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Global Trend Indicators

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Week in Review: Streak Week

It was another tough week for the global markets. The S&P, Dow, and the major European equity indices closed lower for a rare sixth week in a row.   Next week could be historic as the S&P500 has initially closed lower … Continue reading

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Global Trend Indicators

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Week in Review: The Power of Zero v. Macro Swans

After a week where several major equity indices bounced off key moving averages only to close weak on fears of the  Euro/sovereign debt McSwan,  next week will be a another big test  for the markets.  Last week’s lows are very … Continue reading

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Chart of the Day: Dr. Copper Falls Through the Ice

Dr. Copper broke through its support at 4.10 and is below 4.00 for the first time since early December.   Lots of flakes in this chart as head and shoulder patterns are ubiquitous.   Copper is a very crowded trade and some … Continue reading

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Week in Review

We’re not going to say much as the nation (and Globex) celebrates the end of Bin Laden.  We were in Lafayette Park on September 10, 2001 and now watch thousands gather there and across the country to celebrate his demise.  … Continue reading

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Chart of the Day: Copper & Rubber

While the world obsesses over the direction the price of oil,  copper and rubber are rolling over.  These are the two to monitor,  in our opinion,  as China Air drops its landing gear.   Dr.  Copper is at key support and … Continue reading

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China Rate Hike: Four Markets to Watch

Fearsome Foursome We’re watching the reaction in four markets to gauge how the Christmas gift from the Kings of the East will affect global risk appetite.   The People’s Bank of China increased both the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis … Continue reading

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China Rate Hike This Weekend?

The China Securities Journal, not citing a source,  says the timing is right for a rate hike this weekend.  It would be the second of the current tightening cycle.   Reuters reports, “With reference to the central bank’s record of … Continue reading

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