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From Turbulence To Stability: A Look At The Fed's Dual Mandate Over Time
Can the Federal Reserve fulfill its double mandate?
Market Briefing For Monday, Feb. 9
There is lots of money around. There is not an imminent debt crisis; though the concern is there. There is a need for re-balancing, and hedgers for sure had a lesson about that this past week.
Speculator Extremes: Palladium, CAD, Sugar & Cocoa Lead Bullish & Bearish Positions
This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish Positions for the speculator category. Extreme positioning in these markets can foreshadow strong moves in the underlying market.
The Next Great Commodities Boom Is Just Getting Started. Here's How To Play It
It's starting to look like in the commodity complex is arriving.
Where To Place Your Stop-Loss
The percentage amount for your stop-losses and where to put them at when trading the stock market can be very difficult to determine.
The Week Ahead: January Jobs Report And CPI Inflation Data Release This Week
January jobs report releases Wednesday with CPI data Friday. Cisco, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Robinhood, and Coinbase report earnings this week.
Time To Examine If Tariffs Have Worked For The U.S.
The U.S. remains the highest tariff nation with really nothing to show for that pain.
Mapped: Which Countries Rely Most On Imports
Global imports are valued at approximately 28% of GDP, with trillions of dollars in goods and services moving across borders each year.
Tech Rotation, Defensive Shift: Changing Market Outlook
We break down the evolving stock market landscape—from the Dow’s record highs and sector shifts to the underperformance of Big Tech.
Currency Speculators Boost Euro Bets To Highest Since 2023, CAD Bets Go Bullish
The COT currency market speculator bets were higher this week as 10 out of the 11 currency markets we cover had higher positioning while the other one markets had lower speculator contracts.
The Gold Update: Gold Reaching Peak Volatility
Gold’s daily range through these first 25 trading days of 2026 has averaged 197 points per session, the current “expected daily trading range” (for Monday) being 283 points, a historical maximum.
Why Alphabet's Free Cash Flow Could Survive, Despite The Market's Fears - How To Play GOOGL
There are ways to play GOOGL using OTM puts and ITM calls, for value investors.
The LDP’s Landslide Victory In Japan Is Positive For Risk Assets
The landslide victory by the LDP should secure a super-majority for Prime Minister Takaichi. We see risk-on in the near term.
EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Nervousness And Uncertainty Grip Trading Mindsets
The EUR/USD continues to traverse in a higher range. The last time the EUR/USD was within these higher sustained values was 2021.
Pure-Play Quantum Computing Stocks Continue To Decline - Here's Why
The quantum computing industry is expected to experience a CAGR of 36.9% between now and 2030 but there will be bumps along the way. Last week the 4 constituents in our Pure-Play Quantum Computing Stocks Portfolio declined sharply.
Liquidity Speaks, Sentiment Listens
Liquidity is the highest its ever been. In this comprehensive video, I discuss the potential impact of liquidity and sentiment on the markets.
Amazon Stock Drops 11% After Revealing $200 Billion AI Spending Plan
Amazon stock took a beating in recent trading. Shares plunged more than 11% following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report. The earnings miss wasn’t the only problem. Amazon’s capital expenditure forecast sent shockwaves through Wall Street.
Currency Pairs In Focus - Sunday, Feb. 8
The euro experienced a lot of noise as it tested the 1.18 level, which is an area that previously offered resistance. The previous week formed a horrific-looking shooting star, so we are still questioning if the euro can take off to the upside.
Dow Jones Elliott Wave Weekly Update - Sunday, Feb. 8
In this video, I provide the Elliott Wave weekly update for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, as I discuss the market's surge and potential movements.
Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000, But Altcoins Fail To Recover Amid Disastrous Week
The cryptocurrency market looks poised to close one of its worst weeks in recent history. Massive liquidations, widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt, and international economic turmoil have brought the cryptocurrency market to pre-Trump numbers.
