Market Overview

MON: No major event. TUE: EIA STEO; CBR Policy Announcement; Indian WPI (Dec), US PPI (Dec) WED: IEA OMR, UK CPI (Dec), EZ Industrial Production (Nov), US CPI (Dec), NY Fed Manufacturing...

US inflation report to take centre stage as dollar remains well bid. China’s economic policies to come under scrutiny as Q4 GDP on tap. UK CPI and GDP figures to be watched as pound’s pain...

NFP report expectations: +164K jobs, +0.3% m/m earnings, unemployment at 4.2% Leading indicators point to a roughly as-expected reading in this month’s NFP report, with headline job growth...

The NFP report will provide insights into the health of the US labor market and may influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. The consensus forecast is 160,000 jobs added, with the...

The bull/bear ratios have dropped sharply over the past couple of weeks (chart). From a contrarian perspective that's a bullish development for the US stock market. The US bond yield has been...

The market’s performance over the past month reflects a mixed picture of resilience and weakness. While the S&P 500 remains in a bullish structure and has held above key support levels, a closer...

When 21% interest rate credit cards are the only thing keeping the lid on awakening and revolt, that's not a sustainable fix. The easy credit, high interest rate swindle has been a financial feature...

There is so much to talk about, since it has been such a long time since I posted, that it is a little hard to know where to begin. So let’s begin 2025 with a few quick notes about inflation markets...

As AI and blockchain become more intertwined within decentralized ecosystems, maintaining trust and verifiability across distributed networks is becoming increasingly difficult. By design,...

Our gain 1/1/24 to 12/31/24 = 29.28%; SPX gain 23.67%. Our Gain 1/1/23 to 12/31/23 SPX= 28.12%; SPX gain 23.38%. Monitoring purposes GOLD: Long GDX on 10/9/20 at 40.78.  We are up 29.28% for 2024;...

Timing the market might seem like a mystery, but with the right tools and a little practice, it’s all about recognizing patterns and acting decisively. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just...

The global financial and investment landscape in 2025 will be defined by technological advancements, macroeconomic shifts, and geopolitical dynamics. Let's take a look at key takeaways, that...

We focus on the S&P 500 priced against the currency in circulation, the secular trend change in the bond market and its implications and close with comments on Gold, Silver and the yield...

Trump to declare national emergency to impose tariffs. Dollar rallies, 10-year yield climbs to highest since April. US stock futures slip as markets digest Trump’s rhetoric. Dollar Rises, Propped...