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Index Charts: A Uniform Story With Two Standout Exceptions

Index Charts: A Uniform Story With Two Standout Exceptions

Image Source: UnsplashThe index charts almost all say the same thing: (1) prices are in an ascending channel; (2) there hasn’t been a single violation of the channel since it began about half a year ago; (3) the government isn’t going to allow any kind of dip in equities until the election is over.There are just two notable exceptions, shown below: the Russell 2000, which has fractured […]
WTI Gains Ground Near $82.00 Amid Weaker US Dollar, Supply Concerns

WTI Gains Ground Near $82.00 Amid Weaker US Dollar, Supply Concerns

Image Source: Unsplash WTI prices gain momentum on the softer USD and supply concerns.  Disruptions to oil refineries in Russia by recent attacks, support the upward trajectory of WTI prices.  The delay of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might cap the upside of WTI prices.  The US February PCE report on Friday […]
Asia Morning Bites For Tuesday, March 26

Asia Morning Bites For Tuesday, March 26

Image Source: UnsplashGlobal Macro and Markets Global Markets: US Treasury yields rose again yesterday. 2Y yields rose 3.6 sbasis points to 4.625%, while the 10Y rose 4.7bp to 4.245%. There’s a good piece by our rates team on Think for some detail on the likely near-term direction and implication for corporate borrowing rates. Rising rates and the level of […]
This Bear Trap Could Earn Huge Profits On Tuesday

This Bear Trap Could Earn Huge Profits On Tuesday

Image Source: UnsplashFinal week of March – let’s do this!Markets were messy today, but I see 3 clues telling me this BEAR TRAP could be a HUGE PAYDAY on Tuesday!Emini and Nasdaq are bullish overall, but bearish in the short-term…Situations like these are perfect for Bear Traps.  All we need is the right entry signal! E-Mini […]
Nasdaq 100 And S&P 500 – Elliott Wave Analysis Update

Nasdaq 100 And S&P 500 – Elliott Wave Analysis Update

Image Source: Unsplash Interesting day – yes again – both the NQ and ES trading under lower volumes and seemingly higher volatility. The EW counts ( yes, this old dog can learn new tricks) – have been updated to include today’s trade — and after going over the counts with Sascha Goring ( my colleague in […]
Vol Markets Flash First Warning Since December As NVDA Tests High

Vol Markets Flash First Warning Since December As NVDA Tests High

Image Source: Pexels One of the sources of fuel for a market rally is volatility selling. However, it’s the selling that ultimately leads to the last squeeze higher before the fall. Looking at term structure of volatility and skewness is a way to identify volatility expectations and hedging. Over the past few days, these vol-based indicators […]
The Choice Of Inflation Measure Depends On The Eye Of The Beholder

The Choice Of Inflation Measure Depends On The Eye Of The Beholder

Image Source: Pexels As if life is not complicated enough, central bankers employ several measures of inflation to guide decisions on rate changes. What exactly is the true tale of the trend in inflation is up to the reader. Take the Bank of Canada, as a perfect example. The inflation rate in Canada can be any […]
Lucid Group’s Stock Climbs: Are Higher Gains In Sight?

Lucid Group’s Stock Climbs: Are Higher Gains In Sight?

Image Source: Pexels Shares of electric car manufacturer, Lucid Group (Nasdaq: LCID), saw a strong opening on Monday following the announcement that Ayar Third Investment Company, a majority stockholder of the company affiliated with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment Fund, is injecting $1 billion into the Lucid.This significant investment comes in the form of […]
The Fed’s Dovish Hold And The 2024 Rally

The Fed’s Dovish Hold And The 2024 Rally

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of the 2024 financial market with James Connor and Ben Laidler, Global Market Strategist at eToro, in this must-watch episode of Wealthion.From the Federal Reserve’s latest moves to the surging debate over Bitcoin vs. traditional gold, Ben provides unparalleled insights into what these developments mean for […]
Great Value Stocks To Buy Now

Great Value Stocks To Buy Now

Image Source: Pexels This is a list of stocks that are trading at a great value based on their growth prospects and their current price. There are many stocks that trade at a great value at different times, but this list only includes stocks that could reasonably increase 100% in under 2 years.This list includes stocks […]