Markets HATE uncertainty and when an outcome is in doubt the fear of the unknown is unnerving. Political parties tend to have predictable policies. Tax cuts versus increased spending on social programs or rebuilding the military have different impacts on…
Many would argue that the market cannot be timed. We would disagree. If markets cannot be timed, how are some traders and investors able to make consistent profits? Any consistency in trading or investing is more than coincidence in our…
While many markets are now dominated by electronic trade, the day sessions still have much importance. Think for a moment of all the largest players in today’s financial markets: banks, hedge funds, pensions, wealth managers and even central banks. Do…
The stock market comeback in the last six months has added $2 trillion dollars in value to the U.S. markets. It’s certainly a big number. In fact, it can push the total capitalization here to almost $20 trillion. Here’s some simple math…
Gaps can be maddening. What can you do when a market opens up significantly higher or lower than where it closed? This riddle haunts traders, but there is a solution that could help you succeed. The interconnectedness of global…
Markets fluctuate based on many factors including risk appetite or risk aversion, fear, greed, and economic or geopolitical influences. There are so many key data points every month that can drive market action and influence monetary policy. Here is a brief…
Often too hot or too cold, economic conditions are a work in progress for monetary minions. The desired Goldilocks just right scenario is tough to produce with the Federal dual mandate of low unemployment and modest inflation. A two percent target…
Equity market uncertainty and volatility have increased demand for US Treasury products. While the yield may be low, through significantly above global counterparts, safety and certainty are premium to pay for. Prices in the ten-year note (TNX) futures contracts have…
