U.S. Dollar Takes Centerstage, by Mike Hinman
In just about every market, there has been a unique theme presenting itself during the last few months: the U.S. dollar has taken the global center stage. If you want to survive these trying times, I think you have to keep your eye on the dollar. Why? You don’t [...]
Oil Falls Nearly 4 Percent on Economic Outlook, Dollar - Reuters
Economist Roubini Sees Double-Dip Recession - Reuters
CME, Regulators Talk on Commodity Speculation - Reuters/Guardian U.K.
VIX Soars as Signs Increase for Summertime Stock Blues - CNBC
Gas Prices Have Some Rethinking July 4 Plans - CNBC
Gold Falls as Inflation Concerns Wane on Deepening Global Slump - Bloomberg
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Join us for two live webinars this week at no cost, and ask your questions via chat. On Monday June 22, join Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Mike Hinman for our weekly Markets on the Move webinar at 3:30 CT. Mike will share his thoughts on the direction of the U.S. dollar and its impact [...]
Crude oil futures are down in early trade, with the August contract sliding under $68 a barrel after the World Bank predicted the global recession will be deeper than expected, contracting 2.9 percent this year.
MF Global Research Analyst Ed Meir said he believes the deterioration in the Iranian situation should keep keep prices close to [...]
Green Shoots in U.S. Jobs, Factories, and Indicators - Reuters
$50,000 Mug for a Truly Golden Beer - Reuters
As Wall Street Ails, Oil Traders Weigh Return to Roots - Reuters
U.K. Bank Chief Upbeat About Ending Financial Malaise - MarketWatch
Mortgage Window Shopping - MarketWatch
Gold Sold Like Chocolate from German Vending Machines - Telegraph UK
Dollar Gains on Libor [...]
Gasoline, Crude Oil Trading Strategies for Summer and Beyond
By Richard Ilczyszyn
We are in the heat of the summer driving season, and of course consumers are watching the rise in crude oil this year and retail prices at the gas pump. However, as a trader, I think it’s time to look beyond the summer season and [...]
Meltdown 101: Except for Gasoline, Recession Keeps Cost of Living in Check - AP/Chicago Tribune
Are Fears of Inflation Overblown? - Chicago Tribune
Oil Rises on Stock Market, U.S. Inventory Data - Reuters
The Inevitable Rise of U.S. Bond Yields - Reuters
Dollar Vulnerable as Countries Diversify - Reuters
China, Russia to Promote Yuan Use in Trade - Bloomberg
Natural Gas [...]
U.S. Housing Starts Jump in May, Inflation Muted - Reuters
Dollar Slides After Russia Comments, BRIC Summit - Reuters
Bonds Ride Wall Street Selloff Higher - Reuters
Options Traders Boost Bets that VIX Will Exceed 50 by August - Bloomberg
Lumber Jumps Exchange Limit to Highest Price Since September - Bloomberg
Wheat Falls on Signs of Slack Demand, Start of [...]
Treasury Downturn to Continue Long-Term
by Matt Krupski
Since December 2008, Treasury bond futures prices have seen a substantial downturn. The flight-to-quality bid has eased as the economy has improved, and we’ve seen an increase in supply as the government has been selling Treasury instruments to fund economic stimulus measures. As supply goes up, people will demand [...]
Stocks Slump as Commodities Drop - MSN Money
Printing Money Isn’t the Cure - MSN Money
VIX Climbs Past a Key Level, Signaling Trouble for Stocks - CNBC
Goldman’s Cohen Sees Inflation at Bay - Reuters
IMF Chief Warns Worst of Downturn Not Yet Over - Reuters
Mexico May “Go Naked” on Oil Hedges as Crude Rebounds - Bloomberg
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