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Weekly Technical Update: S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100
Image source: PixabayFriday saw some interesting trading, as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 put in strong rallies. In this comprehensive video, I discuss the patterns in the cash and futures markets. I also touch on what occurred on/during Friday’s expiration. After all, it did add a great deal of data as to what comes next.00:54:07More By […]
Strong US Data Could Propel 10-Year And 30-Year Rates Towards 5% This Week
Image Source: PexelsIt’s going to be a big week for US economic data, which could push long-term rates towards 5%, especially if the data comes in stronger than expected. On Tuesday at 10:00 AM, we’ll get the JOLTS report and ISM Services data. JOLTS is expected to show a flat reading of 7.745 million versus last […]
$19 Trillion In Transactions Settled On The Bitcoin Network In 2024
Image Source: PexelsMore than $19 trillion in transactions settled over the Bitcoin network in 2024 — more than double the $8.7 trillion settled over the network in 2023 — reversing two years of declining transaction volume since 2021.As CoinTelegraph’s Vince Quinn reports, according to data from vice president of research at Riot Platforms Pierre Rochard, Bitcoin transaction volume peaked during […]
Quantum Crazy
Photo by Steve Johnson on UnsplashGiven that the latest fad, quantum computing, has taken the world by storm, I researched what the pure quantum plays were. These stocks were virtually unknown and barely-ever-traded just a few weeks ago, and now they collectively represent trading volume of over a billion shares per day.More By This Author:Top Funds Of 2024Yet Another Record!Yields Heating […]
Pairs In Focus – Sunday, Jan. 5
Image Source: Pixabay USD/MXN The US dollar rallied rather significantly against the Mexican peso during the previous week, but it has since given back some of the gains. I will continue to focus on the MXN21 level. A break above this level could open up the possibility for a huge move higher. I believe the space will continue to see […]
INLIF, OneConstruction Group Make Public Debut
Image Source: LendingMemon.com via FlickrBoth INLIF and OneConstruction Group opened for trading this week. The Chinese producer of industrial manipulator arms for injection molding raised $8 million, while the Hong Kong-based structural steelwork contractor raised $7 million. Latest IPOs and Direct Listings INLIF (INLF) opened on Jan. 2 at $3.70. The company, which is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and […]
The Last Bear Standing?
Image Source: Pexels Below are some of the most interesting things I came across this week.LINKWhile it seems every other bear has now thrown in the towel, Jeremy Grantham remains undaunted, telling The New Yorker, “technology-based financial optimism prevalent on Wall Street has been characteristic of many speculative episodes, including the development of canals in England and […]
After Blockbuster 2024, Gold ETFs To Sparkle Further In 2025
Image Source: Pixabay Gold logged its biggest annual jump in 2024 since 2010, surging more than 26%, and is set to enjoy another stellar run in 2025. Geopolitical tensions, robust central bank buying and easing of monetary policy by central banks across the globe will continue to add to the glitter of the bullion.Given the optimism, […]
What In The World Is Going On
Image Source: Pexels I’ve begun work with new portfolio management (PM) teams at hedge funds, and I have been impressed by the unique research undertaken by each team. One thing that makes these teams distinctive is that they first seek to understand what in the world is going on and only then do they explore trades […]
Crude Oil Reserves Fall
Image Source: Pixabay According to recent reports, as of January 2025, US crude oil inventory is considered to be in a “good shape” with levels slightly below the five-year average. This indicates a comfortable supply situation going into the new year 2025. Recent inventory drops have been less than expected. Analysts are still cautious about potential […]
