Do you want to know which ETFs are hot and which ones are not? Then you need my High-Volume ETF Cutline report. It tells you how close or far each of the 311 ETFs I follow is from its long-term trend line (39-week SMA). These are the ETFs that trade more than $5 million a day, so they are not …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 14, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. STOCKS, BITCOIN, AND GOLD RISE DESPITE INFLATION CONCERNS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes paused early on as traders digested this week’s gains, most of which were generated yesterday. President Trump’s memorandum outlining a plan for reciprocal tariffs on goods from countries with duties on U.S. products boosted …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 02/13/2025
ETF Data updated through Thursday, February 13, 2025 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Equities Climb As Traders Bet On Softer PCE Amid Trade Tensions
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Following yesterday’s hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, today’s Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers also exceeded expectations. The January PPI showed a 0.4% increase, surpassing the consensus of 0.3%. The core PPI, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.3%, aligning with estimates. Despite these increases, traders pushed equities higher, reasoning that these latest figures suggest …
Fed’s Stance On Inflation Confirmed As CPI Surpasses Expectations
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The much-anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report confirmed to me that the Federal Reserve’s decision to delay rate cuts was an acknowledgment that inflation remains a persistent issue. In January, the CPI rose by 0.5% for the month, pushing the annual inflation rate to 3%, surpassing expectations of 0.3% and 2.9%, respectively. The core CPI, which …
Gold Hits Record High, Markets Brace For Inflation Reports
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] This morning, equities went through a moderate retreat as traders absorbed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Powell. He stated that “interest rates do not need to move quickly to ease monetary policy,” explaining that the Fed’s policy is now significantly less restrictive, reducing the urgency for adjustments. Powell also described the economy as “strong overall” with …