Monday, Monday
Well, Monday was a snoozer and that’s a shame for a couple of reasons. For one thing, it makes these end of day posts tedious, but more importantly, today should have been ‘”fun” (depending on your definition of “fun”) because things got off to a decidedly inauspicious start in Japan, where the Nikkei careened lower, […]
Volatility, AMZN, And All Eyes On Bonds
Video length: 00:12:46 How do you know when professional traders are hedging their positions? Look no further than the VVIX which measures the volatility of the VIX or put another way – volatility of the volatility index. In tonight’s video we examine volatility, algo trading in AMZN, and the bond market. Watch this video before […]
Buy 3 Best Schwab Mutual Funds For Stunning Returns
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EUR/CAD Back To 1.50?
The euro maintained a bid throughout the North American session leading some traders to wonder if we’ve finally seen a bottom. Its difficult to say as ECB President Draghi could easily talk the currency down on Tuesday by highlighting all of the reasons why policy needs to remain extremely accommodative but if there weren’t […]
Bitcoin Has A Massive Problem
You’ve just arrived at the airport parking garage after a grueling flight. It’s late. It’s cold and raining. You’re tired and hungry. Home beckons. Since it’s the year 2020, you’re paying for things with your bitcoin wallet. Naturally, the parking machines take the cyber-currency. Good thing too… you lost your real wallet, so no cash […]
Cats And Dogs Enter The Brexit Picture, Literally: Turmoil At Odds With Reality
The EU’s top Brexit negotiator, Michael Barnier, hit a record high in negotiation silliness, telling a French newspaper “dogs and cats” would be affected by the Brexit vote. Barnier is hoping to force Theresa May into upping her divorce settlement offer. Passports for Dogs and Cats Cancelled Barnier warns that unless there is a Brexit […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – The Great Complacency
Stocks were largely unchanged today, as the lack of news left investors spinning around last week’s levels, trying to squeeze a little coin out of the markets. Gold and silver managed to make a little headroom, although they are still lower after the big ‘Dr. Evil’ smackdown last week in which a large volume of […]
General Collapse
I must say, I’m quite proud and pleased with this May 2017 Slope Plus post I did about shorting General Electric. Here’s one of the charts I showed at the time: And this longer-term view….. Here’s what has happened since the post (tinted area) If only the ENTIRE MARKET could likely recognize reality.
