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

We Need a Credit Event. Here’s Why.

By Michael A. Gayed

With inflation still running hot despite the fastest rate-hiking cycle in history, there seems to be no other way out but a credit event.

The Next Intervention by the Federal Reserve Will Be to Save Nvidia Stock

By Michael A. Gayed

The next time the Fed bails out the market, it will really be bailing out NVDA stock. That's because Nvidia alone is driving the market.

Utility Stocks Are Sending an Early Warning Signal

By Michael A. Gayed

Utility stocks appear to have bottomed and gold and Treasurys are picking up. Here's why this is an early warning sign for investors.

Be Warned: This Country Has the Power to Singlehandedly Trigger Global Volatility

By Michael A. Gayed

The Bank of Japan is in between a rock and a hard place as it navigates rising inflation. Global volatility could be a real consequence.

Are We in a Stock Market Bubble?

By Michael A. Gayed

Are we in a stock market bubble? The majority of investors seems to think so, but that could be a sign we're actually not.

Stock Market Crash Alert: A Perfect Setup for Panic Is Here

By Michael A. Gayed

Treasurys, utility stocks, and gold prices are all moving higher in unison. That is bad news and warns that a stock market crash is coming.

Why You Need to Care About Japan’s Inflation Problem

By Michael A. Gayed

The Bank of Japan faces a potentially impossible scenario with rising inflation and negative interest rates. Here's why you should care.

Gold, Lumber and Utility Stocks, Oh My! A Dangerous Trifecta Warns of a Stock Market Crash.

By Michael A. Gayed

Utility stocks, record gold prices, and lumber are all warning that risk-off sentiment is quickly approaching. Brace for a stock market crash.

Bitcoin’s New All-Time High Above $69,000 Is Bad News for the Fed

By Michael A. Gayed

As investors cheer Bitcoin prices hitting new all-time highs, a reason for worry is lurking. This spike could keep the Fed from cutting rates.

Retail Stocks Look Juicier Than the Magnificent 7 Right Now

By Michael A. Gayed

Retail stocks are waking up and starting to outperform the S&P 500. Here's why they look better now than the Magnificent 7.

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