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

Illusions and Overconfidence Hide the Fact We’re Still in a Bear Market

By Michael A. Gayed

Investors are eager to declare that we are out of the bear market, but inflation says otherwise. Don't let these illusions trap you.

Don’t Fall Into the Small-Cap Stocks Death Trap. The Bear Market Isn’t Over Yet.

By Michael A. Gayed

Chances are that the Fed rate cuts are a sign of bad news to come. That means the rally in small-cap stocks will soon end in disaster.

Stock Market Crash Alert: China’s Deflation Problem Can Break the U.S.

By Michael A. Gayed

China faces deflation after its November CPI report. This is putting the U.S. at risk of deflation as well... and a market crash.

Warning: A Fed Rate Cut Is Bad News for Stocks

By Michael A. Gayed

Investors are pinning their hopes on a Fed rate cut. They're missing the point that stocks typically crash after rates come down.

Whatever Happened to the Credit Event?

By Michael A. Gayed

The credit event didn't happen as expected. However, something is brewing in small-cap stocks and investors should pay close attention.

Investors Betting on a Fed Rate Cut in 2024 Have Misguided Hope

By Michael A. Gayed

Wall Street seems to believe that a Fed rate cut is coming in 2024. Here's why that is nothing but misguided hope.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Deflation Is on the Way

By Michael A. Gayed

What would happen if inflation suddenly plummets? What's happening in South Korea's economy could offer answers.

Bank Stocks Are Heating Up as Tech Stocks Falter. How to Play the Trend.

By Michael A. Gayed

Bank stocks are starting to heat up, and tech stocks are on watch. Here's how investors can profit in the short and long term.

Can the Rally in Small-Cap Stocks Persist?

By Michael A. Gayed

Small-cap stocks are outperforming compared to large-caps, but that doesn't mean investors should dive in.

Investor Alert: Beware The Dollar’s Next Move

By Michael A. Gayed

Get ready for a surge higher in the dollar in coming weeks... and more potential ahead for the stock market.

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