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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. H1 2024: A TALE OF RALLIES AND DISLOCATIONS – IS THE MARKET DANCING ON THIN ICE? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes started the session on a positive note, as traders were pleased with the latest release of the Personal Consumptions Expenditure index. The PCE showed that inflation …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. TRIPLE WITCHING LEAVES MARKETS UNSHAKEN, BUT ECONOMIC INDICATORS SUGGEST CAUTION AHEAD [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes wavered around their unchanged lines, as this monster of an options expiration session got underway. Nvidia slipped over 3% but given its 150% gain YTD, that move is insignificant. For sure, …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. STRONG JOBS REPORT SHAKES RATE CUT DREAMS, BOND YIELDS LEAP [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Traders’ dreams for an interest rate cut were dashed this morning, as the jobs report came in stronger than expected. Nonfarm payrolls allegedly increased by 272k last month, considerably above expectations of 190k and April’s …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. CONSUMER SPENDING STUMBLES: INFLATION THREAT LOOMS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes started the last day of May in mixed mode, with the Dow being little changed, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq meandered below their respective unchanged lines. However, an afternoon melt-up pulled the Dow and S&P …