Michael A. Gayed

The Fed is no better at predicting the future than anyone else. That is why hopes of a rate cut in 2024 are terribly misplaced.

Cash In on Silver Price Momentum with Wheaton Precious Metals Stock

By Michael A. Gayed

Wheaton Precious Metals stock stands out as a top-notch way to play an emerging boom in silver prices. Dive in now.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock Is a Best-in-Class Bet on Gold Mining

By Michael A. Gayed

AEM stock stands out as a top-notch play in the gold mining industry. With gold prices hitting new highs, investors must consider it.

The ADP Payroll Report Is Notoriously Inaccurate. Watch These 3 Signals Instead.

By Michael A. Gayed

Ignore the hype around the ADP payroll report and instead focus on signals like gold, Treasurys, and utility stocks.

Yuan Alert: A Currency Crisis May Be Under Way

By Michael A. Gayed

As China takes action to stabilize a falling yuan, smart investors should pay close attention to global currency ramifications.

Gold Mining Stocks Are Stupid Cheap as Gold Prices Hit Record Highs

By Michael A. Gayed

Gold mining stocks stand out as a smart way to play record-high gold prices. Here's why they may be your best bet.

Unpopular Opinion: GDP Doesn’t Matter

By Michael A. Gayed

Q4 GDP was upwardly revised to 3.4%, but investors should ignore the hype. The story beneath the surface is much more important.

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