When Traders Disagree
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleFed Day Breadth Surge
Hey, Ross here: As expected, the Fed held rates steady yesterday. And while Powell cited lower growth and tariff uncertainty (which he said could cause “transitory” inflation)… Yesterday’s “Fed Day”...
View ArticleWho’s Making the First Move?
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleWho’s Buying the Dip? (Pay Attention)
Hey, Ross here: Who’s buying the market dip? The chart below tells us. Chart of the Day This chart shows the ratio of buying to selling by the corporate insiders – high-ranking executives and board...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive Form of Trading
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleA “Narrow Recovery” in the Cards?
Hey, Ross here: Welcome back to a new trading week. The major indexes all managed to close slightly higher last week. But as today’s chart shows – I’m not convinced yet. Chart of the Day This is MMTW,...
View ArticleCritical Mistake Traders Make Waiting for the Recovery
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleShould You Target These Sectors?
Hey, Ross here: The S&P 500 just reclaimed its 200-day moving average. It first fell below this level two weeks ago. We’ll still need to see more follow through to confirm any sort of real bounce....
View ArticleDo This Before Market Confidence Returns
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleStocks Moving Out of Correction Territory
Hey, Ross here: The S&P 500 is now about 6% down from recent highs. The Nasdaq is down about 9%. Both are now “officially” out of correction territory. There’s still quite a lot of ground to make...
View ArticleWhen Market Confidence is at its Lowest
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleThe Truth About 2025 Sector Performance
Hey, Ross here: Everyone knows that the stock market has taken a big hit this year – with the S&P 500 having retraced to pre-election levels, and the Nasdaq trading at levels last seen in early...
View ArticleProof that Traders are Overreacting
Hey, Ross here: The current selloff is painful… But it’s mild compared to the Covid crash and the Global Financial Crisis. And yet, retail investors don’t think this way. Chart of the Day Source: @...
View ArticleWhen Volatility Spikes
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleWhat the 2025 Selloff Actually Reminds Me Of
Hey, Ross here: I see a lot of people comparing the 2025 selloff to the 2022 bear market. That’s understandable. But what this selloff reminds me of the most is not 2022 – but 2018. Chart of the Day...
View ArticleWhen the Biggest Moves Happen
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleThe Truth Behind Trump’s Tariff Tactics
Hey, Ross here: Yesterday evening, President Trump announced a host of new reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries. And in after-hours trading, indexes took a big hit. Chart of the Day I’m writing...
View ArticleThe Upside of Short-Term Pain
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleWelcome to the Suck
Hey, Ross here: There’s no sugarcoating it. Yesterday was the worst day for the markets since 2020. Bearish sentiment among retail investors is now at maximum. Chart of the Day The weekly survey by the...
View ArticleWhere to Find “Alpha” in this Market
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
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