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First Time Since GFC: Holders Of AAA ‘CRE-Backed’ Debt Hit With Losses

First Time Since GFC: Holders Of AAA ‘CRE-Backed’ Debt Hit With Losses

Image Source: PixabayInvestors holding a tranche of top-rated debt backed by commercial real estate have suffered losses for the first time since the housing meltdown collapsed the economy 16 years ago. This alarming development signals a worsening multi-year downturn in the CRE space, fueled by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hiking cycle and plummeting office tower values nationwide.Bloomberg first […]
FX Daily: ECB Looking Through Higher Wages

FX Daily: ECB Looking Through Higher Wages

Image Source: UnsplashThe dollar has had a good week ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, and we still think the USD/JPY currency pair can stay supported in the coming days. The EUR/USD and EUR/GBP pairs, however, look more likely to find some support than fall much further, as the ECB’s sanguine view on wages should not prevent […]
On Holding AG: An Up-And-Coming Athletic Shoe Company With Attractive Growth

On Holding AG: An Up-And-Coming Athletic Shoe Company With Attractive Growth

Image Source: UnsplashThe market’s good-looking rebound has continued recently. Right now, the intermediate-term (and longer-term) trends are up for the market’s major indexes, too. Our top pick is On Holding AG (ONON), which is wild and woolly but appears to be finally getting going after a long, tedious consolidation, highlights Mike Cintolo, editor of Cabot Top Ten Trader.The big attraction […]
The Fed Vs. The Treasury: All Roads Lead To Inflation

The Fed Vs. The Treasury: All Roads Lead To Inflation

Image Source: PixabayIn the fight against inflation, is it the Fed or the Treasury that calls the shots? The answer is, it’s both. The Fed raises interest rates to make loans less attractive and bring inflation down, but the Treasury has its own set of magic tricks to artificially “stimulate” or “tighten” the economy as well.One of […]
Viva, (The New) Las Vegas

Viva, (The New) Las Vegas

Photo by Kaysha on Unsplash It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been to Las Vegas, I’m always excited to go again. Which means I was amped going into this week.I’m writing to you from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), dubbed “the Super Bowl of retail real estate.” Except for the 2020 shutdowns, I’ve gone every single […]
Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD Trimmed Losses, Remained Bullish, And Hung Above $30.00

Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD Trimmed Losses, Remained Bullish, And Hung Above $30.00

Image Source: Pixabay Silver climbed by around 0.59% on Friday. It was seen trading at $30.30, as it recovered from near-weekly lows of $30.00. Softer-than-expected US Durable Goods data and improved consumer sentiment supported silver prices. The RSI remained bullish, indicating strong buyer momentum despite exiting overbought conditions. On Friday, silver prices trimmed some of Thursday’s losses. However, the grey metal remained near […]
Stock Market Correction: Is Cash The Answer?

Stock Market Correction: Is Cash The Answer?

Image Source: PixabayDuring a stock market correction, it is natural to feel anxious and wonder if cashing in one’s portfolio is the best course of action. As a seasoned trader, I’m here to tell you that going to cash during a correction is not a rookie move – in fact, it can be a powerful strategy when […]
Climbing The Wall Of Worry

Climbing The Wall Of Worry

Image Source: PexelsThe S&P 500 was in a precarious position this past week, but my key area within the 5,265 to low 5,270 range held on Thursday, and I preferred a long bias going into Friday. The key goods orders data came in above expectations, but it was not as hot as feared. Therefore, stocks ran with it – […]
Nvidia: What The Tech Giant Said After Blowing Away Estimates

Nvidia: What The Tech Giant Said After Blowing Away Estimates

Image Source: UnsplashConcerns about the path of rates put pressure on stocks going into Nvidia Corp.’s (NVDA) earnings, but prices bounced back for a while after the tech giant’s results once again beat expectations. Notably, it was one of the first days I can recall where Stocktwits sentiment for the four major indexes was in bearish or extremely […]
Hunting For Gains In Penny Stocks

Hunting For Gains In Penny Stocks

TM Editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence.Image Source: UnsplashThursday started like any other morning. I sat down, scans ready, and found myself staring at nothing. With my usual filter set to a minimum price of 50 cents a share, the leading percentage gainer […]