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Still Don’t Get It

Still Don’t Get It

Capital ratios are meant to help define a “good bank” for the public. The thought being a bank widely recognized and accepted as a good one will be far less susceptible to a run. But it’s the run regardless of capital ratios that destroys good banks as well as bad. The issue is, by and […]
How To Trade Election Night And Beyond

How To Trade Election Night And Beyond

“It’s election night! In tonight’s video, Corey walks us through key levels, expectations, game plans and compares current opportunities for tonight and tomorrow’s session. In addition, he takes a moment to walk us through the overnight and next day’s activity from both the 2014 Midterm and the 2016 Presidential Election for guidance. Video Length: 00:09:23
Long-Term Trends In Employment By Age Group – Tuesday, Nov. 6

Long-Term Trends In Employment By Age Group – Tuesday, Nov. 6

Note: This commentary has been updated with the latest numbers from Friday’s Employment Report. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a simple computation: You take the Civilian Labor Force (people age 16 and over employed or seeking employment) and divide it by the Civilian Noninstitutional Population (those 16 and over not in the military and […]
Short Setups In Case The Midterms Get Messy

Short Setups In Case The Midterms Get Messy

Market has bounced off of the lows of last Monday and all seems to be good in the world again. However, we have a nasty mid-term elections today, and the results will be announced after the market closes and throughout the night. So the possibility for a volatile overnight trading session looms large here depending […]
A Tale Of Two Metals, One Way More Valuable Than Gold, The Other Historically Undervalued

A Tale Of Two Metals, One Way More Valuable Than Gold, The Other Historically Undervalued

Gold is the metal of kings, the ultimate money, an eternal store of value, an untarnishable embodiment of beauty. Gold is all those things. But it is not the most valuable metal you can own on a cost-per-ounce basis. Often, platinum commands a higher price than gold. Lately, platinum has traded at an abnormally large […]
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                        Trump Versus Powell: Who Is Right About Immigration?

E Trump Versus Powell: Who Is Right About Immigration?

Immigration, needless to say, is a hot button topic and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has expressed concern about cutting off the flow of immigrants. He views immigration this way: From an economic growth standpoint, reduced immigration would result in lower population growth and thus, all else equal, slower trend economic growth. As for Trump, even after he […]
Zillow Posts Loss For Q3

Zillow Posts Loss For Q3

CNBC’s Seema Mody reports on Zillow’s revenue miss.  
Precious Metals Report – Tuesday, Nov. 6

Precious Metals Report – Tuesday, Nov. 6

Video Length: 00:11:03
Oil’s Long-Term Direction

Oil’s Long-Term Direction

Down, down, and then down some more.   As for the equities – – let’s strap ourselves in! I am (for me) in RISK OFF position, with 135% committed (when I’m super aggressive, it’s over 300%). It’s going to be quite an evening, everyone.
Sometimes A Picture Says More Than Words

Sometimes A Picture Says More Than Words

How about six pictures? Here are the weekly charts of the Modern Family. From top left-The Russell 2000 IWM, Transportation IYT, Retail XRT. From bottom left-Biotechnology IBB, Regional Banks KRE, Semiconductors SMH. Putting aside the midterm election, Fed minutes out Thursday and any other piece of news currently hitting the tape – What do these […]