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 […]
Chart of the Day: S&P 500 Volatility
Stocks surged back yesterday after dropping the most in nearly three months on Friday. The environment remains volatile and that is poised to continue with the next two critical catalysts coming next week: the Fed and BOJ.
Chart of the Day: Technical Tipping Point in Oil
WTI crude oil futures approached a technical tipping point yesterday as they rallied into a near-term, downtrend resistance level. Where futures close today will be important for the near-term direction of energy prices
ECB Preview
The first of the major central bank decisions in September comes tomorrow via the ECB, and from a general standpoint the major question heading into this meeting is: “Will the ECB ease further, hint at easing further, or stay firmly on the sidelines?” Given the uncertainty surrounding tomorrow’s decision, I found myself in my home […]
Jobs Day
/in Investing, Reports/by Tom EssayeWhat’s in Today’s Report: Jobs Day, Key VIX Levels to Watch.