[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks rallied as the Nasdaq closed at a new record high after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged but stressed that the case for a hike in rates has “strengthened”. In its statement, the Fed said the “case for an increase in (short-term) rates has strengthened” but that the …
Treading Water
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks inched slightly higher Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. There is not much hype to get jittery about this time around, as most believe that there is no hike slated for this year. Also on deck for tomorrow: A rate policy announcement from the Japanese. Shares …
A Failed Rally
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets An early rally attempt failed with the major indexes slowly but surely retreating and ending just about unchanged. Anxiety prevailed as Wall Street awaits Wednesday’s key Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. To me, it’s a foregone conclusion that the Fed, for a variety of reasons, such as consistently weakening economic data …
One Man’s Opinion: Welcome To Fantasy Land
By Peter Schiff via Euro Pacific Capital For years I have argued that ultra-low interest rates act more as an economic sedative than a stimulant. This idea has elicited laughter from the economic establishment. But it is becoming clearer that rates set by central banks that are far below the levels that free markets would have otherwise determined have dragged …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 09/16/2016
Below please find the latest High Volume ETF Cutline report, which shows how far above or below their respective long-term trend lines (39 week SMA) my currently tracked ETFs are positioned. This report covers the HV ETF Master List from Thursday’s StatSheet and includes 366 High Volume ETFs ETFs, defined as those with an average daily volume of more than …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For September 16, 2016
ETF Tracker StatSheet ————————————————————- https://theetfbully.com/2016/09/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etf-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-09152016/ ———————————————————— Market Commentary MID-SEPTEMBER REMAINS VOLATILE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets It has been a volatile week to say the least. The Dow Jones Industrial average ended slightly lower today to round out the week on Wall Street. Traders are once again looking ahead to next week’s Fed meeting on interest rates …