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When The Bond Market Goes Bad – Does Bad Mean Good?
Article By:
Dennis Miller
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Thursday, November 24, 2016 9:46 PM EDT
I’m reading some scary headlines about the bond market crashing. It sounds like bad news, but could it be good news for your retirement portfolio? The pundits are concerned about the changes in interest rates.
The Art Of Doing Nothing
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016 2:32 PM EDT
Simple does not mean do nothing, I don’t believe in set and forget. To me, simple means easily explained with a simple, active strategy that will require some, but hopefully not a lot, of trading.
The 2014 Economy Lingers On Under The Hope For Something Different
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016 1:30 PM EDT
We are seeing something of a repeat if in miniature with durable goods for October 2016. The seasonally-adjusted estimate for September was $228.4 billion, jumping to $239.4 billion in the latest update.
The Power Of Floor Pivots: Fading FB For A Quick Profit
Article By:
Warrior Trading
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016 5:08 PM EDT
Floor pivots are an excellent tool for understanding market sentiment and using as a level to trade against as many traders, including floor/pit traders, use them for entry and exit points.
In this article: META
Why Fall Is The Best Time To Target Motivated Sellers
Article By:
Than Merrill
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016 2:20 PM EDT
Fall and winter provide ample opportunities to target motivated sellers, as long as you know where to look.
A Thanksgiving Thought For Metals Investors Who Do Not Appreciate “Alternative” Analysis
Article By:
Avi Gilburt
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:56 AM EDT
There is absolutely no holy grail to investing or trading. Rather, we only deal in probabilities when working within non-linear markets.
Who Invented The Stock Market?
Article By:
Jennifer Coombs
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016 4:26 AM EDT
Many people don't know that the Dutch were responsible for the creation of the stock market back in the 1630's.
Simplifying Retirement Planning Communications
Article By:
Susan Mangiero
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Monday, November 21, 2016 11:36 AM EDT
For many people, retirement planning tends to be an exercise in frustration. Some complaints focus on numbers that seek to dazzle without enlightening. Others call out language that is overly long, complex and ambiguous.
Hoes Does Leverage Work In Forex?
Article By:
Glen Stephenson
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Monday, November 21, 2016 1:00 AM EDT
The leverage effect is an important aspect of currency trading offered by brokers, and most of them allow clients to invest money using borrowed capital. What is leverage? How does it work? What are the risks?
The Hill’s Group Response To The USGS Wolfcamp Shale 20 Billion Barrel Deposit
Article By:
Steve St. Angelo
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Saturday, November 19, 2016 4:12 PM EDT
The Hill’s Group tells exactly what they thought of the recent USGS announcement of the 20 billion barrel Wolfcamp shale Deposit in Texas.
In this article: USO
In Calm Markets Should We Buy "Cheap" Put Protection?
Article By:
Alpha Architect
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Friday, November 18, 2016 11:56 PM EDT
An explanation and analysis of the Volatility Index, its consistent inaccuracy, and the subsequent Volatility Risk Premium and how these numbers parallel historical occurrences.
In this article: VIX
How To Use The Moving Average Crossover Trading Strategy To Make Profitable Investment Decisions
Article By:
Andy Abraham
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Friday, November 18, 2016 8:40 PM EDT
No matter what investment vehicle you’re using or what asset you’re investing in, chances are that you understand the importance of strategy.
Say What, Production Opens A Demand For Products?
Article By:
Atle Willems
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Friday, November 18, 2016 1:12 PM EDT
More than two centuries ago, a tremendously important economic principle was brought to prominence. This principle today goes by the name Say’s Law, or Say’s Law of Markets. This article discusses the adoption of Say's law.
King Of Debt Takes The Reins
Article By:
Peter Schiff
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Friday, November 18, 2016 8:21 AM EDT
It seems impossible to believe in our current low interest world, but in 1982 the U.S government sold 30-year bonds with a 14% annual coupon.
In this article: TYX
What Exactly Is A "Bull Market"?
Article By:
Jennifer Coombs
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Friday, November 18, 2016 5:32 AM EDT
Bull market occurs when a financial market, index, or group of securities, demonstrate that prices are rising or are expected to rise in the near-term (or long-term).
Debt Monetization - An Economic Powder Keg
Article By:
Gregor Gregersen
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Friday, November 18, 2016 4:30 AM EDT
At the recent LBMA Conference here in Singapore, the head of macro strategy and FX research at Standard Chartered Bank indicated that 26% of globally tradable bonds now have negative yields.