Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Google Search Trends Confirm The Bitcoin Run-up
I am a fan of using Google Trends for understanding the dynamics of financial markets. I have specifically used it in the past for analyzing extremes in sentiment and trading on gold. Given Bitcoin’s latest historical surge – this time through $11,000 – I wondered whether Google (GOOG) searches were increasing alongside the price of Bitcoin. […]
The True Path To Prosperity
It’s often thought that Democrats care about fairness and not economic growth, while Republicans care about growth even at the cost of some fairness. Rubbish. Growth and fairness aren’t opposites. In reality, Democrats are the party of economic growth and fairness. Republicans are the party of neither. The only way to grow the economy is by investing […]
Is Blockchain Stock BTL Group (BTL.V) Still A Buy In 2018?
Blockchain stock BTL Group, symbol BTL.V, trading on the Toronto Junior exchange (TSXV) continues its great ascent. The stock achieved our forecast of $9 which we did more than 6 months ago in this blockchain stock BTL Group forecast. Where from here? Readers are asking us whether this stock is still a buy after it tripled […]
Top Distribution Starting
Last week was a period of high volatility. Some will say it was news related, and they will be right. But it is also something that normally happens when cycles are peaking, and the news items which affect market prices in this manner are referred to as “catalysts”. This coincidence is a natural phenomenon and […]
OPEC Doubles Down On Success Story In Process As WTI Approaches $60
Fundamental Forecast for USOIL: Bullish Talking Points: OPEC and strategic alliances agree to extend production cuts to end of ’18 from March 18 Strong trend shows struggles around $64.65 (Brent), $59 (WTI) Per BHI, U.S. Oil Rig Count rises 2 to 749, third rise in four weeks IGCS showing net-short retail positioning in WTI – US […]
Generational Chance To Sell Equities?
Are tax cuts the final carrot in the free money episode we have witnessed over the last eight years? Sven Henrich at the NorthmanTrader has an excellent article on The Carrot Top. Henrich notes we have had 13 straight months of up in the global equity markets. However, central banking liquidity game has peaked and is […]
As Bitcoin Surges To New Record, Meet ‘Bubble Burst’, The App That Warns You Before A Crypto Collapse
As Bitcoin Surges To New Record, Meet ‘Bubble Burst’, The App That Warns You Before A… https://t.co/MRvsTFJDIJ pic.twitter.com/xzMlSqDNyN — Walter White (@heisenbergrpt) December 3, 2017 So that tweet was posted a little over a day ago and while it hasn’t hit $30,000 yet, allow us to officially say we’re no longer “really disappointed” with everyone’s […]
Let’s Make A Deal
I might be dating myself, but what is happening in Washington reminds me of “Let’s Make a Deal,” one of the longest running TV game shows. This week’s market action was dominated by two big deals. First, the Senate deal on Taxes (including several special side deals) and secondly, Flynn’s guilty plea deal with Mueller. The […]
USD/JPY Recovers – Forecast Dec. 4-8 2017
Dollar/yen finally found its footing and began recovering. The USD enjoyed a potent mix of good data, positive comments from Fed officials and upcoming tax cuts. The yen did not manage to ride on fears from yet another North Korean missile test. Will it continue higher? Update: The Senate approved the bill by 51 to 49. […]
A Primer On The Bear’s Eye View
Back from my two week break and nothing much has changed: Dow Jones continues advancing Gold is range bound at current levels since the beginning of October The Dow Jones broke above 24,000 this week on Thursday. It was trading in the 23,000 range only since October 18th, a month and a half back. What’s […]
