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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. Stocks this morning are little changed as the markets are in a holding...

In 2023, the long bond futures fell to their lowest level since 2007 as the Fed fought inflation with a hawkish monetary policy path. The long bond futures recovered after reaching a low in October but have not broken out of the bearish trend intact since the 2020 high.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.08%. Stocks this morning are slightly lower as the markets are in a holding...

The recent gold rally stalled on March 08, at $2,203, and has since ground lower as the market awaits this week's global Central Banks decisions on interest rates and economic conditions. Gold's recent rally has good support from the managed money community. Have the funds become too optimistic too quickly?…

We have enjoyed 18 months of a new bull market with nearly 50% gains in hand from market bottom for the S&P 500 (SPY). What happens next has a LOT to do with the Fed and their rate cutting plans. Well at 2pm on Wednesday March 20th the Fed will…

There are 3 popular questions being asked as the US Federal Open Market Committee begins its March meeting Tuesday.

In this week's regular March meeting, the Federal Open Market Operations (FOMC) will likely maintain its current interest rate policy.

The S&P 500 (SPY) has been on a tear since November 1st when the Fed started to make their dovish tilt opening the door to future rate cuts. Unfortunately they keep not happening and start date keeps getting pushed further and further out. That has many wondering if stocks are…

On the one hand it is fun to celebrate the new highs for the S&P 500 (SPY) that came in this Tuesday. On the other hand...it doesn’t make a lot of sense calling into question the next moves for the stock market. Read on below to appreciate investment veteran, Steve…

The bulls have woken the sleeping GBP/USD. Since mid-December 2023, the GBP/USD weekly chart has seen sideways trading activity. The past five trading days have seen a 1.55% increase in value, adding to a year-to-date .94% increase. The question becomes, will the rally continue? As the UK's fiscal first quarter…

Asian equities rise post-Fed Chair Powell's testimony. South Korea, India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong show positive movements. Market dynamics and inter...