In this weekend video let's take a long term view of stocks and bonds. Where has the all the volume gone in stock market and will the recent changes in interest rates change that? Watch this important long term analysis of stock and bond markets.
Today stocks looked anything, but certain. We will look at this as being a possible reversal pattern, what to expect next, and what strategy to implement.
The indexes ended the day slightly lower as all eyes are on the Fed. The market is pricing in a 93% probability of a 25 basis point increase in short term rates tomorrow.
There is a lot higher risk on the table than there has been in the last few months. This video includes an important explanation of how major firms are hedging in this current market environment and how it impacts what you may see this coming week.
The stock indexes end the day slightly lower once again. As rates move higher all eyes will be on the jobs report on Friday to see if the report will affirm the expected rate hike next week or give the Fed an excuse to delay.
For the 4th consecutive trading day stocks ended slightly lower or unchanged. After the March 1st break out day the major indexes are near the low of that day. The indexes being 1-2% off all time highs is not a sign of selling... yet
After nearly 4 months of complacency, a few definitive signs of volatility may truly be emerging. The S&P 100 today opened with 95 decliners, first time we have seen this since early November.
Markets moved well within our expected range this past week, even though IPO mania and a Wednesday rally has buyers believing the markets are impervious to anything.
After yesterday's market sprint stocks took a deep breathe today with some profit taking selling at all time highs. In tonight's video let's review what to expect in the coming months and the strategy that will work best in that market environment.
All of the major indexes popped to all time highs today on the heels of a positive tone from the new administration. Bonds sharply lower sent financials higher.
We're finally starting to see the typical market structure kick in on the daily chart, and as expected, traders are starting to hedge against the "unexpected" with tonight's SOTU speech.
If you missed today's trading day you didn't miss much. Indexes moved sideways on very light volume. A complacent market will move at some point. Could tomorrow's State of the Union address be that catalyst?