Election Jitters: How Investors Are Reacting
For most of 2024, stock-market investors appeared unfazed by the prospect of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris taking the White House. However, election jitters have finally begun to rattle equities, with less than two weeks to go before Election Day. This week, a sharp climb in Treasury yields, driven by the surge since September, […]
Trader Optimism Returns to Pre-Drop Levels
Citigroup strategists are growing cautious about the stock market’s current enthusiasm, although they aren’t advising investors to reduce their positions just yet. According to Citi’s team, led by Chris Montagu, global head of quantitative research, net-long positioning in S&P 500 futures has reached its highest point since July 2023. Back then, this overly bullish positioning […]
How U.S. Exceptionalism Drives Markets—And Risks
BNP Paribas and UBS Global Wealth Management Highlight U.S. Economy’s Strength The U.S. economy has captured attention globally, with The Economist labeling it as the envy of the world in its latest cover story. However, some analysts, like Brett Donnelly from Spectra Markets, have noted that such magazine covers often act as contrarian indicators. But […]
Better Entries and Faster Targets with the Sonic Trading System
Welcome, traders! Today, I’m excited to walk you through the Sonic Trading System, a powerful method designed to help you navigate both long and short trades. With a focus on price action, we’ll dive into how this system works, setting targets, stops, and how to maximize profit by avoiding common pitfalls like slippage and overtrading. […]
Stocks That Thrived in High Inflation – What They Share
The 10-year yield has surged nearly 50 basis points in the past month, reflecting stronger-than-expected economic data, including a drop in unemployment and persistently high inflation. Nearly a quarter of S&P 500 companies now have lower credit-default swap (CDS) spreads than the U.S. government, signaling a shift in market sentiment. As bond markets reopen following […]
Bull Market Turns: What to Expect in 2024
The U.S. stock market marked its two-year bull run on Saturday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 closing the week at record highs. Despite ongoing concerns about inflation and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate cuts, analysts believe stocks could continue to rise. Since hitting a bear market low […]
