The Weekly Trend

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the strong move in stocks that we saw in November, and another potential rebound in Small Caps. Gold is moving to all-time highs at $2100/ounce. Also, what are the implications of a VIX below 13?

In this week's episode, Ian discusses the flat week in stocks, with big moves in other places such as the US Dollar and Crude oil prices. Stocks remain healthy, with rates potentially rolling over for the intermediate term. Semis outperform, but are joined by a surprise move in Banks. The Russell 2000 continues to find buyers when needed, but there is still a bit of work to do.

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the recovery of old leaders (Tech, Nasdaq) and the lagging once again of Small Caps. Rates and Dollar remain flat. Semis and FAANG names remain near the top. Will the breadth thrusts lead to a substantial move? The table has been set, but we need some more guests at the party.

In this weeks episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the strong rally in both stocks and bonds, a potential breakdown in the Dollar, and the biggest movers of the week, including Homebuilders, Crypto stocks, and foreign stocks. 

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss major indices moving below important levels, international equities, potential areas of risk-off behavior, market correlations and the US dollar, Bitcoin, and recent movements in commodities. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss some topics covered at the quarterly Lunch and Learn, the psychological aspects of recency bias, and various relationships within the bond arena. Stocks took another tumble this week, with the S&P 500 near important support. Interest yields continue to climb, with the 10/2 Yield Curve also making new highs. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued uncertainty in equity markets. While we should see a ‘seasonal swoon’ around the corner, there is still little evidence that it will come this year. Gold may be perking up yet again, along with a few other metals and commodities. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the imminent bounce needed (and received) in stocks this week, the continued rise in interest rates, and the “defenseless” defensive sectors.

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss momentum divergences, what the 18-month consolidation means for the Russell 2000, and Gold potentially entering another intermediate term downtrend. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the weak Seasonality in September and the directional amplification of October. In addition, the highlight the year-to-date returns of most stocks in comparison to the S&P 500. Extensive coverage is given to the most recent breakdown in Treasuries and potential impacts of weak credit going forward.