Markets in search of direction is usually a time when patience is warranted. To be sure, January 2022 was a tough month for risky assets. Risk premium was wiped from technology stocks at a breath taking pace. For one thing, from the rubble new leaders and new risks emerge. The challenge now is balancing the […]
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Treasury yield curve and inflation expectations look lousy
Treasury yield curve and inflation expectations look lousy and the stock market continues higher. The narrative around inflation is a hot topic on Wall Street and Washington these days. From the markets perspective, we are in the beginning stages of a tightening cycle. Surely, some will argue the Fed decision to taper yesterday is not […]
Bitcoin chart turns bullish
Bitcoin chart turns bullish as 3-month consolidation phase comes to an end. Undeniably, Bitcoin is on of the biggest technological innovations to date. Without doubt, investors and innovators will take blockchain to places unknown. The best part is everyone can get in, and it’s still early. To be sure, you want to due your due […]
No bitcoin breakout yet
Having patience is the hallmark trait of a successful investor. Now, if you’re thinking of buying crypto’s you’d better be patient, because there’s no bitcoin breakout yet. However, the charts are starting to perk up, good news for crypto bulls. Over the years I’ve learned that waiting for a chart to turn bullish is a […]
Inflation and the Bond Market
Inflation and the bond market have puzzled investors since forever. Surely you’ve noticed the price of everything seems to be going up these days. But, is inflation taking root in our daily lives like the financial TV networks claim? Without a doubt understanding inflation is important. More importantly, the difference between inflation and deflation is […]
Sector Rotation Alive And Well
Sector rotation trades tell me that the bull market is alive and well. Despite what Financial TV outlets like CNBC claim. Today, CNBC is trying to talk down the stock market and cool things off with coverage of Treasury Secretary Yellen’s comments. Sure enough, the big index etfs like SPY and QQQ are getting hammered. […]
Coinbase Stock Slides After Direct Listing
Coinbase stock (COIN – nasdaq) went public on April 14th at $250 per share. To little surprise, the price surged to $430 on its first day trading. Since then, it’s been a downhill slide. Savvy investors should seriously consider using the current weakness as a buying opportunity. Why? Well, Coinbase stock is the first crypto […]
Ultimate Investor Update – Ep. 7
At this time the XLE energy sector EFT is looking attractive. Stock market corrections come and go. Usually they are sudden and catch investors off guard. Fortunately, for those that can keep a level head, opportunities will present themselves. As always, the Ultimate Investor Update covers the big 3 sectors: F/X, bonds and stocks. Here […]
Ultimate Investor Update – Ep. 4
The Ultimate Market update is your official source for a stock market update. So, a lot is happening in the markets right now. Most notably is the Gamestop short squeeze. If you are trading Gamestop you might want to checkout my post about the situation and how to trade it. To summarize, the easy money […]
Ultimate Investor Update – Ep. 3
The Ultimate Investor Update is your source for market information. If you’re looking for quick actionable market information – this is it! For the purpose of getting you the best information, let’s recap the key points from the last update. Opinions change, so be flexible Gold versus the US dollar – correlation nonsense Bond holders […]