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

Janet Yellen Is Worried About Treasurys. You Should Be Too.

By Michael A. Gayed

A new buyback program suggests that Janet Yellen knows that Japan is threatening Treasurys. Take this as a warning.

Bank of Japan Intervention: What to Know as Yen Crisis Starts to Force Panic

By Michael A. Gayed

A weakening yen has finally triggered Bank of Japan intervention. Here is what could happen next -- be warned.

Yesterday’s Plunge in Meta Platforms Stock Warns That the AI Bubble Is Bursting

By Michael A. Gayed

The reaction in Meta Platforms stock yesterday says investors are running out of patience. They want AI to deliver now.

The Federal Reserve Stole Money from All Of Us

By Michael A. Gayed

The Federal Reserve mismanaged its response to Covid-19 and is responsible for still-hot inflation. Don't buy into soft landing lies now.

Is the Rally in Gold Prices Over? Not So Fast.

By Michael A. Gayed

Many investors are quick to declare that the rally in gold prices is over as Middle East fears calm down. Don't be so sure.

Small-Cap Stocks Are in Grave Danger. Why Aren’t Investors Worried?

By Michael A. Gayed

Small-cap stocks are in grave danger as interest rates remain higher for longer. Brace yourself for a stock market reckoning.

Last Night’s Attacks on Iran Just Set the Stage for a Stock Market Crash

By Michael A. Gayed

A bull trap is playing out in the stock market now, setting the stage for a crash. Keep a close eye on oil prices for the next warning.

Why Israel-Iran Conflict May Not Trigger a Meaningfully Rally in Oil Prices

By Michael A. Gayed

Conflict in the Middle East typically impacts oil supply and therefore raises oil prices. This time around, things could be different.

Be Warned: The Bears Are Finally in Control of the Stock Market

By Michael A. Gayed

After highlighting various warning signals, a stock market correction appears to be underway. How to play it now.

Dear Fed, It’s Time for You to Shut Up and Stay Out of the Market

By Michael A. Gayed

The Federal Reserve is doing more harm than good and it is time for the central bank to stay out of the market.

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