Monthly Archives: June 2018

Swan Lake – June 6

Posted on June 6, 2018 by macromon

The swans were relatively well behaved today.  Watch Brazil. Significant move in Italian 2-year, up 35 bps, resulting in big curve flattener.  Yields up across the board in Europe as ECB making noises QE is about to change. Mario Draghi … Continue reading →

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Italy’s New Government: Who’s Who?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by macromon

After weeks of negotiation the Italian Government is ready to get to work. But who are the key players? … READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/06/it…

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Swan Lake – June 5

Posted on June 5, 2018 by macromon

Swans behaving badly + VIX down = Complacency reigns  

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QE And The Laurel vs. Yanny Distortion

Posted on June 4, 2018 by macromon

Interesting clip from Wired,  interviewing  a neuroscientist explaining how people get the sound Laurel and Yanny name so different. The interview is profound if you take the principles and apply them to the markets.  It’s all about reading the correct … Continue reading →

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Swan Lake – June 4

Posted on June 4, 2018 by macromon

The recovery in the European periphery continues. Sell-offs when markets are in bullish mode now seem to act as an centripetal force to move financial assets back to their central point of bullish with great velocity.  Similar to a gravity … Continue reading →

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Really, How Was That Employment Report?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by macromon

Summary Friday’s payroll numbers were very good, slightly above the trend increase over the past 92 months, but does not live up to the hype Job creation during President Trump’s first 16 payroll reports is almost 500k lower than under … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Emerson On Trading

Posted on June 3, 2018 by macromon

Internalizing this Ralph Waldo Emerson quote is essential for every successful trader.

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The Cycle of Market Emojis

Posted on June 3, 2018 by macromon

Love this.  Based on the cycle of market emotions. Wonder if there is an algo out there that trades on emojis?  Would not doubt it. Hat tip Kazonomics! Long Only Short Sellers

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Week In Review – June 1

Posted on June 3, 2018 by macromon

Summary The week began with a spike in volatility on Italian politics, then again on Thursday on trade war fears Stocks remain resilient, firming up Friday with the solid employment numbers S&P500 continues to trade in a 40-point range, stuck … Continue reading →

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G7 finance ministers speak out against U.S. trade tariffs

Posted on June 2, 2018 by macromon

Canada’s Finance Minister says tariffs will hurt citizens in US and in Canada… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/02/g7…

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