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Fake-Out Breakout Trading Strategy

Fake-Out Breakout Trading Strategy

(Video length 00:35:31) “Discomfort is your friend. It doesn’t matter if you’re sick, if you have other stuff going on, etc.… if you’re a pro, you go to work and get the job done.” Crude Oil is bullish into consolidation tonight, so I’m looking for a failed bear breakout for buying opportunities tomorrow morning… E-Mini S&P […]
Selling USTs + Hedging Costs ≠ Bond Rout

Selling USTs + Hedging Costs ≠ Bond Rout

Maybe blame the ECB. On June 5, 2014, Europe’s central bank announced a change in monetary policy. Beginning June 11, their deposit account mechanism that acts as a hard floor for European money rates would be set below zero for the first time. It would mean any funds left on deposit with the ECB in […]
Agriculture Market Report – Monday, Nov. 26

Agriculture Market Report – Monday, Nov. 26

A review of the day’s trading in the agriculture markets. Video Length: 00:12:00
Here’s Why The Rally Builds In More Risk

Here’s Why The Rally Builds In More Risk

Stocks explode higher today as is expected in the midst of volatility. The buying is on much lighter volume than we saw last week. Here are the stocks and ETFs you’ll want to watch for opportunities this week… (Video length 00:11:38)
In This Market, Stagnant Investors Gather Moss

In This Market, Stagnant Investors Gather Moss

Once again, I saw lots of bullish calls for the market. I really hope that our friends who have never lived through a sustained bear market learn the difference between a shallow bounce and a bottom! That’s not to say that a bounce cannot be substantial or even last for a few days. Nor, is […]
USD/JPY Rate Catches Bid Ahead Of Fed Rhetoric, Policy Meeting Minutes

USD/JPY Rate Catches Bid Ahead Of Fed Rhetoric, Policy Meeting Minutes

JAPANESE YEN TALKING POINTS USD/JPY appears to be catching a bid as Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to speak ahead of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit, and a slew of hawkish comments may keep the exchange rate afloat as it snaps the recent series of lower highs & lows. USD/JPY RATE CATCHES BID AHEAD OF […]
Investors Are Going To Get Scalped

Investors Are Going To Get Scalped

We spent a delightful, long Thanksgiving weekend in the country, entertaining children and grandchildren. Not once did we open our laptop computer or look at the headlines. But now, it is another workweek, and we’re back on the job. As usual, we are looking at dots… and wondering how they got to be so goofy. […]
Futures, Yuan, Apple Tumble After Trump Says He Expects To Move Ahead With China Tariff Boost

Futures, Yuan, Apple Tumble After Trump Says He Expects To Move Ahead With China Tariff Boost

So much for any hopes that Trump will push for a trade deal with China at any cost when he meets with the Chinese president later this week. Minutes after the market closed, the WSJ reported that with just four days to go before his summit with China’s President Xi, Donald Trump said he expects to move ahead […]
These 5 Defensive Stocks Have 100% Street Support

These 5 Defensive Stocks Have 100% Street Support

If you thought you were in for a calm November, you’d be wrong. We have now entered the second correction of 2018, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index down over 5% on a one-month basis. On a three-month basis, this loss extends to almost 12%. In fact, even the relatively stable Alphabet is now posting a loss on […]