Tag: stock market analysis
One Last Farewell To The SPY January Trading Range
Late last year, the markets began to show some signs of weakness. Cracks were showing up under the surface, investor sentiment was getting frothy,...
Top Trading Links: Avoiding Market Underperformance
There are some pretty interesting anomalies occurring in the financial markets these days. It seems like each week a new and unexpected theme emerges...
Why Investors Should Watch 1976 On The S&P 500
Math plays a big role in nature and the financial markets. For instance, several trading algorithms use Fibonacci retracement levels to identify levels where...
S&P 500 Update: Market Levels And Indicators To Watch
The S&P 500 (SPX) recovered nicely off the lows made this morning (1989.18). After spending much of the morning in negative territory, stocks rallied...
London’s FTSE 100: Battling 15 year Resistance Level
With London's FTSE 100 Index, the current price area has stood as particularly durable resistance for more than a decade. We are watching to...
Sector Relative Strength Check: 2015 Leaders and Laggards
Measuring sector relative strength can be a great way to gather information about emerging trends within the market. And building a mosaic from various...
Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) Looms Large This Week
After a strong showing in 2014, the Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) has churned sideways into early 2015. This type of price action would typically indicate...
Global Macro Roundup: Navigating The Market Chop
There have been several global macro crosscurrents over the past several weeks that have highlighted the financial markets uncertainty. In 2015, investors have seen Gold...
Fed Week: What’s On Tap For January 28 FOMC Statement
This was a big week for the financial markets even before the Greek elections stole the headlines on Sunday. With several economic data releases on tap this...
Greek Elections Renew Bankruptcy Fears: Markets On Edge
The markets had eyed the Greek elections for some time. And no doubt, concerns about Greece and their commitment to the European Union have added weight...
