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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Despite an early bounce, the major indexes did not find any lasting bullish support and chopped around during this last trading day of August without much conviction. As a result, the indexes notched their 4th straight losing session casting further doubt on a much hoped for extension of the June rebound. That wishful …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Bullishness during the overnight session vanished in a hurry, with the bears gaining the upper hand again and throwing doubt on a continuation of the summer comeback. The Fed and other global bankers have made it clear that their number one priority is to hike rates to crush inflation, no matter what the …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets After Friday’s spanking, the major indexes continued their path lower and managed to scramble back far enough to kiss their respective unchanged lines twice. However, upward momentum vanished during the last hour, and we closed in the red again led by the Nasdaq with a 1% loss. Obviously, rising rates in conjunction with …