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Reagan v Trump Macro Initial Conditions

Posted on December 26, 2016 by macromon

We hear lots of talk these days about,  Why Donald Trump’s Market Rally Echoes Ronald Reagan’s.    We are big fans of Chaos Theory, Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics focused on the behavior of dynamical systems that are … Continue reading →

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Are market bears just cuddly pandas – FT

Posted on August 27, 2015 by macromon

James Mackintosh on rally after China dip The retreat in equities may have been triggered by China but markets moved so rapidly because investors were overly complacent. James Mackintosh, investment editor, questions the forces pushing for a deeper drop and … Continue reading →

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China market intervention fails to impress – FT

Posted on July 17, 2015 by macromon

China’s share market rallied on Friday, buoyed by the news of massive support to the tune of $210bn from the country’s banks. Michael Mackenzie, markets editor, says China may face a rather long wait until becoming a heavy hitter in … Continue reading →

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What next for China’s equities? – FT

Posted on July 10, 2015 by macromon

After a volatile week for Chinese equities, with half of all listed companies suspended, huge support from Beijing has helped the market record its best two-day gain in seven years. FT markets editor Michael Mackenzie assesses what might happen next. … Continue reading →

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Bailing out of China | Short View – FT

Posted on July 8, 2015 by macromon

Despite attempts by China’s authorities to bolster the country’s stock markets, the selling persists. James Mackintosh, FT investment editor, examines the bursting bubble, the chance for a reprieve and how the liquidity problem has worsened. ► FT Markets: http://bit.ly/1J5HNd3 (click … Continue reading →

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The Fed Melt Up – FT

Posted on November 16, 2013 by macromon

Keep Calm and Stay Long!  Yikes! The FT’s US markets editor Michael Mackenzie tells John Authers that the positive response from the market following the appearance before Congress of Janet Yellen, the nominee for US Federal Reserve chairwoman, has successfully … Continue reading →

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The Character of This Market

Posted on October 14, 2013 by macromon

Past is prologue.   They come in, shake the trees, and pick up the fruits. That’s the character of this market.   It’s in an uptrend and wants to go higher and will do so until it doesn’t and probably not until … Continue reading →

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Stocks Better Than Alternatives – Economist

Posted on March 7, 2013 by macromon

The Economist sums the melt up best: It is tempting to attribute the strength of the Dow to optimism about the American economy. Tempting, but wrong. Studies have shown almost no correlation between GDP growth and equity returns. Indeed, the … Continue reading →

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Correction Time? Now or Never…

Posted on February 20, 2013 by macromon

The S&P500 had its worst daily decline for the year.  The VIX spiked over 19 percent, its biggest 1-day increase in 2013.  The dollar index closed at its highest level since November 16th,  which was the day the S&P500 bottomed … Continue reading →

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The Shanghai Cliff

Posted on November 26, 2012 by macromon

The Shanghai Composite is trading very sloppy again and looks like a break of the 3-year low at 1995 is in the cards.  Last week it tested and bounced twice off this level on rumored government intervention. Kimble Charting Solutions … Continue reading →

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