Stocks moved sideways, but bonds jumped in value (lower interest rates) massively.
The Dollar lost 2 cents against the Euro and the Swiss Franc. – inflation
Gold gained $19 – inflation
Oil and gasoline jumped to nearly $70. – inflation
In the news today….
TARP Banks – are paying more in bonuses than they are earning in profits. [...]
Stocks jumped upward to new near term highs today – on exuberant enthusiasm – nothing much else.
Gold started back up, and Oil and gasoline jumped massively – only speculation could cause the volatility we have seen in the past two days in the energy futures market.
In the news today…..
Bond Auctions yesterday and today [...]
Stocks and bonds went sideways again today. The markets are trying to figure out their directions.
The Dollar gained over one cent today, and Gold lost $12 – providing another buying opportunity.
Oil and gasoline fell a large amount – probably on those speculator accusations coming out on manipulation.
In the news today…..
Durable Goods Orders – fell in [...]
Everything went sideways today, except the Dollar and Gold. It definitely looks like stocks have topped out, but time will tell.
The Dollar strengthened somewhat, and gold fell significantly. Is this what we can expect in a down stock market?
In the news today…..
Consumer Confidence – fell in July. While this is a flakey statistic, [...]
There was very little change in any of the markets today. Interest rates continue their trend up, as do oil prices.
In the news today……
New Home Sales – jumped 11% in June over the May figure – the largest increase in 8 years. That is 3 straight months of sales increases. There remains an 8.8 month [...]
Stocks moved sideways, and maintained their current high levels.
Everything else moved sideways today.
Notably, oil is no above $68/barrel, and should portend higher energy prices. Gasoline is not behaving itself very well. You see that gasoline prices are going up at the pump for the last 3 days. However, there is a massive glut of gasoline [...]
Stocks jumped over 9000 on the Dow today on the great news of the housing market, up 188 points.
Bonds increased significantly in interest rates – bad news if this continues.
The Dollar and Gold both went sideways today.
Oil and gasoline jumped up in sympathy with stocks as they think the future is rosy and a recovery [...]
Stocks moved sideways today, after its massive gains for the past week. Bonds lost some interest (rate) by losing some value.
Oil and gasoline moved sideways, as did the Dollar.
Gold gained, and have you been noticing the recent rise in Gold? It’s great to see it happen. Is this a run to $1000? Don’t [...]
Stocks were up again today. The world is happy, and the birds are singing.
Bond interest rates fell again today – great.
The Dollar stood still, but at a very low rate of exchange – who knows? Who cares? Gold moved sideways too.
Oil and gasoline progressed on increasing their prices – who cares if it [...]
Stocks continued their recent climb.
Bonds, oil and gasoline all went sideways.
The Dollar lost over one cent – a major move downward.
Gold gained $11, and has broken out of its recent trading range to the upside.
In the news today….
Economic Indicators – were up in June. Ergo the increase in the stock market recently. What [...]