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The FTSE 100 May Be About To Break Its Range

The FTSE 100 May Be About To Break Its Range

The FTSE 100 is trapped between last week’s low of 6002 (ECB rate meeting low) and the March 4 high of 6221. On a breach to the upper end of this range, price may reach the December 29 high of 6322 followed by the December 12 high of 6449. On a break to last week’s low of […]
Weekly Forex Forecast – March 14, 2016

Weekly Forex Forecast – March 14, 2016

USD/CAD The USD/CAD pair fell during the course of the week, testing a significant uptrend line in this pair. It is because of this that I feel we need to pay attention to this market over the next week or so. I also believe that the 1.30 level just below will be massively supportive, so […]
Bear Of The Day: Fifth Third Bancorp

Bear Of The Day: Fifth Third Bancorp

At the beginning of the year, regional bank stocks like Fifth Third (FITB – Analyst Report) looked to be prime position. The prospect of higher interest rates was going to boost companies in this sector by increasing the spread between what they paid out on deposits, and what they could earn on loans. What a difference a […]
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                        The Daily Shot And Data – March 14, 2016

E The Daily Shot And Data – March 14, 2016

Once again we start with the Eurozone where analysts have focused on the rationale behind Draghi’s statement: “we don’t anticipate that it will be necessary to reduce rates further”. As discussed on Friday, Draghi’s ending of a further push into negative rates was meant to safeguard the financial system. Negative rates on reserve balances (which […]
Russian Support For Iranian Oil Output Increase Sends Crude Crashing Below $37

Russian Support For Iranian Oil Output Increase Sends Crude Crashing Below $37

Remember last week when oil prices spiked despite a rise in crude production, inventory builds, continuing storage concerns at Cushing, and the admission that there is no March OPEC/NOPEC “freeze” meeting. Well that’s all over as Russia’s Oil Minister Novak confirms Russia’s acceptance of Iranian rights to increase oil output post-sanctions, thus blowing away any ideas […]
Zika, ZIRP, And NIRP Viruses

Zika, ZIRP, And NIRP Viruses

The Zika virus is the newest threat to humanity, especially pregnant women, so they say. Big Pharma is working feverishly to create a vaccine.  Chances are the vaccine will be created, highly profitable, and Big Pharma will be “held harmless” for injuries to those who were vaccinated. Add GM mosquitos, birth defects, Brazilian Olympics, big […]
Five Stocks To Watch This Week – March 14, 2016

Five Stocks To Watch This Week – March 14, 2016

All of these names have one big thing in common, their expectations have been revised upwards ahead of this week’s reports. Keep an eye on these earnings releases.  Tuesday, March 15 Wednesday, March 16 Thursday, March 17 3D Systems (DDD) Information Technology – Computers & Peripherals | Reports March 15, before the open. The Estimize […]
US Retail Sales: February 2016 Preview

US Retail Sales: February 2016 Preview

US retail sales are expected to remain unchanged in tomorrow’s February report vs. the previous month, according to The Capital Spectator’s average point forecast for several econometric estimates. The average prediction marks a modest decline vs. the increase in the previous month. The Capital Spectator’s average forecast for February is slightly above three projections via […]
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                        Rules For Stock Speculation

EC Rules For Stock Speculation

Here are 21 rules/guidelines that I try to follow when speculating in the stock market. I don’t always follow them and in such cases I usually end up regretting it. 1. Every investment must pass the “Sleep Test” An investment should not be so large that you lie awake at night worrying about it. To […]
Oil Will Be Over $100 A Barrel In 3 Years

Oil Will Be Over $100 A Barrel In 3 Years

Here is the Oil Equation: Existing Supply minus Shale Destruction, minus Cap Ex Reductions, minus Depletion Rates Globally, minus Demand Growth versus Iranian New Supply. Oil will be above $45 a barrel by April, above $70 a barrel in fifteen months, and over $100 a barrel in 3 years once you start plugging in the numbers […]