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The dominating factor in Wednesday’s trading was the release of the Federal Reserve minutes. Based on interpretation of the minutes, the Fed is closer to pulling the easing trigger than might...
The dominating factor in Wednesday’s trading was the release of the Federal Reserve minutes. Based on interpretation of the minutes, the Fed is closer to pulling the easing trigger than might...
Tuesday’s trading saw a surprising divergence, as a powerful surge in the euro (EUR/USD) telegraphed “risk on” and the message failed to hold. The major U.S. indices (Dow, S&P,...
Market action continues to be constructive. Bulls have a firm grip and are not loosening it for now. Monday was largely quiet in respect to the major indices, but market internals are improving. AAPL...
As the second quarter earnings season winds down, equity markets are embracing a more bullish tone. Not only are the large-cap blue chip averages continuing to grind higher, small-cap -- stocks along...
The major US indices resolved firmly to the upside on Thursday – finally doing something – following the narrowest trading range streak in 60 years. Transports and long bonds successfully...
Overbought conditions can be resolved in one of two ways: Either through price or through time.The major U.S. indices appear to be resolving through time, grinding sideways rather than correcting...
In poker terms, central bankers have given the bulls an open-ended straight draw. They have “outs” to a win at both the high and low end of the straight: High end: Increasingly bad news /...
The trading environment for US equities has become eerily quiet as we wind down the second quarter earnings season. It’s normal to expect light trading during the summer as institutional traders...
Traders are returning to their desks this week with plenty of uncertainty, as equity markets exhibit schizophrenic tendencies… Last week, markets were poised to turn in a disappointing week...