Category Archive: Finance
Dull Market This Week – But Stay Ready
Considering all the fireworks we have seen so far in 2018, this week here, has to be the most boring trading weeks so far. Fear not, the summer time is around the corner, and there will, no doubt be some mind numbing weeks there as well. We have been in a declining trend-line through yesterday, […]
4 Growth Stocks In Insurance Industry Poised To Surge In 2018
The U.S Insurance Industry battled a plethora challenges in the form of a tumultuous 2017 — a year plagued with weather-related events, regulatory upheavals as well as political turmoil. However, the U.S. insurers have entered 2018 with renewed confidence and are anticipating improved performance as the year rolls on. Although there will be challenges to […]
Confused Markets, More Inflation Data, And The Potential Of A Liquidity Squeeze
I wrap up the markets today with Chris Temple. On another day when the markets were up early we saw them sell-off into the close. We discuss the constant back and forth of the markets that are not showing us any defined direction currently. There was also some inflation data in terms of imports that […]
Building Boom Before Infrastructure Bill
The rebuilding of America is underway. Both political parties want an infrastructure spending bill, yet gridlock is likely to prevent the desired $1.5 Trillion Bill ($150 Billion/year) as it requires either massive new deficit spending or higher taxes. A 25 cent Gasoline tax hike to generate $37.5 Billion/year, toll roads and burden shifting to the […]
The DOW Might Lead Markets Lower
Video length: 00:13:24 Today was an active trading day as market swings are allowing traders to have plenty of opportunities each day. In tonight’s video newsletter market update we look at the 2 stocks in the Dow that might take the Dow lower and therefore lead the overall markets lower. Watch the video now to […]
Market Talk – Thursday, March 15
Asian markets were pretty mixed after yesterdays US sell-off complemented by the tech turnaround. With little activity in Asia the focus is turning to next weeks Fed meeting and the outlook for rates and the US Dollar. The strip currently prices in three rate hikes for 2018 and roughly 1.5/2 for 2019. However, one measure […]
EURUSD Slides Back – 1.2200 In View
The euro slid lower in NY session today ending on the lows of the day as it flirted with the 1.2300 level. There was no specific news to drive the currency lower, but the rise in US 10Y along with the fall in GE 10Y yields helped to push the pair lower and the […]
Rail Week Ending March 2018: Growth Remains Mixed
Week 10 of 2018 shows same week total rail traffic (from same week one year ago) improved according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) traffic data. The rolling averages remain mixed. Analyst Opinion of the Rail Data We review this data set to understand the economy. If coal and grain are removed from the analysis for […]
