The Stock Market is a Giant Ponzi Scheme
By EconMatters An Auction with Fake Buyers, that will end well!The reason why is when you have the Federal government in the form of the Federal Reserve injecting 85 Billion worth of artificial...
View ArticleWhich S&P ETF Style Is Right For You
The expansion of the ETF universe continues to foster innovation as the growing product lineup offers investors numerous instruments for addressing their investment goals. In fact, with over 1,400+...
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The Biggest Problem In France Is France
France is in upheaval. Arguments erupt live on TV, demonstrations block the streets, strikes shut down plants, and threats of mayhem are part of the show [French Workers Threaten To Blow Up Their...
View ArticleGreat Graphic: Key Euro Trend Lines
This Great Graphic was created on Bloomberg. It shows uptrend (white) the euro has held since ECB President Draghi committed to do whatever it takes to facilitate the survival of EMU. It shows a...
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When It Comes to Gold, Stick to the Facts
Gold dipped below $1,600 last week, falling to a six-month low, much to the chagrin of gold investors. I find the timing of the correction peculiar, given the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting taking place...
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Gold Has An Oddly Predictable Trading Pattern Every Monday Around 8:20 AM
Not everyone is a morning person. And few people like Mondays.But if you're a precious metals investor, mornings – especially Mondays – are brutal.The EvidenceThe precious metals are routinely sold off...
View ArticleDollar Extends Gains on FOMC Decision, but Key is BYD
The dollar has been generally firm all day and the FOMC minutes have been seized as a handy reason to extend those gains. The equity market has come off as have US Treasuries. The minutes of the Jan...
View ArticleDaily Interest Rate Monitor – February 20
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View ArticleThe Chart Angle Delusion
“The lack of intrinsic meaning of angles on a bar chart has significance even for chart-oriented traders who do not employ angles. How sharply a trend slopes on a chart is often a psychological...
View ArticleAusterity strike paralyses Greece
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View ArticleCorrection Time? Now or Never…
The S&P500 had its worst daily decline for the year. The VIX spiked over 19 percent, its biggest 1-day increase in 2013. The dollar index closed at its highest level since November 16th, which...
View ArticleDaily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Lower After Fed Minutes
Yesterday’s M&A-induced euphoria quickly faded after the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting were released. The Fed announced that it will continue purchasing $85 billion a month of...
View ArticleThere's A Tidal Wave Of Economic Reports Coming In Just Hours
Tomorrow will be busy ... Thursday economic releases:At 8:30 AM ET, the initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for claims to increase to 359 thousand from 341...
View ArticleThursday’s ETF Chart To Watch: DB USD Index Bullish (UUP)
The bears finally made an appearance on Wall Street yesterday as sour housing data coupled with uncertain Fed minutes paved the way for profit-taking pressures on the day. Bullish momentum cooled off...
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HOWARD MARKS: 'There Is Nothing Intelligent To Be Said About Gold'
I found this quote by Howard Marks rather appropriate given the fact that gold is getting hammered in recent weeks and it’s only fair that I pile on. In a February 2nd interview Marks said:“There is...
View ArticleFX Spin
The US dollar's gains have been extended against most currencies today, with the Japanese yen as a notable exception. Global equities have followed the slide in North America yesterday. Bonds, even in...
View ArticleWhy Commodities And Emerging Markets Won't Do So Well In This Bull Market
Commodities as a group have been underperforming equities for about six months now. The correlation between the two groups has been grinding lower. Even more important, I think the underperformance of...
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Libor 'Often Completely Made Up'
A top American regulator has suggested that Libor was often "completely made up" and that authorities could not guarantee the rate is free of fraud.Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures...
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Strikes Have Paralyzed India's Banks And Government Offices
India's public-sector banks and many government offices were shut Thursday on the second day of a general strike called to protest against the government's planned pro-market reforms.Eleven unions...
View Article7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read: 2/21
Following a three-day Presidents Day holiday weekend, bullish momentum reemerged on Wall Street on Tuesday as continued reports of corporate deal-making bolstered investor confidence. To start off the...
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