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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
