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3%-5% Inflation Possible For U.S. Soon, Wealth Could Be In The Line Of Fire

3%-5% Inflation Possible For U.S. Soon, Wealth Could Be In The Line Of Fire

iStock.com/amanalang Inflation Running at the Fastest Pace Since 2011 Inflation in the U.S. could become a much bigger problem. If you aren’t feeling it yet, give it some time. Don’t ignore it. Inflation could impact the wealth and buying power of Americans. Prices in the U.S. economy are already rising at a fast pace. Consider […]
4 Insurance Bets For Safe Returns Amid Hurricane Concern

4 Insurance Bets For Safe Returns Amid Hurricane Concern

Hurricane Florence brings back memories of last year’s devastation when a host of hurricanes wreaked havoc in parts of the United States. A hurricane season typically starts in June and lasts through November during a year, gathering strength in August and September. Colorado State University has predicted a below-normal season this year with a total […]
JPMorgan Warns Q3 Revenue Will Be Down From A Year Ago

JPMorgan Warns Q3 Revenue Will Be Down From A Year Ago

With less than three weeks to go until the end of the quarter, the profit warnings are starting to emerge, and today none other than JPMorgan warned that its Q3 trading revenue would be down compared to 2017. Speaking at a New York conference, CFO Marianne Lake said that “our markets revenues will be down […]
The State Of Emerging Market Currencies

The State Of Emerging Market Currencies

Emerging market currencies have been falling steadily since the start of the year due to global trade tension and higher oil prices. The ruble is down 17 percent year to date due to fears of more U.S.-imposed sanctions while the lira has fallen 40 percent as Turkey faces stagflation and political instability. Video Length: 00:01:40 […]
The Geometric Change In Trend And Trading Day Cycles

The Geometric Change In Trend And Trading Day Cycles

The “G9” (Geometric 9) CIT (Change in Trend) technique I learnt many decades ago from a gentleman, whose name was “G9” on the Crystal Ball forum. The G9 CIT pinpointed the 7/23/18 Low, 8/15/18 Low and the 8/29/18 swing High. The 8/29/18 swing High was also part of the Flash Crash  75 week cycle. The regular 167 TD (Trading Days) Cycle was […]
The G9 8/29H & The 167 TD And 93 TD Cycle 9/13H

The G9 8/29H & The 167 TD And 93 TD Cycle 9/13H

The “G9” (Geometric 9) CIT (Change in Trend) technique I learnt many decades ago from a gentleman, whose name was “G9” on the Crystal Ball forum. The G9 CIT pinpointed the 7/23/18 Low, 8/15/18 Low and the 8/29/18 swing High. The 8/29/18 swing High was also part of the Flash Crash  75 week cycle. The regular 167 TD (Trading Days) Cycle was […]
America Trying To Rekindle Trade Negotiations With China; Apple Releases New IPhones

America Trying To Rekindle Trade Negotiations With China; Apple Releases New IPhones

Hurricane Florence’s Effect On Stocks Hurricane Florence’s wind speed has fallen to 110 miles per hour which is a modest help for the southeast as it braces for the major hurricane. The other change in the situation is the expected landfall has shifted south, meaning the principle impacts will be in Wilmington, North Carolina and […]
Trade-Sensitive Sector ETFs & Stocks To Watch On Talk Hopes

Trade-Sensitive Sector ETFs & Stocks To Watch On Talk Hopes

Concerns over Trump’s protectionist trade stance have been playing foul in the stock market. In fact, the escalation of the President’s tariff threat on additional Chinese goods led to a tumultuous Wall Street ride last week. However, the negative sentiments seem to be reversing, given the hopes of fresh talks between the United States and […]
Emerging Markets: No Surprises There

Emerging Markets: No Surprises There

As I mentioned two days ago, the emerging markets were reaching an important supporting trendline. It nailed it pretty much to the pixel and is going through an oh-so-predictable bounce. The year’s action on EEM has been comically consistent. On a separate note, I covered my DUST short yesterday for about a 12% profit. I would have made a little more waiting for that gap […]
AUD/USD Carves Higher Highs & Lows With US Retail Sales On Tap

AUD/USD Carves Higher Highs & Lows With US Retail Sales On Tap

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR TALKING POINTS AUD/USD extends the advance following the 44.0K expansion in Australia Employment as updates to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) highlight a limited risk for above-target inflation, and the exchange rate may stage a larger recovery over the coming days as it carves a fresh series of higher highs & lows. AUD/USD CARVES HIGHER […]