Stocks went up a little today on the retail sales news. Bond interest rates increased at the same time – continuing their sideways trough move.
The Dollar strengthened another cent against the Euro. This had the effect of reducing the price of gold, and reducing the price of oil/gasoline.
Gold is now approaching my first buy position [...]
Stock were bouncing around – more volatility and I love it. However, everything went sideways – a typical Friday.
Gold recovered its recent downdraft of profit taking.
In the news today…..
Europe’s GDP – rose to PLUS 0.4% this past quarter. This means that Europe is growing right now, but at a very slow pace. Good news on [...]
Stocks jumped up 175 points on decent earnings news from a few companies. Bonds gained (lowered interest rate) slightly.
The Dollar and Gold moved sideways with gold gaining just a little – nice to have higher gold prices.
Oil and gasoline both rose. Have you noticed the generally upward motion of oil (and gasoline)??? The trend is [...]
Stocks gave up a little of its gain from Monday; down 116 points.
Bonds went sideways, but the Dollar strengthened – gaining back some its recent losses.
Oil and gasoline went sideways, and is establishing a new base to rise from – watch out.
Gold lost half of its recent gain. It should be interesting to follow the [...]
Stocks crumbled again today hitting new recent lows. The Dow went down 281 points today.
Bonds were a safe haven play, so interest rates fell significantly.
The Dollar gained a small amount as England and Europe (ECB) dropped their interest rates, making the dollar more favorable as an investment. In addition, the dollar is currently a safe [...]
Stocks finally went up today, based on news that China is considering it’s own stimulus package. If you believe a rumor like that would move the market, I have bridge to sell to you.
Bonds increased in interest rates again, and this is much more dangerous to the future economy than where the stock market ends [...]
Stocks fell again today. They started up, as per the last few days, but couldn’t maintain the gain. Stocks are hitting new lows. Today’s excuse was poor health care companies – probably lamenting the President’s impact on their future.
Bonds moved sideways, and maintained their high interest rates. The Dollar moved sideways.
Oil and gasoline soared today [...]
Stocks went way down today, recovered to positive territory, and ended down 80 points. Bank worries continued to be a key worry.
Bonds lost ground (increase interest rates), as future inflation and supply of bonds weighed on the market
The Dollar gain as did Oil and gasoline (on increased demand recently in gasoline.) Gold went sideways today.
In [...]
Stocks fell as much as 200 points today, and ended down 100 points. We are seeing a meltdown of stocks as people are just full of frustration about the future, and the government’s lack of a “for sure” plan to fix this mess.
Bonds were a safe haven again today, as value increased (interest rates fell).
The [...]
Some corrections/thoughts….
Many of you have been kind enough to point out some errors I’ve made in the last few articles. Thank you. I might say that I purposely made those errors to find out if anyone was awake out there, but that wouldn’t be the truth. In fact, my fingers were faster than my brain.
The [...]