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In 2023, the long bond futures fell to their lowest level since 2007 as the Fed fought inflation with a hawkish monetary policy path. The long bond futures recovered after reaching a low in October but have not broken out of the bearish trend intact since the 2020 high.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.08%. Stocks this morning are slightly lower as the markets are in a holding...

The S&P 500 (SPY) has been on a tear since November 1st when the Fed started to make their dovish tilt opening the door to future rate cuts. Unfortunately they keep not happening and start date keeps getting pushed further and further out. That has many wondering if stocks are…

On the one hand it is fun to celebrate the new highs for the S&P 500 (SPY) that came in this Tuesday. On the other hand...it doesn’t make a lot of sense calling into question the next moves for the stock market. Read on below to appreciate investment veteran, Steve…

The bulls have woken the sleeping GBP/USD. Since mid-December 2023, the GBP/USD weekly chart has seen sideways trading activity. The past five trading days have seen a 1.55% increase in value, adding to a year-to-date .94% increase. The question becomes, will the rally continue? As the UK's fiscal first quarter…

Asian equities rise post-Fed Chair Powell's testimony. South Korea, India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong show positive movements. Market dynamics and inter...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +1.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.56%. Stock indexes on Thursday posted moderate gains with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.52% and posted a 6-week low. The dollar was undercut after Fed Chair Powell said that the Fed is “not far” from the confidence needed to cut rates. The dollar was also undercut by Thursday’s weak productivity and trade deficit reports....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.98%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.30%. Stock indexes this morning are sharply higher, with the S&P 500 posting a...