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

Why the U.S. Needs the Stock Market to Crash

By Michael A. Gayed

If the Federal Reserve wants to save Treasurys, it needs the stock market to crash. Here is why... and what to watch next.

Volatility Alert: Brace for a Big Spike in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

By Michael A. Gayed

Movement in utility stocks, gold, lumber, and Treasurys suggests that a huge spike in the VIX is around the corner. What to do next.

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.

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