Tag: stock market analysis
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...
Will Central Bank Policies Lead Investors To The Punch Bowl… Again?
Central Bank intervention works and sometimes it works a little too well. However, what happens when Central Bank policies fail to generate growth? Japan is the...
Top Trading Links: Studies, Strategies, and Understanding Yourself
The global financial landscape is ever-changing. And each year new themes and trading setups emerge. But taking advantage of these opportunities in depends on...
Will Germany Help Lead International Markets Higher?
With the start of 2015 we have begun to see movement in international markets after the focus has been squarely on U.S. equities over...
STUDY: SPY ETF Returns Above/Below 200 Day Simple Moving Average
The 200 day simple moving average (SMA) is a widely watched indicator of health for the U.S. Stock market. When price is trading above...
The Week Ahead: Navigating The Global Financial Markets
Ready for another week of market action? There's plenty of moving parts here and the long holiday weekend in the U.S. makes for an...
Are International Stocks Returning To Favor?
2014 was a terrible year for international stocks, as measured by the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA). Â EFA underperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY)...
Stock Market Checkup: Levels To Watch On Major Indices
It’s been a rocky ride thus far for the major stock market indices in 2015. Just 3 weeks ago I wrote about the resistance levels for...
Emerging Markets ETFs In Focus: Leaders And Laggards
After a nice run higher during the middle of 2014, several emerging markets ETFs have stumbled into 2015, falling or underperforming other markets for the better part...
