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[Options] Bam! Another Opportunity to Sell Some Puts
over 1 year ago by Sean McLaughlin @ All Star Charts

Even though stocks have broadly advanced on the first two trading days of October and Q4, today’s market action reminds players that stocks are still risky here and the options market continues to price in this fear in the form of higher than normal options premiums. As such, the odds favor net premium sellers in […] The post [Options] Bam! Another Opportunity to Sell Some Puts appeared first on All Star Charts.

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Cyclical Outlook Key Takeaways: Prevailing Under Pressure
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Investors have reason enough for concern. But there is a bright spot to consider: With yields now higher, we believe bonds are attractive again The post Cyclical Outlook Key Takeaways: Prevailing Under Pressure appeared first on Traders' Insight.

2 Railroad Stocks To Watch For Your October 2022 Watchlist
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

The railroad industry is currently undergoing a period of change and transition. Are these the best railroad stocks to buy this month? The post 2 Railroad Stocks To Watch For Your October 2022 Watchlist appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Is It Time To Buy Gold?
over 1 year ago by Louis Sykes @ All Star Charts

There’s been no denying the importance of the US dollar when it comes to evaluating risk appetite. It’s been clear — the dollar has been the safe haven. Not gold. Not the yen. Certainly not bonds. When the dollar has been strong, crypto and equities have been pressured, and vice versa when the dollar’s eased […] The post Is It Time To Buy Gold? appeared first on All Star Charts.

United Nations Troubled by Tightening But Will Looser Policy Cause More Pain?
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

International organizations such as the United Nations have criticized aggressive monetary policy by central banks seeking to combat inflation. The post United Nations Troubled by Tightening But Will Looser Policy Cause More Pain? appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Business planning and accountability
over 1 year ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

So today I want to talk about having an accountability coach. A lot of folks want to start doing trading or try to build careers at trading. And they start to investigate information. Maybe they take a trading class from any number of the people out there. Maybe they have a knack for system building, […] The post Business planning and accountability appeared first on MartinKronicle.

The Soybean-Corn Ratio in 2022
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

As corn and soybeans vie for land, farmers favor one crop over the other and the price ratio between the two vacillates due to resultant supply. The post The Soybean-Corn Ratio in 2022 appeared first on Traders' Insight.

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Personal finance links: failing retirement
over 1 year ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at how...

Yield Insights: U.S. Yields Slide
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Yields have moved significantly lower down to 3.98%, what factors are fueling this change in yields? The post Yield Insights: U.S. Yields Slide appeared first on Traders' Insight.

ISM® Services Index Decreased to 56.7% in September
over 1 year ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

(Posted with permission). The ISM® Services index was at 56.7%, down from 56.9% last month. The employment index increased to 53.0%, from 50.2%. Note: Above 50 indicates expansion, below 50 in contraction. From the Institute for Supply Management: Services PMI® at 56.7% September 2022 Services ISM® Report On Business®Economic activity in the services sector grew in September for the 28th month in a row — with the Services PMI® registering 56.7 percent — say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®.The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Services Business Survey Committee: “In September, the Services PMI® registered 56.7 percent, 0.2 percentage p...

Characteristics of a New Bull Cycle | Mary Ellen McGonagle | The MEM Edge Special (10.05.22)
over 1 year ago by StockCharts @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

In this special report, Mary Ellen highlights the unique characteristics of a new bull market, along with the precise signals that alert you to when it's safe to invest for the long term. She also reviews ways to capitalize on bear market rallies. https://bit.ly/3CtjaaY 00:00 - Intro & Current Markets 05:34 - Finding Winners in a Bear Market 08:12 - Meet Mary Ellen 13:40 - Energy 16:19 - How Did the Markets Fall Apart? 22:39 - What Does a Real Market Bottom Look Like? 26:46 - How to Pick the Winners 32:44 - Current Drivers of Price Action 36:26 - The 2000-2003 Bear Market 38:56 - Identifying End of Counter Trend Rally 41:33 - When Will it Be Safe to Re-Enter the Markets? 50:35 - Finding Top-Performing Big Cap Names 51:33 - The MEM Edge Report (Special Offer) Sign up for ChartCon: https:stockcharts.com/chartcon TRIAL OF THE MEM EDGE REPORT: https://www.simplertrading.com/join/report/ FOLLOW MARY ELLEN: Website: https://meminvestmentresearch.com/ Blog: https://stockcharts.com/arti...

Sector Views: S&P 500 Sensitivity to Global Factors
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Macroeconomic shifts have stirred global markets this year, and the U.S. is no exception. The post Sector Views: S&P 500 Sensitivity to Global Factors appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Learning From The Past To Inform Our Future
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

We summarize key concepts and events from Canada’s history with Indigenous people that are relevant to investors and corporates to inform practices in support of reconciliation action. The post Learning From The Past To Inform Our Future appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Did the 10-Year Bond Yield Peak at Key Fibonacci Level?
over 1 year ago by Chris Kimble @ Kimble Charting Solutions

During the 3rd quarter of this year, we saw the 10-year treasury bond yield reach its highest level in nearly 15 years! This corresponded with mortgage rates reaching levels we hadn’t seen in some time. And all this is occurring while the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to cool record inflation. So is there any […]

Which Industries Benefit The Most After A Hurricane?
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Hurricane Ian is already believed to be among the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, with the upper range forecast at $70 billion in damages. The post Which Industries Benefit The Most After A Hurricane? appeared first on Traders' Insight.

US Dollar: “Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.”
over 1 year ago by JC @ All Star Charts

Stocks have been under pressure consistently since Q1 last year. That was 20 months ago. That’s precisely when the United States Dollar stopped falling and started to rise. And this wasn’t just against the Euro, which represents 58% of the Dollar Index, we saw Dollar strength across currencies from all over the world. The US […] The post US Dollar: “Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.” appeared first on All Star Charts.

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Trade Deficit decreased to $67.4 Billion in August
over 1 year ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

From the Department of Commerce reported:The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $67.4 billion in August, down $3.1 billion from $70.5 billion in July, revised.August exports were $258.9 billion, $0.7 billion less than July exports. August imports were $326.3 billion, $3.7 billion less than July imports. emphasis added<img alt="U.S. Trade Exports Imports" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercon...