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S&P 500 Investors Riding A Disappointing Roller Coaster

S&P 500 Investors Riding A Disappointing Roller Coaster

As trading weeks go, the second week of March 2024 resembled a disappointing roller coaster ride for investors. The S&P 500 (Index: SPX) climbed to a new record high of 5,175.27 on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, but then went on to lose 1.1% of that new high value by the end of the week on the […]
Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: Soybean

Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: Soybean

Image Source: Unsplash  Soybean Elliott Wave AnalysisFunction – Trend Mode – Corrective Structure – Zigzag Position – Red wave (4) of blue C Direction – Downwards for red wave (5) of blue C Details – Wave (4) hits a key resistance zone and could be held from further rally toward the 1327 invalidation level. A break below 1160 should be a […]
Inflation Down In 20 European Union States Today

Inflation Down In 20 European Union States Today

This morning, the European Commission’s Eurostat data centre revealed the CPI inflation readings for the month of February 2023.According to the statistics, inflation was at 2.6% year-on-year (YoY) last month, in line with expectations.   Inflation comes down in the EU This shows a decrease of 0.2% from January’s inflation reading of 2.8%. It also represents a significant drop, […]
Bitcoin Commentary

Bitcoin Commentary

BTC Volatility ContinuesVolatility around the prior all-time highs continues in Bitcoin this week. The market pulled back from new record highs around the mid $74k mark, with price now holding back below $69355 for now.  We’re hearing plenty of chatter about current price action with some calling the current pull-back sign of a top in […]
Weekly Market Pulse: An Economic Overview

Weekly Market Pulse: An Economic Overview

Over the last two years the evolution of the US economy has been driven by a return to “normal”. The distortions of the response to COVID had a profound impact on the economy that I believe will persist for many years. The change in cash levels at the household level were large and have proved […]
It’s Past Time To Get Nervous About This Bull Market

It’s Past Time To Get Nervous About This Bull Market

U.S. stock prices have been marching steadily higher since the end of October. The S&P 500 is up over 20% with hardly a glitch in the upward trajectory. While it’s great to watch the gains in your portfolio, now is the time to prepare for the next market correction.Here’s why – and how.Here is the […]
Advanced Economies Will Be Especially Hurt By Energy Limits

Advanced Economies Will Be Especially Hurt By Energy Limits

Image Source: Pixabay  Historical data show that to date, a reduction in energy availability has mostly affected the US, European countries, Japan, and other advanced economies. I expect this situation to continue as energy limits become more of a problem. Advanced economies will start looking and acting more like today’s less-advanced economies. The world economy will […]
GBP/USD Forecast: Pulls Back To Test Crucial Area

GBP/USD Forecast: Pulls Back To Test Crucial Area

GBP/USD tests key 1.2725 level amid USD dynamics; potential for rebound to 1.2790 and beyond. Watch for breakouts or pullbacks in volatile market conditions. The British pound has pulled back just a bit during the training session on Friday, to break down toward the 1.2725 level. This is an area that previously had been important, […]
Will Your Portfolio Be Crushed By The Fed’s Screw Up?

Will Your Portfolio Be Crushed By The Fed’s Screw Up?

The Fed is screwing up… again. And investors who don’t prepare for what’s coming are in for a NASTY surprise in the coming months.To understand what I mean by this, let me provide some context.Starting in November of 2023, Fed officials began proclaiming that inflation had been tamed. The argument, at the time, was that […]
Election Risk Overlooked By Traders May Force Market To Move Lower

Election Risk Overlooked By Traders May Force Market To Move Lower

Currently, the stock market is riding high with investors pouring money into fast-growing companies. However, this euphoria may be masking significant risks that could trigger a major downturn. Despite the market’s exuberance, there are looming concerns, particularly regarding politics and inflation, that are being overlooked. These overlooked factors have the potential to push interest rates […]