The past two months has been a showdown between the real economy vs the Fed. So far, the Fed is winning. Are there any good reasons to expect that will change in the near term?
Category: Trading Positions
The Stock Market Melt-Up
Key stock market indices the S&P 500 and NASDAQ breached important levels last week. After a mini shakeout in the short term, I think it is likely markets “melt-up” for the next few months before this bull cycle is done.
All-Clear For New Highs In The S&P 500
Watch the market update video. Market is looking more bullish The S&P 500 continues to hold above the key support level I have been highlighting recently (~2800). We are also seeing more positive developments in the Healthcare and Consumer Staples sectors, both of which are looking more bullish. Drought of new highs However, the S&P […]
What Does A Bottom Look Like?
Watch the market update video. What does a bottom look like? No, no, not that sort of bottom! In this video I share with you: – My views on whether the market is out of the woods or more downside is likely – The sectors to focus on for leadership given tech no longer seems […]
What Do We Care About Today?
Watch the market update video. A lot happened in the markets last week. Lots to talk about and lots of charts to share, so this week I decided to share my thoughts on the stock market outlook via video rather than writing a blog. Enjoy!
You’re All Clear Kid!
The stock market bull turned 9 The bull market in the S&P 500 Index turned 9 last Friday. Actually, the start date of the bull market is apparently open to dispute. One view is that it started in 2013, when stocks cleared the previous high set in 2007. Another view is that maybe it started in […]
Trend Change?
Markets are now operating under a different regime from 2016-17. In this post I discuss whether we are witnessing a trend change in the stock market and how I’m positioning my trading for this new regime. A trend change? February 2018 capped-off a streak of 15 consecutive months of positive performance for the S&P500 on […]