Tag Archives: Russell 2000

How Are Those “Crowded Trades” Doing?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by macromon

We take a look here at what BofA/Merrill Lynch has surveyed as the “most crowded trades” in the market.  Most are taking on water as the crowd is leaning to the same side of the boat. Big losses for Japanese … Continue reading →

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Wolf’s Fed Verdict – FT

Posted on September 20, 2015 by macromon

The Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise rates sparked a negative reaction from stock markets, and complaints from investors. Martin Wolf, in conversation with John Authers, defends the Fed’s decision. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video … Continue reading →

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Russell 2000 At New All Time High

Posted on December 27, 2014 by macromon

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Russell Breaking Out

Posted on December 22, 2014 by macromon

The Russell 2000, this year’s laggard up 3.28 percent vs. the S&P500’s 12.45 percent,  has triggered a cup with handle breakout (or, depending on your perspective, an inverse head and shoulder).   The next level watch is its all-time high … Continue reading →

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S&P500 Tests 200-day For First Time In Almost Two Years

Posted on October 10, 2014 by macromon

The S&P500 closed just above its 200-day moving and little over a point above the August lows.  Going to interesting how this plays out.  With all the fear and loathing, the index is only 5.60% of its September 19th high.   … Continue reading →

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Chart Watch

Posted on May 15, 2014 by macromon

The whipsaw action in the markets continue.  It’s tough to navigate  through all the noise so let’s go to the charts of the major indices. Dow Jones Industrials Note the 50-day moving average, currently at 16,401, has provided key support … Continue reading →

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Russell 2K Below 200-day Moving Average

Posted on May 6, 2014 by macromon

Today the Russell 2000 closed below its simple 200-day moving average for the first time since November 2012.   Take note. (click here if chart is not observable)  

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Nasdaq and Russell 2000 Bounce Off 100-day SMA

Posted on March 27, 2014 by macromon

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Trannies and Russell Break 50-day SMA

Posted on April 3, 2013 by macromon

The recent weakness in the Transports and the Russell were confirmed by today’s sell-off in the S&P500.  Let’s see if they can reclaim 50-day and if all the buyers waiting for the sell-off step in here.  Note also the weakness … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on February 16, 2013 by macromon

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