Markets

Apr 28, 2015 at 05:55

As I watch valuations on stocks soar higher and higher into the stratosphere, I keep asking "where is the value?" The problem for most is confusing "relative" value vs. absolute…

Apr 28, 2015 at 05:23

USD/JPY continues to consolidate near its key support at 118.18. A break of the resistance at 120.12 (intraday high, see also the declining trendline) is needed to suggest exhaustion in…

Apr 28, 2015 at 05:22

Japan, whose monetary policy is by far the world's most expansive, just reported retail sales that soared on the wings of all that newly-created currency. Just kidding. Retail sales tanked…

Apr 27, 2015 at 23:00

After reading today's market action, I realized that we were due a bigger move down this week than I originally had anticipated. I have been short the market somewhat from…

Apr 27, 2015 at 16:27

If you have cash to invest, there is always a logical reason to "wait until things improve". Greece is a legitimate concern for investors, but making decisions based solely on…

Apr 27, 2015 at 07:27

Today I would like to focus in on the bigger picture by looking at some long term charts for the precious metal complex. I know most enjoy the action by…

Apr 27, 2015 at 06:36

When QE money matters more than corporate earnings, conditions are out of balance.

Apr 27, 2015 at 06:15

After two weeks of moving and filling around the US$1,200 level Gold finally broke down on Friday. I had anticipated the sideways trap since early April and explained my bearish…

Apr 27, 2015 at 05:54

In our opinion, speculative short positions are favored (with stop-loss at 2,140, and profit target at 1,980, SP500 index)

Apr 27, 2015 at 05:50

The truth is real savings and real investment do not cause secular stagnation, but are rather the very foundations of productivity and growth. However, the develop world's current condition of…