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US Stocks And REITs Top Last Week’s Winner’s List

US Stocks And REITs Top Last Week’s Winner’s List

Equities and real estate investment trusts (REITs) led most markets higher last week. Rebounding after a weak start to this month’s trading, nearly all the major asset classes posted gains in the first full week of March, based on a set of exchange-traded products. US stocks took the lead over the five trading days through Mar. 9. […]
WTI Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecast – Monday, March 12

WTI Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecast – Monday, March 12

WTI Crude Oil The WTI Crude Oil market exploded to the upside, gaining 3% on Friday as the jobs number came out much stronger than anticipated. Ultimately, there is a significant amount of resistance above though, as the shooting star has shown signs of exhaustion a week ago. I think that the market should roll […]
The Beauty Of Divergence

The Beauty Of Divergence

Please note: All data, figures & data are valid as of March 12th. All trading carries risk. Only risk capital you can afford to lose. Traditional Markets Everyone was expecting a strong jobs report on Friday, but the actual numbers that came out were extraordinary. The markets flew!! The expectation was for a bit more than […]
Global Markets Rally, S&P Back Over 2,800 On “Goldilocks” Mood Ahead Of Treasury Deluge

Global Markets Rally, S&P Back Over 2,800 On “Goldilocks” Mood Ahead Of Treasury Deluge

The “goldilocks” mood that was unleashed after Friday’s jobs report (high growth, low inflation) has spread around the globe, sending Asian and European markets higher as trade-war concerns took a back seat to economic optimism. The dollar slipped and Treasuries held steady even as the US Treasury prepares to sell $145 billion in debt today (including […]
USD/CAD Daily Analysis – Monday, March 12

USD/CAD Daily Analysis – Monday, March 12

USD/CAD broke below the bullish trend line on the 4-hour chart, suggesting that lengthier consolidation for the uptrend from 1.2247 is underway. Deeper decline is still possible in a couple of days and the target would be at 1.2740 area. Resistance is at 1.2900, only break above this level could trigger another rise towards 1.3100.
Individual Investors Favoring Technology Stocks

Individual Investors Favoring Technology Stocks

Periodically I review the most active stocks individual members of Better Investing indicate they are purchasing. A notable feature on the current list is the fact technology related stocks are dominating member purchases.   Full File (xls) Additionally, after the market’s close on Friday, I posted a tweet noting Fidelity customers’ top purchases. Again, technology stocks are gaining the interest […]
Synchronized Global Growth Is Ending: Shocks Come Next

Synchronized Global Growth Is Ending: Shocks Come Next

Economic pleasant surprises are in the past, as is the buildup of the balance sheet. The future is deleveraging. Alarm bells are ringing. No one cares. By now, everyone knows stock only go up. For those in tune with other ideas, Financial Times writer Stephen King suggests the Global Economy is Due for a Downswing. Jim […]
Bitcoin BTC/USD Elliott Wave View Calling For Rally Toward $15.000

Bitcoin BTC/USD Elliott Wave View Calling For Rally Toward $15.000

Since all-time high in December 2017, Bitcoin BTC/USD ( Value in US Dollar ) dropped 70% before finally bottoming around $6590 on the 6th of February 2018. The big decline drove fear into the digital market as many new investors/traders lost their money during that period so they decided to stay away and avoid further […]
Trends For New Home Sale Prices At The Beginning Of 2018

Trends For New Home Sale Prices At The Beginning Of 2018

At the beginning of 2018, we find that median new home sale prices are continuing to follow the upward trajectory that they have since September 2015, where they are escalating at an average rate of $942 each month.   That steady pace of growth is the slowest rate of change for median new home sale […]