Chris Ciovacco

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• Central Banks Spark Bullish Conditions

  Published 30 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  As outlined in a popular October 2011 video on the European debt crisis, we are well aware of the serious nature of the problems facing…

• Fed Tries To Calm European and Stock Market Waters

  Published 25 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  As outlined in a July 22 video, there are still numerous reasons to be bullish relative to the intermediate-term outlook for stocks. However, there has…

• Why China Is Back On Our Radar

  Published 20 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The iShares China 25 ETF (FXI) remains 26% below its 2010 high, leaving the door open to a possibly attractive opportunity to "buy low". As…

• Earnings Push Market To Cusp Of Breakout

  Published 19 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Tech stocks have been laggards in recent weeks, which has been a little concerning for the current rally despite the numerous bullish signals we outlined…

• Despite Problems, Bullish Trends In Place

  Published 16 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The markets face numerous problems, including still-elevated bond yields in Spain and Italy, slowing global growth, and the media's latest obsession...the dreaded "fiscal cliff". Yet,…

• Markets Pointing Toward Rally In Risk

  Published 13 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  John Williams, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, delivered a risk-friendly speech in Portland, Oregon on Thursday. From the Wall Street Journal:…

• Short-Euro, Long-Treasuries Overcrowded and Risky Trades

  Published 09 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  It's easy and comfortable to join the bullish Treasury club and the mob currently bearish on the euro. Despite the hopes of the masses, it…

• Euro Opportunity Could Be Coming

  Published 06 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  It didn't take long for the press to hop on the "pressure grows on Fed to act" train following the weak employment data on Friday…

• Preparing For Friday's Employment Report

  Published 05 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Four points for investors to ponder before Friday's employment report: Point One: It is the market's reaction to the number that matters, not the number.…

• Iran, Stimulus, and Charts Could Push Oil Higher

  Published 03 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  With a slowing economy and over-supply concerns, crude oil dropped 30% from its February 2012 high to the recent low. An out of favor market…

• German Shift May Have QE-Like Impact On Stocks

  Published 01 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  To the casual observer, the announcements made late last week in Europe may appear to be just another in a series of "do the minimal…

• Can Europe Pull Germany From Fantasy Land?

  Published 27 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  We sympathize with Germany's position in Europe. They understand it will be much more difficult to see over-extended budgets brought back into line after checks…

• 'All Clear' Not Given For Stock Bulls Yet

  Published 21 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Despite significant evidence of a possible bullish turn in stocks, we also have evidence supporting a measured approach relative to what appears to be a…

• Central Banks Help Break Downtrend

  Published 17 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  On Thursday, a G20 representative told Reuters central banks stand ready to assist should the markets deteriorate next week. That central bank news coupled with…

• German Timetable Radically Different From Wall Street

  Published 14 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  With Spanish bond yields reflecting euro-era record high concern about Spain's ability to repay its debts, the financial markets are expecting some quick and significant…

• Yields and Momentum: Too Early To Buy Aggressively

  Published 13 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Since over-indebted nations must constantly sell bonds to raise capital, Italy and Spain are forced to enter very unfriendly markets. Italy, selling short-term notes this…

• Buying Opportunity or Full-Blown Bear Market?

  Published 12 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The market is sapping the strength of investors. Monday's short-lived euphoria following the weekend bailout for Spanish banks will cause many bulls to understandably lose…

• Bailout and Technicals Say Be Open To Stock Rally

  Published 11 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The markets made some progress last week based mainly on speculation a bailout for Spanish banks was coming soon. A June 9 story from the…

• Lower Lows May Bring Buying Opportunity

  Published 08 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The markets have numerous unanswered questions to digest: Will Spain accept a bailout? How will the market react to another bailout? After the election, will…

• Deteriorating Markets Look For Next Bailout

  Published 05 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Spain needs assistance with their troubled banks, but politicians are looking for very few strings to be attached, which is not going over big in…