Stocks and Bonds Won't Be the Only Assets Reacting to the Fed: Watch Commodities
Commodity prices are highly influenced by action in the currency markets which will undoubtedly have something to say about the Federal Reserve meeting.
Oil Prices Spiking on Potential Terror Attacks Is Never Positive for Equities
Product demand remains tepid at best and OPEC has downgraded its oil demand growth for 2019.
The Energy Markets Lack Energy but That Could Be Changing
Natural gas, specifically, has been a trader's market, not a place for long-term investments.
Is Gold Ready for an Upside Move? No, It's Not a Mirage
The charts suggest we could see a good trading move for the precious metal.
This Is a Market Under Stress
This could either be a brilliant buying opportunity or a value trap. If a trade deal is not reached by the end of June, this selloff can get a lot worse.
Don't Believe Trump's Claims on China Trade Deal Breakdown
Trump may say China broke the deal, but here is a deeper dive into what happened -- and what the outcome is likely to be for the markets.
'Buy The Dip' May Be Losing Its Power
Keep an eye on FX markets. If the yuan drops and dollar rises, commodities and cyclical growth stocks will get hit.
The Easy Money in Stocks Has Already Been Made: Expect Volatility Now
The risk of being 'long and wrong' is now elevated while the upside profit potential is likely minimal.
The Fed Is Not as Dovish, but the Market Is at All-Time Highs
If the market and economic data continues this way, logically the next step would be for a rate increase, not decrease -- regardless of what Trump may be demanding.
Everyone Is Short the Grain Market, but Should They Continue to Be?
At some point, the grain markets will probably need to catch up with the stock market's enthusiasm over a pending trade deal.