[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Positive news on tariffs boosted the markets early on, as Trump’s unexpected tariff exemption for tech devices lifted equities alongside lower bond yields. Smartphones, computers, and components like semiconductors were excluded from the new reciprocal levies, according to guidance issued last Friday. Tech giants such as Apple, Nvidia, Intel, and Dell saw significant gains, with the …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 04/11/2025
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 April 11, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD SHINES AS EQUITIES SWING AND INFLATION HITS RECORD HIGHS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The stock market experienced another volatile opening, with equities swinging sharply due to worse-than-expected consumer sentiment for April. The index dropped from March’s 57.0 to 50.8, significantly below the expected 54.6. Inflation concerns surged, rising …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 04/10/2025
ETF Data updated through Thursday, April 10, 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. …
Markets Slide Despite Tariff Pauses; Gold Hits Record High
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities resumed their downward trend after yesterday’s historic rebound, which was triggered by Trump’s 90-day pause on some reciprocal tariffs. The EU followed suit by announcing a similar pause on U.S. goods. Despite this, a 125% tariff rate on goods from China remains, with Trump expressing optimism that “a very good deal” can still be achieved. …
Bond Market Chaos Overshadows Stock Rally
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite intensifying global tensions, the markets edged into the green early on as traders sought a bottom after recent relentless selling. Optimism persisted even as the European Union (EU) and China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. merchandise. China will impose an 84% levy starting Thursday, following U.S. tariffs of 104% on Chinese imports that took effect …