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

The GDP Report Is Lying to You

By Michael A. Gayed

Today's GDP report came in higher than expected. Here's why investors should take that with a grain of salt.

We’re in a Crisis, Fam. And These Bank Stocks Are Sounding the Alarm.

By Michael A. Gayed

Just take a look at the price charts of these major bank stocks and you'll understand: We're in a major crisis.

Why Bitcoin’s Surge Is Bad News for Crypto Fans: It’s All About Divergence

By Michael A. Gayed

Bitcoin is soaring on Tuesday thanks to BTC ETF news. Despite the high prices, it's bad news for crypto fans.

The Phoenix Is Rising: Get Ready for an Unprecedented Short Squeeze in Treasuries

By Michael A. Gayed

Treasuries are getting ready to short squeeze higher as investors flock to long-duration bonds as a flight-to-safety trade.

Danger Alert: The 200-Day Moving Average Just Waved Another Red Flag for Stocks

By Michael A. Gayed

Stocks are about to cross the 200-day moving average. That could signal a recession is here... and that the market is about to crash.

Consumer Staples Stocks Are Issuing a Key Stock Market Warning

By Michael A. Gayed

Consumer staples stocks are outperforming consumer discretionary stocks. This is a bad sign for the broader economy.

The Bank of Japan Could Still Trigger a Stock Market Crash. Here’s How.

By Michael A. Gayed

As the yen weakens, oil gets more expensive. This means that the Bank of Japan could be the final straw for a stock market crash.

Housing Market Crash Alert: Homebuilder Stocks and Lumber Are Waving Red Flags

By Michael A. Gayed

Homebuilder stocks and lumber are both warning investors that a housing market crash is on the way. Inventory is the one open question.

What Happens If Stocks Don’t Crash?

By Michael A. Gayed

If the stock market crash doesn't materialize, investors should put their money into small-cap and emerging market stocks. Here's why.

Gold Is Waking Up. Smart Investors Should Take Note Now.

By Michael A. Gayed

Gold has been sounding some major alarms recently. Investors need to listen up or risk getting left behind.

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