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With earnings season mostly behind us, reported earnings came in "better than expected." This has put Wall Street analysts in an optimistic mood hoping the worst is behind us. However, before we dig into the data, let's review the market action this past week.
We led a recent article about de-dollarization with the following quote: “For those losing sleep that the Chinese yuan, bitcoin, or some other currency will commandeer the dollar’s throne as the world’s reserve currency, sleep tight. That day is not coming anytime soon.” Saudi Arabia reminds us why we believe that the much-heralded death of […]
After falling about 15% from October 2022 to late January 2023, the dollar index bounced by about 6% but has since given that up and sits on what is becoming critical support. While many view this as a critical period for the future direction of the dollar index, its relationship to other assets is equally […]
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose over 10% on Wednesday. Per the graph below, Bitcoin, the most followed crypto, is up nearly 50% this year. Why the resurgence? There are a couple of factors that come to mind. For starters, investors in 2023 are favoring last year’s losing assets. Our Commentary from Tuesday, Meme Stocks for […]
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Speculators are dumping gold, which may actually be bullish. This judging from futures and alleged jewelry demand, the price of gold ought to be falling. But it isn't.
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HOW TO READ THE CHARTS There are three primary components to each chart: The price chart is in orange The Over Bought/Over Sold indicator is in gray The Buy / Sell indicator is in blue. When the gray indicator is at the TOP of the chart, there is typically more risk and less reward available […]
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HOW TO READ THE CHARTS There are three primary components to each chart: The price chart is in orange The Over Bought/Over Sold indicator is in gray The Buy / Sell indicator is in blue. When the gray indicator is at the TOP of the chart, there is typically more risk and less reward available […]
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The idea of "passive indexing" sounds harmless enough, buy an "index" and be an "average" investor. However, it isn't as simple as that. The biggest risk to investors is when "passive indexers" turn into "panic sellers."
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J. Brett Freeze and his firm Global Technical Analysis (GTA) provides RIA Pro subscribers Cartography Corner on a monthly basis. Brett’s analysis offers readers a truly unique brand of technical insight and risk framework. We personally rely on Brett’s research to help better gauge market trends, their durability, and support and resistance price levels. GTA […]