Buy, Sell or Hold? (What’s Next for the Markets)
People on Wall Street have a great sense of humor. I remember thinking that years ago when I started my career at Merrill Lynch, and despite the fact that we’ve witnessed a lot of changes in this business over the years (most of them not good, in my opinion) I’m happy to say there are […]
Chart of the Day: The S&P is Back (In Its Range)
In the wake of this week’s central bank decisions, a relief rally has carried the S&P 500 right back to the middle of its late-summer trading range between 2160 and 2190.
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 […]
Five Important Events to Watch As We Start 2025
/in Investing, Reports/by Tom EssayeWhat’s in Today’s Report: Five Important Events to Watch As We Start 2025