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Time To Buy SEK, RUB And MXN? Our Indicators Say So

Time To Buy SEK, RUB And MXN? Our Indicators Say So

Today we have published the August edition of Global Monetary Condition Monitor our monthly flagship publication, which covers monetary policy in 26 countries around the world and gives an overview of global monetary matters and market implications of global monetary trends. In this webcast I have a look at the currency implications of our monetary analysis in […]
Nuvectra Corporation – Sold

Nuvectra Corporation – Sold

64% technical sell signals Below its 20, 50 and 100 day moving averages 29.40% off its recent high This morning I deleted Nuvectra (NVTR) from the Van Meerten New High portfolio at 10.55  It is not adding any value to the portfolio: Barchart technical indicators: 64% technical sell signals Trend Spotter sell signal Below its 20, 50 […]
Has USD/CAD Reversed?

Has USD/CAD Reversed?

  With oil prices continuing to drift lower and with Canadian inflation subdued USD/CAD made a major reversal in US trade today recovering above the 1.2550 level as longs pressed the pair higher. With ADP and US GDP on the docket tomorrow the greenback could have another strong day and could push the pair through […]
July 2017 Leading Index Review: Growth Trends Slow

July 2017 Leading Index Review: Growth Trends Slow

This post is a review of all major leading indicators follows – and their trends are generally indicating slower growth. Philly Fed Leading Index The Philly Fed Leading Index for the United States is continuously recalculated. Note that this index is not accurate in real time as it is subject to backward revision, Per the Philly Fed: […]
Portfolio Management Ideas For Consideration For The Remainder Of 2017

Portfolio Management Ideas For Consideration For The Remainder Of 2017

2017 is shaping up to be both a continuation of the secular bull market as well as a year of changing market leadership. This has taken place absent any significant market volatility, leading some to question when volatility may rear its ugly head again. The June 2017 S&P DJI Commentary noted that at the midway […]
New Peak In Household Debt And Gold

New Peak In Household Debt And Gold

In August, the New York Fed released a new update on household debt today showing record levels. What does it imply for the gold market? On surface, the report about the household debt is scary, as the total household debt rose by $114 billion (0.9 percent) to $12.84 trillion in the second quarter of 2017. This increase […]
Trump’s Decision To Deploy Troops Will Boost Gas Prices

Trump’s Decision To Deploy Troops Will Boost Gas Prices

In a nationally televised speech, President Donald Trump announced his decision to raise gas prices. Most analysts missed that part of the speech. They only heard the part about increasing the number of troops in Afghanistan. Trump did announce that the military presence in the country will increase. He set a goal of winning the […]
Hot Options Alert: Midday – Tuesday, August 29

Hot Options Alert: Midday – Tuesday, August 29

 
…And The Market Breaks

…And The Market Breaks

Having melted up on a sea of momentum since the US open, the stock market just broke… At 1322ET, BATS declared self-help against Chicago Stock Exchange… And VIX and Nasdaq reacted… And chaos breaks out… 
Anthera’s Blisibimod Positive In Phase II Extension Study

Anthera’s Blisibimod Positive In Phase II Extension Study

Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANTH – Free Report) announced positive top-line data from the extension of a phase II BRIGHT-SC study, evaluating key pipeline candidate, blisibimod for treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Notably, the BRIGHT-SC study is randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled, initiated in June 2013, to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of blisibimod in patients […]