How To Identify Trends? Free Educational Trading Lesson ✳️
Hello traders, Today, I want to delve into an educational discussion focusing on price action. Understanding price action is crucial for predicting the type of trading day ahead and making informed decisions. Whether you’re trading the E-mini S&P, Dow, Nasdaq, currencies like the Euro or Australian Dollar, or commodities like crude oil, the principles of […]
Striking the Balance: Citi’s Insights on Bitcoin’s Place in Portfolio Management
Exploring alternatives to the traditional 60/40 portfolio, there’s a proposal by Alex Saunders and David Glass from Citi suggesting a 55% stocks, 40% bonds, and 5% bitcoin allocation. This proposition gains traction with the advent of spot bitcoin ETFs, simplifying investment without the custody or liquidity issues associated with physical or futures-based bitcoin investments. While […]
Market on Brink of Steep Correction, Hussman Warns of 1929-style Valuation Extremes
Investor John Hussman has issued a stark warning about the current state of the stock market, comparing it to historic bubbles such as those preceding the 1929 crash and the market peak in 2021. According to Hussman, stock valuations are as extreme as they were before previous market downturns, signaling the potential for a significant […]
S&P 500 Investors Rejoice: Wall Street’s Top Bullish Bank Sets Target at 5,500
Societe Generale asserts that the trajectory of the S&P 500 will be steered by ‘U.S. exceptionalism,‘ according to reports. This sentiment underlies their bullish outlook, with a year-end target of 5,500, reflecting a modest increase of just over 5% from current levels. Among major financial institutions tracked by MarketWatch, Societe Generale’s projection appears to be […]
Understanding the Fed’s Position: Insights from BlackRock’s Rick Rieder
Wednesday will see the Federal Reserve unveiling its policy verdict alongside interest rate projections. BlackRock’s Rick Rieder notes a reassessment among investors regarding the timing of potential interest rate cuts, as tackling inflation’s final hurdles proves challenging. Amidst the ongoing two-day policy conclave, Rieder, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, underscores Fed officials’ […]
Regulatory Roadblocks: Can an Apple-Google AI Partnership Prevail?
The previous collaboration between tech giants Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google has already sparked federal regulatory scrutiny, stemming from a multi-billion dollar search agreement that led to an antitrust lawsuit by the Justice Department. Now, with talks of another partnership, this time concerning Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine, concerns arise about a potential repetition […]
Fed’s Interest-Rate Rumble: Stock Market on Alert for Reality Check
This week, U.S. investors are gearing up for a significant moment as the Federal Reserve unveils its updated projections for interest rates. The burning questions on everyone’s mind revolve around the shifts in the ‘dot plot’ and how Fed Chair Jerome Powell will address these changes. With inflation persistently above the 2% target, investors are […]
Inflation’s Grip: U.S. Economy Enters Stagflation Territory
A top strategist at Bank of America is cautioning that the U.S. economy is shifting from a ‘Goldilocks’ scenario to one resembling the stagflation of the 1970s, where inflation persists amid slowing economic growth. Michael Hartnett emphasizes that investors should take this transition seriously to avoid potential pitfalls. Stagflation, characterized by high inflation coupled with […]
Dow Futures Inch Higher Despite Inflation Jitters
Stock futures in the United States were indicating a stable beginning on Friday, with concerns about prolonged inflation dampening the momentum following a strong start to the year. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced declines on Thursday. The DJIA dropped by 138 points to 38,906, the SPX […]
Minute Madness: How I Scalp for Rapid Trading Exposed! ?
Today, we’re delving into the intricacies of the trade scalper strategy, a tool that can potentially revolutionize your approach to trading. The trade scalper does something remarkable: it plots signals directly onto your chart, guiding you on whether to go long or short. And guess what? Today, I’m eyeing an opportunity to sell the market, […]