Erik Swarts

Contributor since: 04 Apr 2011

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• Brace Yourselves

  Published 14 November 2011 | viewed 0 times

  "Tell me how this ends," U.S. General David Petraeus asked memorably of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Political leaders and economists in the euro zone…

• 'Buckle Up', Says Silver

  Published 10 November 2011 | viewed 0 times

  By the looks of things yesterday, most equity traders needed to be reminded of the basic transmission dynamics of how a credit/liquidity crisis moves through…

• Taking Shelter - Part II

  Published 06 November 2011 | viewed 0 times

  "Europe is the world's largest economy, and there won't be global economic recovery without European economic recovery...We hope Europe will be fine". ~ Hu Jintao,…

• Incidental Music

  Published 28 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  A few things to keep in mind going forward: Over the past week the market has displayed the classic fourth quarter emotional rally that occurs…

• Baptism By Fire

  Published 24 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Lafayette's Baptism of Fire - E. Percy Moran I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than…

• the HeadRisk Horseman

  Published 17 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  I try to never forget that Risk is the markets first, middle and last names. And as we approach its most benevolent season, the risk…

• What 'Lies' Beneath

  Published 13 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Although the S&P 500 made a lower low last week, a major fly in the ointment with regards to proclaiming, "Come on in - the…

• Market On Wire

  Published 10 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  "I observed the tightrope 'dancer' -- because you couldn't call him a 'walker' -- approximately halfway between the two towers. And upon seeing us he…

• As The Crow Flies

  Published 07 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.…

• Satisfaction

  Published 05 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  I read a quote yesterday from a trader that nicely sums up the past two months price structure in equities. The trader looked at the…

• The Trilogy

  Published 03 October 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Here are three eclectic and esoteric analog studies I have been following for additional color on this convoluted and treacherous tape. Whether or not they…

• Perspective On Commodities - Part II

  Published 30 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Although I have been trading in very short timeframes as of late, I like to keep an eye on the bigger picture as a sort…

• A Few Thoughts

  Published 28 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  A few thoughts as we continue to criss cross the equity market range. My lofty expectations for a classic capitulation and turn-around Tuesday were passed…

• A Greek Comedy

  Published 26 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  European officials are working on a grand plan to restore confidence in the single currency area that would involve a massive bank recapitalization, giving the…

• Silver and Gold Update

  Published 22 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Here is an update of the daily Silver/Nasdaq 2000 analog from last weeks note (see Here). This chart was created intraday ~ 9:45 EST 9/22.…

• Perception is 9/10ths of Reality - Act II

  Published 21 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  I typically pan the "what if" aisle at the local book emporium, mostly because it is next to the self-help section and quite frankly those…

• Chart Lab

  Published 19 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Monday September 19, 2011 Here is an update of the daily Silver/Nasdaq 2000 analog from last weeks note (see Here). This chart was created intraday…

• The EKG of A Bust

  Published 15 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Since the violent breakdown in silver in May I have been doing a follow-up note about every two months on the long-term comparative study between…

• Mountain Of Morosity

  Published 14 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Although the timeframes that I trade these days have come in due to the heightened volatility - they are once again aligned with the underlying…

• Meridian Market Theory

  Published 12 September 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Since floating the Meridian Market Theory in late March - the market has respected the meridian and was subsequently strongly rejected by it. To simply…