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 Fed Needs Higher Unemployment and a Housing Market Crash to Beat Inflation

By Michael A. Gayed

Until housing costs come down, the Fed will not be able to get inflation under control. That's why it needs a recession to shock the system.

The VIX Is Approaching Historic Lows. Here’s What You Should Be Buying Now.

By Michael A. Gayed

With the volatility index near record lows, investors should be positioning themselves defensively ahead of a potential VIX spike.

Japan Failed to Save the Yen. Whatever It Does Next Could Cause a Currency Crisis.

By Michael A. Gayed

Japan tried to save the yen earlier this spring and failed. Its next steps could have grave impacts for the dollar and U.S. Treasurys.

A Stock Market Divided Between Nvidia and Everything Else Can Not Stand

By Michael A. Gayed

Nvidia stock may represent a great company with great earnings. However, the rest of the market is lagging behind.

Turkey’s Stock Market Success Is a Cautionary Tale About High Inflation

By Michael A. Gayed

The Turkish stock market is surging in 2024. But for everyday people in Turkey, high inflation makes it hard to live.

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