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The 10-Yr Moved Sharply Higher On Surprise GDP Report

The 10-Yr Moved Sharply Higher On Surprise GDP Report

Image Source: PexelsToday’s GDP report implied a hotter-than-expected PCE report for tomorrow. GDP numbers came as a surprise on a lot of different metrics. The annualized rate of change on the quarter-over-quarter basis came in much lower than expected.Video Length: 00:11:19More By This Author:Stocks Stall Ahead Of Massive Data Dump And Earnings Stocks Rally Again As Rates […]
This Squeeze Trade Could Earn Insane Profits On Friday

This Squeeze Trade Could Earn Insane Profits On Friday

Image Source: PixabayHoly Smokes, What a Move!!Earnings are out, and markets are ripping higher!Anytime I see a big short-squeeze like this, there are (2) “squeeze” trades I look for tomorrow… the 2nd one is my favorite!What a wild 24 hours it’s been!Buyers are back in control again, and this massive run higher tells us exactly where to […]
I Made Millions Selling Too Soon

I Made Millions Selling Too Soon

Image Source: PixabayI want to start with a quote from Bernard Baroo, one of the most famous investors of all time and he said that he made a fortune by selling too soon. So I’m going to apply this to the metals market right now.Video Length: 00:18:03More By This Author:Major Market Crash?Broken Dollar And The Next […]
Current Analysis: XP

Current Analysis: XP

Image Source: UnsplashXP Inc (XP) is a Cayman Island-based technology-driven financial services platform. It provides low-fee financial products and services in Brazil.The company evaluates its business through a single segment monitoring operations, making decisions on fund allocation, and evaluating performance. It generates revenue through brokerage commissions.XP Inc. products and services are available through its omnichannel distribution […]
Financial Markets Report For Thursday, April 25

Financial Markets Report For Thursday, April 25

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Thursday, April 25.Video Length: 00:16:43More By This Author:Metals Report For Tuesday, April 23Financial Markets Report For Tuesday, April 23SPDR ETF Report For Monday, April 22
Current Analysis: Patria Investments

Current Analysis: Patria Investments

Image Source: DepositPhotosPatria Investments Ltd (PAX) is a private markets investment firm. It seeks to provide global and Latin American investors  attractive investment products that allow portfolio diversification and consistent returns. Patria Investments Limited was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.Three key data points gauge Patria or any dividend-paying firm.The […]
USD/CAD Extends Its Downside Below 1.3670, Investors Await US PCE Data

USD/CAD Extends Its Downside Below 1.3670, Investors Await US PCE Data

Photo by Michelle Spollen on Unsplash USD/CAD remains on the defensive around 1.3655 on Friday amid the weaker USD.  US GDP number expanded by 1.6% on an annualized basis in Q1 2024, compared to 3.4% growth in Q4 2023. The weaker Canadian Retail Sales data triggered speculation that the BoC might start cutting interest rates in June.  The USD/CAD pair extends its downside near 1.3655 on […]
EUR/USD Mired Near 1.0730 After Choppy Thursday Market Session

EUR/USD Mired Near 1.0730 After Choppy Thursday Market Session

Image Source: Pixabay EUR/USD whipped on Thursday after mixed US data plagued markets. US GDP slowed faster than expected, but PCE inflation measures warn of still-high prices. US PCE Price Index figures due during Friday’s US market session. EUR/USD whipsawed somewhat on Thursday, and the pair is heading into Friday’s early session near 1.0730 after a […]
Tech Stocks Surge, Leaving Some Behind

Tech Stocks Surge, Leaving Some Behind

Image Source: UnsplashLast night I was feeling very left behind since the QQQs were plunging, and I was sitting around with IWM puts, and the small caps were just sitting there like an oil painting. Well, I’m pleased to be “left out” tonight, because tech stocks are going insane. I mean, look, I don’t even know what to SAY about a chart that […]
Almost Landed

Almost Landed

The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that seasonally adjusted U.S. real GDP grew at a 1.6% annual rate in the first quarter. That’s a little lower than many analysts expected. But the year-over-year growth is still on track. Top panel: quarterly real GDP growth at an annual rate, 1947:Q2-2024:Q1, with the historical average (3.1%) in blue. […]