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Dow Tests 200-day Moving Average

Posted on August 7, 2014 by macromon

The Dow Jones Industrials briefly traded below its 200-day and managed to bounce into the close.  The index is in trouble as it has penetrated the 61.8 retracement level of the April 11 – July 17 move.  The last line … Continue reading →

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London rents squeeze the young – FT

Posted on August 7, 2014 by macromon

The soaring cost of London living is pushing the finances of young people to the brink. Katie Morley reports on how a number are now starting to question how much longer they will be able to call the UK capital … Continue reading →

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Showtime for the S&P500

Posted on August 6, 2014 by macromon

It’s showtime for the S&P500, which managed to hold and bounce from its 100-day moving average today.   The bulls must continue their defense of the November 2012 trendline and the 50% retracement at the 1895-1900-ish level.   Would love to see … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – August 6

Posted on August 6, 2014 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – August 6

Posted on August 6, 2014 by macromon

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Can carry trade carry on? – FT

Posted on August 6, 2014 by macromon

The carry trade – borrowing cheaply in developed countries to deposit at high rates in the emerging world – works brilliantly, until suddenly it doesn’t. David Bloom, of HSBC, tells FT investment editor James Mackintosh the risks are mounting. For … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 26, 2014 by macromon
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US Sector ETF Performance – July 25

Posted on July 25, 2014 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – July 25

Posted on July 25, 2014 by macromon

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How Vladimir Putin Rose, and Could Fall – StratFor

Posted on July 25, 2014 by macromon

Stratfor’s Editor-in-Chief David Judson and Founder George Friedman discuss how Putin’s handling of the Ukrainian crisis is influenced by recent Russian history and could lead to his downfall. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable) … Continue reading →

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