Market Overview

Notwithstanding the slow pace of global economic activity, we expect enough strength in the US to drive earnings higher. While the S&P 500 Transportation index is down 19.3% from its record high...

The average daily turnover in the foreign exchange market is over $5 trillion a day. Many traders and analysts put considerable weight on market positioning. However, it proves very elusive.What many...

The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates when the dust clears from its policy meeting that concludes this Thursday (Sep. 17), although that’s looking like a shaky proposition in the wake of...

The next five days are going to be some of the most important days for investors in recent history. What happens next will set the stage for big profits or a sustained downturn.We are worried about...

Around the trapsWith the monthly dollar value of investment loans having more than doubled since the beginning of 2012, the regulator APRA has become obliged to take action in order to cool the...

Manufacturing in the USA is one topic which needs a little thought.Follow up: There is little argument that manufacturing activity peaked just before the beginning of the Great Recession - and it...

Market movers ahead In the US , we believe the recent tightening in financial conditions and increased uncertainty on global growth will sway the Fed to keep rates unchanged at its meeting next week,...

Weekly Large Trader COT Report: 10 Year US Treasury Note CFTC Futures data shows speculators raised bearish bets 10 Year Treasury Note Non-Commercial Positions: Large 10-year treasury note futures...

It is difficult to have any conversation about the online video streaming industry without the mention of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). In fact, Netflix is the clear leader in the U.S. Internet video...

Some folks have been stacking stuff to SocialTrade indicating that an explosive move higher is imminent. It’s irrational, but I deeply resent those posts. I am the living god of confirmation...

DOW + 102 = 16,433SPX + 8 = 1961NAS + 26 = 482210 YR YLD – .04 = 2.18%OIL – 1.12 = 44.80GOLD – 3.70 – 1108.20SILV – .13 = 14.68The S&P 500 index was up 2.1% for the...

It’s happening again. Everyone is clamoring over the Fed’s upcoming FOMC meeting, set to take place next week. The big question on investors’ minds: Will the Fed finally abandon its...

With the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meetings coming up this Wednesday and Thursday, investors’ eyes remain keenly focused on the actions and words of Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet...

Friday didn’t see much action as we continue to see markets form the wedge which points to a move lower.That said, we do have the much talked about September Fed meeting coming up this week and...