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Breadth Thrusts & Bread Crusts: “We Will Do Enough”
over 1 year ago by Peter @ All Star Charts

From the desk of Willie Delwiche. We don’t get to choose the market environment. Like it or not, the current one is heavily influenced by the Federal Reserve. And the Fed is not alone. Almost every central bank around the world is raising rates – and doing so as quickly as possible. The Fed raised […] The post Breadth Thrusts & Bread Crusts: “We Will Do Enough” appeared first on All Star Charts.

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Thursday links: a true rarity
over 1 year ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Hotels: Occupancy Rate Down 2.4% Compared to Same Week in 2019
over 1 year ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

From CoStar: STR: US Hotel Performance Improves; Occupancy Nears 70% NationwideU.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved comparisons with 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through Sept. 17.Sept. 11-17, 2022 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*):• Occupancy: 69.6% (-2.4%)• Average daily rate (ADR): $155.58 (+15.6%)• Revenue per available room (RevPAR): $108.25 (+12.9%) *Due to the pandemic impact, STR is measuring recovery against comparable time periods from 2019. emphasis addedThe following graph shows the seasonal pattern for the hotel occupancy rate using the four-week average.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr9WsD_tu5RczS...

You Are Not First: Making The Case For Alternatives—Particularly Commercial Real Estate—In Defined Contribution Plans
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Despite widespread use in institutional portfolios, alternative investments are not typically found in US defined contribution plans. The post You Are Not First: Making The Case For Alternatives—Particularly Commercial Real Estate—In Defined Contribution Plans appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Germany Swallows the Uniper Berry
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Germany’s poised to nationalize utility firm Uniper, once Europe’s biggest importer of Russian gas. The post Germany Swallows the Uniper Berry appeared first on Traders' Insight.

What’s Driving Turkey’s Stock Rally?
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Stocks trading in Turkey were up an impressive 37% for the year as of September 9, making them the best performing equities market relative to other global markets. The post What’s Driving Turkey’s Stock Rally? appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Sacrificing Growth to Tame Inflation
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

he Federal Reserve hiked rates by the expected 75bps, yesterday afternoon. If it was already discounted, why did risk-assets crumble into the close? The post Sacrificing Growth to Tame Inflation appeared first on Traders' Insight.

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Model Portfolios 60:40
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

The model portfolios have also enabled us to get a better understanding of what has been going on in markets at a broader level. The post Model Portfolios 60:40 appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Looking For Signs Of What’s To Come For The Markets
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Today, market watchers are looking for signs of what might happen in the economy and markets, especially when we might expect a bottom for the stock market. The post Looking For Signs Of What’s To Come For The Markets appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Gold Bulls Don’t Want To See A Breakdown Here!
over 1 year ago by Chris Kimble @ Kimble Charting Solutions

Inflation is at its highest level in several decades and precious metals bulls are patiently waiting for a big win. Geopolitical concerns are also rising with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. These factors would appear to be bullish for gold… YET the price of gold hasn’t done much. Today we look at a long-term “monthly” line […]

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#SocialStocks: Meta To Cut Costs By At Least 10% To Alleviate Pressures
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Elon Musk to be deposed this month over Twitter deal, TikTok confident data deal will calm security concerns and other notable stories from this week. The post #SocialStocks: Meta To Cut Costs By At Least 10% To Alleviate Pressures appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Inside IBKR’s Internship Program – Keys to a Successful Career (Part 2) 
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

In this second part of the summer internship podcast series, IBKR’s senior market analyst Steven Levine engages three of the company’s interns about their aspirations, interests, and reasons for selecting the program. The post Inside IBKR’s Internship Program – Keys to a Successful Career (Part 2)  appeared first on Traders' Insight.

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Markets Fall On Fed Rate Rise
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Dollar pushes higher. US Stocks fall again set to open lower again today based on futures. Europe, Asia lower. Gold still below $1,700. The post Markets Fall On Fed Rate Rise appeared first on Traders' Insight.

“The CME Is Suppressing Bitcoin”
over 1 year ago by Louis Sykes @ All Star Charts

From the Desk of Louis Sykes @haumicharts Bear markets bring out the worst in us. Investors lose money and look to others to blame for their mistakes. It’s human nature; it takes less mental fortitude to pin the blame on an externality rather than adopt responsibility and work on yourself. In bear markets, conspiracies are […] The post “The CME Is Suppressing Bitcoin” appeared first on All Star Charts.

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FX Insights: Will the Swiss Bank Move Rates Into Positive Territory?
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Will pressure from the global wave of monetary tightening force the SNB to deliver a supersized rate hike? Insights by Jim Iuorio. The post FX Insights: Will the Swiss Bank Move Rates Into Positive Territory? appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Fed Watch: Full Steam Ahead
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

The Federal Reserve delivered another outsized rate increase at today’s FOMC meeting, raising the Fed Funds target by 75 basis points (bps). The post Fed Watch: Full Steam Ahead appeared first on Traders' Insight.