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Market Commentary: Markets Close Quietly, US Dollar Skyrockets, Averages Have Reverse Doji
By 4 pm the markets closed quietly with volume anemic and mostly in the red. I am really surprised that there wasn't small sell-off as it appears the bull has taken a nap.
Twitter Fails To Reignite User Growth
The fact that user growth continues to decelerate makes one thing increasingly clear: Twitter is no second Facebook and will never be as big.
Market Commentary: Markets Open Mixed On Unusual Heavy Volume, Direction Uncertain
Premarkets were flat with a leaning towards the green side on no US economic news this morning. Market direction will not be decided until after the FMOC rate decision later today.
China’s Global Trade
China is by far the largest exporter in the world, as well as the largest importer soon, if not already. Generally speaking, China imports natural resources (e.g. oil and coal) and exports products from shoes to communications equipment.
When Searching For A Value Leader, Fear Is Also An Option
The market has rebounded sharply since finding support at the 1820 to 1825 area and we have witnessed some signs of capitulation selling recently.
Market Commentary: Markets Quiet, Volume Anemic, DOW Up 60 Points
The market place is VERY quiet, trading is sideways in a VERY narrow range and that is bearish. By noon the averages were in the green and about where they started this morning. Investors must remain alert.
Market Commentary: Markets Open Up, Trade Sideways On Anemic Volume
By 10 am the US Consumer Confidence came in at 94.5, crushing estimates of 87 as the markets yawned and volumes slid to anemic levels.
Average Gasoline Prices At Lowest Level Since January 2011
Average gasoline prices fell an average of 6.6 cents nationwide this past week following the previous week's 8.7 cent fall from the week before.
Market Commentary: Markets Closed Mixed, Narrow Trading, Market Direction Not Definitive
The averages fractionally trended up but remained at the unchanged line for most of the session. The session closed as mixed and without any rhyme or reason, obviously a lot of investor indecision going on.
Market Commentary: Markets Open Down, Volume Moderate, Direction Not Confirmed
Premarkets started out being down -0.15% and fell to -0.40% prior to the opening, suggesting a consolidation session from the oversold conditions.
Germany May Be The Biggest Loser If It Doesn't Start Spending
Germany’s budget is balanced and the government insists that its current policy stance is the best it can do – for itself, the eurozone and the world at large.
Where The World's Millionaires Reside
According to the Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report, 41 percent of the world's millionaires live in the United States.
Earnings And Economic Reports: Week Starting 27 October
Here is a day-by-day rundown of the global economic calendar events for the coming week and the important earnings announcements each day, as well.
“Gentlemen: The National Debt Is Paid”
As some commentators in Germany demand that the national debt has to be repaid, it is interesting to look at the only time in US history when this was actually accomplished: 1835.
How To Approach The Problem Of Inflation In Economics
In my previous post I laid out why the Phillips Curve theory of inflation is wrong and why it was misguided to try to rebuild it. Today I will address how the problem of inflation should be approached.
Now Is The Time To Flip Your Dollars For Gold
Trading gold for greenbacks was a stellar trade that, for now, has run its course.
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