Tag: stock market analysis
Bonds Catch A Bid As U.S. Economic Data Remains Soft
Last week, my weekly commentary on the financial markets started with this paragraph:
“The last two weeks the markets have rallied to new all-time highs....
Trading In The Information Age: Adjusting To “Quick Fix” Markets
Our society seemingly has given way to shorter time frames. We simply revel in looking at the next minute rather than "tomorrow". In this fast-paced...
NASDAQ Trend Line Converging With 2000 High: Breakout Coming?
As the major stock market indices march higher, all eyes are on the NASDAQ Composite. This popular tech index is getting a ton of press...
Euro Stoxx 50 Index Shows Topping Pattern
Many of our readers know that our big-picture charts for equity and commodity markets fit together to imply a somewhat pessimistic scenario for the...
Global Equities Rise As Investor Fears Take A Back Seat
As we look around the globe, we are seeing stronger global equities markets that have benefitted from what investors perceive to be a safer playing field....
International ETFs Watchlist: Current Trends And Thoughts
The landscape of international investing has become more complex than ever, particularly for ETF investors. The reason for this is actually a good thing...
Is Volatility Flashing A Warning Sign For Stocks?
On Friday the S&P 500 closed at an all time high while the Volatility Index (VIX) went into the weekend just under 15. While...
Market Set To Test Major S&P 500 Fibonacci Extension Level
Last week, investors watched the S&P 500 grind higher, pushing the index into unchartered territory: the land of all time highs. And with the major...
How The US Dollar May Impact US Equities: 4 Key Takeaways
What You REALLY Need To Know About The US Dollar... And How It Might Impact U.S. Equities
Most active investors are aware of the near...
SP 500 Correction Ahead? Putting Recent Pullbacks In Perspective
Over the past few months, the stock market has seen a few swings. This shouldn't come as a big surprise. Back in August of...