NFP Influence 10/7/11
The fact that we did not have a dire jobs number influenced markets today. We continue to think money goes back into commodities and stocks in the weeks to come…trade accordingly. Crude continues to bump up against...
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Risk Appetite 10/6/11
Investor appetite for risk has increased as money is flowing back into securities and commodities. Crude has advanced $7.50 off its lows from Tuesday so clearly there is buying interest but we would like to see the ascent slow...
Read MoreCommodities & Stocks are Back 10/5/11
We expect to see further appreciation in stocks and select commodities in the immediate future. That being said we see money coming out of safe havens ( dollars and Treasuries) and back to risk assets at least for a few...
Read MoreThanks for the Help Benny 10/4/11
Money flows out of safe havens and back into risk assets. Far from a victory but this could be the beginning of what I’ve been calling for in recent weeks. We’ve had a rough go of it being we’ve been...
Read MoreAll about Safety 10/3/11
Money is fleeing risk assets, i.e. commodities and stocks and finding its way to Treasuries and the US dollar. Our take is some type of intervention or plan will halt further appreciation in Treasuries and the dollar and prevent...
Read MoreToday’s Epiphany 9/30/11
Moves that in years past took weeks and sometimes months are now happening in days and sometimes hours so be extremely careful. I have heard of traders being carried out in body bags in this type of environment. This could be...
Read MoreDollar Doldrums 9/29/11
If you notice most of our recent trade recommendations are contingent on the US dollar heading south again. If we see that happen most of our client’s positions should start to cooperate –stay tuned. Continue...
Read MoreForced Liquidation 9/28/11
From what I hear the large swings for the most part to the downside have been caused by margin calls and forced liquidations as a number of investors are redeeming their monies from funds. Those that can have fresh powder on the...
Read MoreIs this Rally Real 9/27/11
It is too early to tell if this is a true turnaround but we at minimum view it as a tradable event…time will tell. Crude is $7 off its lows from just yesterday hitting the 9 day MA on its highs today but...
Read MoreBrass Balls 9/26/11
In this market traders need to understand that sometimes the toughest trades are their best trades. In order to navigate these volatile markets do not stand aside just take your position sizes down to a comfortable level. Sub...
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