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

Warning: Europe’s Central Bank Has a Dangerous Power Over U.S. Stocks

By Michael A. Gayed

The European Central Bank could be forced to panic cut interest rates. If it does, it could send U.S. stocks crashing.

Oil Prices Send a Warning That the Fed Is Toast

By Michael A. Gayed

Oil prices are pulling back. If that continues, it could be a sign that the Federal Reserve hiked rates too high.

Forget the Magnificent 7. Jump Into Brazilian Stocks Instead.

By Michael A. Gayed

Why throw money into overvalued Magnificent 7 names when you could get into Brazilian stocks at cheap prices?

Welcome to the Bull Trap: Don’t Get Stuck Before the Stock Market Crashes

By Michael A. Gayed

Investors jumping into the ongoing rally in stocks are likely to get stuck in a bull trap. That's because we're still in a bear market.

The Stock Market Didn’t Crash This Week, But We’re Still in a Bear Market

By Michael A. Gayed

The stock market didn't crash or trigger a circuit breaker this week. That doesn't mean we're in the clear -- we're still in a bear market.

Circuit Breaker or Not, Stocks Remain Vulnerable. Here’s Why.

By Michael A. Gayed

Stocks didn't trigger a circuit breaker this week, but that doesn't mean investors are in the clear. Brace yourself for pain ahead.

Investors Beware: The Junk Debt Crisis Is Coming

By Michael A. Gayed

The amount of junk debt in the market right now is staggering, posing a real risk to investors and financial stability. Be warned.

Bitcoin and Gold Are Sending a Clear Warning: Stocks Are About to Crash

By Michael A. Gayed

Bitcoin and gold are rallying together. This is a clear sign that investors are looking to get out of the stock market.

History Does Lie: Don’t Let Hope of a Seasonal Rally Distract You from a Market Crash

By Michael A. Gayed

Some investors are foolishly betting on a seasonal rally. Unfortunately, all signs point to more downside pain ahead.

Ignore the Small-Cap Stock Hype. It’s a Trap.

By Michael A. Gayed

We're entering a very high-risk period in the stock market. Don't get sucked into the small-cap-stock trap.

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