Yearly Archives: 2018

The Cycle of Market Emojis

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

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

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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Sector ETF Performance – June 1

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Global Risk Monitor – June 1

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Who is Spain’s new prime minister?

► Read – Spanish parliament votes to replace Rajoy with Sánchez as PM https://on.ft.com/2JbWrCt

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New Italian government readies for power

Italy’s new government is set to be sworn in on Friday (June 1). Alongside Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Matteo Salvini, leader of The League, will serve as Interior Minister; Luigi Di Maio, leader of Five-Star, will be MInister of Industry … Continue reading

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Swan Lake – May 31

Italy calmer as market turns it focus on trade wars. Deutsche Bank making all-time lows as it was hammered again due to its U.S. business put on problem bank list.   DB is now getting the market’s attention but still doesn’t … Continue reading

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Nonlinear Thinking: 3D Printed Human Corneas

Stunning!  Even God has to worry about being displaced by technology. Just kidding.  Please,  no Tower of Babel hate mail from the faithful. Scientists at Newcastle University have 3D printed the world’s first human corneas. By creating a special bio-ink … Continue reading

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Swan Lake – May 30

Italy’s president has attempted to broker an eleventh-hour deal between the country’s two largest populist parties to avoid another destabilising national election, helping Italian assets recover from a sell-off that rattled investors worldwide. Sergio Mattarella, who triggered this week’s crisis … Continue reading

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