[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Thanks to the Fed’s decision of not raising rates and thereby keeping the financial markets happy, the computer algos went wild for a second day in a row with the major indexes, along with gold and silver, benefitting by closing higher although on abysmal volume. Never mind that US growth was forecasted …
The Fed Blinks—Again; No Rate Hike Propels Indexes
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks rallied as the Nasdaq closed at a new record high after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged but stressed that the case for a hike in rates has “strengthened”. In its statement, the Fed said the “case for an increase in (short-term) rates has strengthened” but that the …
Treading Water
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks inched slightly higher Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. There is not much hype to get jittery about this time around, as most believe that there is no hike slated for this year. Also on deck for tomorrow: A rate policy announcement from the Japanese. Shares …
A Failed Rally
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets An early rally attempt failed with the major indexes slowly but surely retreating and ending just about unchanged. Anxiety prevailed as Wall Street awaits Wednesday’s key Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. To me, it’s a foregone conclusion that the Fed, for a variety of reasons, such as consistently weakening economic data …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For September 16, 2016
ETF Tracker StatSheet ————————————————————- https://theetfbully.com/2016/09/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etf-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-09152016/ ———————————————————— Market Commentary MID-SEPTEMBER REMAINS VOLATILE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets It has been a volatile week to say the least. The Dow Jones Industrial average ended slightly lower today to round out the week on Wall Street. Traders are once again looking ahead to next week’s Fed meeting on interest rates …
Rebound Thursday; Apple Still Sweet
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets U.S. stocks, which have entered a difficult and more volatile stretch in recent sessions, were rebounding today despite lower-than-expected retail sales last month and continued concerns about whether central bank policy will become less market-friendly. The Dow is being helped by another rally in shares of iPhone maker Apple (AAPL), which are …