[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks spent most of the day on the defensive as higher oil prices kept inflation worries front and center. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude back above $100 a barrel, and that was enough to keep traders reaching for the aspirin rather than the buy button. Adding to the pressure, the 10-year Treasury yield briefly climbed …
Oil, Inflation, And Geopolitics Send Stocks Searching For Answers
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came out of the gate on the wrong foot and never really found their balance, as traders spent the day weighing escalating Middle East tensions against this week’s all-important inflation reports. Rising oil prices stole the spotlight, with crude extending its rally and reminding everyone that inflation may not be quite finished with us yet. …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 09/04/2026
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 September 4, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. THE FED JUST GOT MORE DATA… AND MORE REASONS TO STAY TOUGH [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] This morning’s jobs report was the story of the day. August payrolls came in at 162,000, far above expectations, reinforcing the view that the labor market remains surprisingly resilient. That was enough to …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 09/03/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, September 3, 2026 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. …
Lower Yields Light A Fire Under Equities, Gold, And Crypto
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market finally found an excuse to smile today. Stocks rallied sharply as Treasury yields backed away from their recent highs after Fed Governor Waller suggested he’d be inclined to support holding rates steady, assuming upcoming inflation data doesn’t throw a curveball. That comment was enough to shift the mood on Wall Street. Rate hike expectations …