Chart of the Day: Natural Gas Breakout
After breaking out from a multi-year downtrend earlier this year, natural gas futures are beginning to show signs of life. And while the long-term outlook is dependent on weather, near-term momentum could quickly carry futures up towards our initial target of $3.50.
Is the Bond Bull Market Over? (Central Bank Preview)
SL: Is the Bond Bull Market Over? (Central Bank Preview) In the next 24 hours we’re going to get the answer to two very important questions: Is the Bond Bull Market Over? Have We Seen the Highs in Stocks for 2016? And, it’s the Bank of Japan that likely will decide the answers to those […]
Chart of the Day: WTI Crude Oil Futures Trade Heavy
WTI crude oil futures continue to trade heavy following last week’s breakdown through a 7-week-old supporting uptrend line. There is initial support at $43.50/barrel however a violation could see futures fall swiftly towards the $40/barrel mark.
Higher Rate Playbook
Eight years ago today, Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy and, in my opinion, this business hasn’t been the same since. That event, and the subsequent fallout, forever changed the way I analyze and invest in the markets, and I bet that’s true for you and your clients as well. For me, the biggest change pre-Lehman to […]
The Market’s Bell with Special Guest Randy Frederick
Another great “The Market’s Bell” with Special Guest Randy Frederick, Charles Schwab’s Head of Trading: -Randy like “collars” on stock positions –long put/short call– ahead of several upcoming events -Argues our obsession with The Fed is totally out-of-hand -Explains why too many of us leave money on the table long-term. Get updates at – http://www.MarketsBell.com
Bond Bubble
Something potentially very important just happened with the 10-year Treasury yield. It broke a downtrend in place since the start of 2016, and if it can hold this breakout through the Bank of Japan and Fed meeting next week, it will be a strong signal that the bond bull market may be ending, and interest […]
The Rotation Out of Tech Continues
/in Investing, Reports/by Tom EssayeWhat’s in Today’s Report: The Rotation Out of Tech Continues