The Easing Campaign Begins
On Wednesday, the Fed embarked on an easing campaign with a somewhat surprising 50 bps cut in the Fed Funds rate. The shift toward an easy money policy follows a 2.5-year tight monetary policy regime. 11 members voted for the […]
The VIX Index Is Not Confirming Record Highs
The VIX Index, often called the “fear gauge,” measures implied market volatility based on S&P 500 put and call options. Most often, the VIX rises when the stock market declines as investors tend to be willing to pay a higher […]
Oil Prices Fall As China Slows
As we share in the graph below, crude oil prices peaked at $95 a barrel a year ago. More recently, in July, they were as high as $85. Today, they are below $70 and threatening to take out long-term support. […]
Quarter End Window Dressing Will Become Monthly
At many quarter ends, the markets often exhibit unusual behavior. Moreover, the oddities leading up to quarter ends are frequently partially or fully reversed in the days following the quarter. The irregular activity is in part due to window dressing. […]
Jackson Hole Takes Center Stage
The Fed’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, kicking off yesterday, will keep traders on edge over the next few days. The Fed often uses the Jackson Hole meeting to elaborate on its expected policy path for the months ahead. […]
Fed Funds Futures Offer Bond Market Insights
Profitable bond trading opportunities arise when your expectations about Fed policy differ from those of the market. Therefore, with the Fed seemingly embarking on a series of interest rate cuts, it behooves us to appreciate how many interest rate cuts […]
What Is A Financial Advisor? Consider These Seven Concepts.
Richard Rosso, CFP shares his recommended reading list for 2021. A solid library of literary insight can lead to more prosperous financial results.
The Economist Makes A Case For Solar Energy
The unique graph below caught our attention, compelling us to read Solar Power Is Going To Be Huge by the Economist. The graph shows that solar energy will be the primary energy source for the world by 2040 under its […]
The Texas Stock Exchange
Yes, you read that right: Texas will host a stock exchange. BlackRock and Citadel are lead investors in a new national stock exchange that plans on calling Texas its headquarters. The Texas Stock Exchange will file for registration with the […]