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Current Analysis: Veolia Environnement

Current Analysis: Veolia Environnement

Image Source: UnsplashVeolia (VEOEY) is the largest water company globally and a leading player in France. It is also involved in waste management with significant exposure to France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and Australia.The third pillar of the group is energy services, giving the group significant exposure to Central Europe. Veolia started to […]
Nasdaq Financial-100 Index Surpassing Important Resistance

Nasdaq Financial-100 Index Surpassing Important Resistance

Image Source: UnsplashThe Nasdaq Financial-100 Index consists of the stocks of the 100 largest financial companies based on market capitalization that are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It is lesser known than its sister index, the Nasdaq-100, which excludes stocks of companies in the financial sector.The chart below shows the performance of the Nasdaq Financial-100 Index […]
Metals Report For Thursday, March 21

Metals Report For Thursday, March 21

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day’s trading in the gold and other relevant metal markets.Video Length: 00:07:58More By This Author:Metals Report For Wednesday, March 20Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, March 20SPDR ETF Report For Tuesday, March 19
This Bull Trap Could Make Our Entire Week

This Bull Trap Could Make Our Entire Week

Image Source: UnsplashWow, charts look amazing tonight!Markets are trading sideways going into Friday, and I see (3) clues telling me this BULL TRAP might be our biggest win of the week!Have you seen the 60min chart today?  How about this range on the tick chart?Those 2 charts tell me we might be able to “double-dip” and […]
Why Today’s Market Conditions Are Unique

Why Today’s Market Conditions Are Unique

Image Source: PixabayExplore the challenges and strategies for trading in today’s unpredictable market conditions, from the impact of low VIX and increased gamma risk to adjusting for overnight gaps. This video delves into the nuances of short-term trading during periods of unusual market behavior, offering insights on how to navigate the current environment with smaller trades […]
The BLM’s Quiet War On Precious Metals

The BLM’s Quiet War On Precious Metals

Image Source: Pixabay The Bureau of Land Management is a federal agency that controls 245 million acres of land and controls 30% of the country’s mineral resources. On the East Coast, it manages little land but manages an enormous share of Western states. It owns over two-thirds of Nevada. This gives the federal government enormous sway over the […]
Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago

Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago

Image Source: PexelsPer capita GDP relative to 1st quarter of new administration:Figure 1: GDP relative to 2021Q1 (blue), and GDP four years ago relative to 2017Q1 (orange), in logs. 2024Q1 value is GDPNow implied level based on 3/19 release and GDP estimate as of 3/21. Source: BEA 2023Q4 2nd release, Atlanta Fed, and author’s calculations.The cumulative growth […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Twilight Approaching

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Twilight Approaching

Stocks did a grand rally up to new highs, and then flopped over into the close.The VIX fell.The Dollar surged.Gold and silver rallied hard from the overnight, and then were sold in New York.Have a pleasant evening.  More By This Author:Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Burning Dollars And Making Sense Stocks And Precious Metals […]
A Lack Of Control Over Inflation Appears To Be Taking Hold

A Lack Of Control Over Inflation Appears To Be Taking Hold

Since the beginning of March, the S&P 500 has been undergoing a nice consolidation, which passed between yesterday and today. However, the index did manage to hit the upper trend line, which has been respected since February 12. It also trades one full bar above the upper Bollinger band, which hasn’t happened often during this […]
Round 2 For The Bearish “Black” Candlestick In S&P And Nasdaq

Round 2 For The Bearish “Black” Candlestick In S&P And Nasdaq

The Nasdaq started brightly but ended up closing below its open price but above yesterday’s close. The S&P did something similar, although the intraday range is narrower. These two setups are somewhat complicated by the new ‘buy’ triggers in On-Balance-Volume for both the Nasdaq and S&P. And the new MACD trigger ‘buy’ for the S&P. […]