How Trump’s Covid-19 Case Could Impact Markets
President Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis rattled markets on Friday, but the impact could be short-lived, analysts say.
October 3, 2020 No Comments
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Money Managers Brace for Volatility as Odds of Contested Election Rise
Traders have bet on higher volatility ahead of the election. With the odds of a contested result lasting weeks (or months), it’s a good idea.
September 13, 2020 No Comments
Speculative Option Activity Is a Warning Sign for the Stock Market
Wall Street follows millennials in speculative options bets since March. Increased options activity signals that a market downturn is coming.
September 3, 2020 No Comments
S&P 500 Negates Record Rally as Stocks Tumble in the Final Hour
The S&P 500 Index has completed a 51% recovery from its March bottom. On Tuesday, it came within 0.2% of its all-time high.
August 11, 2020 No Comments
S&P 500 Approaches Record High, but ‘Fear Index’ Tells Different Story
Catalyzed by Big Tech, the U.S. stock market is back within reach of all-time highs. A closer look at expected volatility suggests the rally might not last.
August 5, 2020 No Comments
VIX Under 25 Is Positive for the Stock Market – But There’s a Catch
From the perspective of volatility, the U.S. stock market is entering a much calmer period. How long will it last?
July 21, 2020 No Comments
Stock Market Rally: This Dangerous Indicator Just Flashed a Warning Signal
While the stock market has rallied strongly off its March lows, the VIX is still high. Rising virus cases are worrying investors.
July 5, 2020 No Comments
Americans Are Clueless About the Stock Market – And They’re About to Get Burned
While Americans think more pain is ahead, they say it’s a good time to invest in the stock market. Investing when the market goes down isn’t a good idea.
June 25, 2020 No Comments
Is This the End of the Stock Market Rally?
The stock market’s historic relief rally appears to be on life support as pandemic woes and economic uncertainty resurface.
June 11, 2020 No Comments
The Stock Market ‘Fear Gauge’ Is Flashing All Kinds of Bullish Signals
After spiking to a record high last month, the CBOE VIX – better known as the stock market’s “fear gauge” – is looking insanely bullish.
April 30, 2020 No Comments
Stimulus Blitz Fools Funds Into Loading Up on Stocks, but Another Crash Is Likely
Stimulus measures prompt hedge funds to buy U.S. stocks, but it’s better to be prudent since another market crash is likely.
April 20, 2020 No Comments
The Dow Is Surging – That’s Terrible News for Stock Market Bulls
The Dow Jones is surging on Monday, but history says that might be terrible news for stock market bulls. Here’s why.
April 6, 2020 No Comments
Market Volatility Rising With Coronavirus Fear – But History Says Don’t Panic Sell
As coronovirus is spreading, market volatility is rising. Investors are selling their stocks out of panic, but history teaches us they shouldn’t.
March 8, 2020 No Comments
Treasury Yields Rise, Dow Jones Deflates After Dismal Economic Data
Treasury yields rose on Monday, as bond prices fell in the wake of dismal economic numbers from ISM and the Commerce Department.
December 2, 2019 No Comments
Corporate Earnings Recession Could Plunge the Dow in 2020
U.S. stocks look poised to extend record highs this week. Former Merrill Lynch strategist Richard Bernstein foresees a “full-blown profits recession” for U.S. companies. Declining
November 25, 2019 No Comments
Gold Price Outshines Risk Assets as U.S. Stocks Approach Critical Inflection Point
The price of gold rallied Wednesday, extending its recovery to two days after stocks plunged over dismal economic data. Gold Rallies; Silver Follows Bullion shot
October 2, 2019 No Comments
U.S. Treasury Yields Plunge This Week as Volatility Returns
U.S. government debt yields declined on Friday, extending their weeklong slide as investors continued to assess monetary policy and upcoming trade talks between Washington and
September 20, 2019 No Comments
The U.S. Stock Market’s ‘Fear Index’ Is Flashing an Eerie Warning
The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX, is supposed to be one of the most reliable indicators of investor sentiment on Wall Street.
September 14, 2019 No Comments
Stock Market ‘Fear Gauge’ Spikes 20% as Trump Tweets Trigger Panic
By CCN.com: Friday was one of those days where headline news scared the heck out of investors, and the stock market’s “fear gauge” proves it.
August 24, 2019 No Comments
Dow Plunges 890 Points as Market Volatility Spikes to Crisis Levels
The Dow and broader U.S. stock market hastened their declines Monday, with intraday volatility reaching its highest level in nearly eight years after the People’s
August 5, 2019 No Comments
Dow’s Punishing 6-Week Skid Eclipses Alarming Milestone: 1,600 Points
By CCN.com: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market booked heavy losses on Friday after the Trump administration took its tariff war south of the
May 31, 2019 No Comments
Dow Gets Lost in the ‘Fog of Brexit’ as Stock Market Craters
The U.S. stock market declined sharply on Thursday after the Bank of England (BOE) slashed its growth outlook for 2019, citing underlying risks tied to
February 7, 2019 No Comments
Caterpillar’s China Warning Sends Dow Tumbling 310 Points
The U.S. stock market is in firm retreat Monday morning after Dow blue-chip Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) warned of no sales growth in China. Dow Jones
January 28, 2019 No Comments
Dow Suddenly Swings Lower as Global Growth and Trade Risks Weigh
By CCN.com: U.S. stocks swung lower on Wednesday, reversing a strong start to the day as concerns over trade and global economic growth offset solid corporate
January 23, 2019 No Comments
Stocks Recover: Nasdaq Cracks 7,000 as China Pledges More Stimulus
U.S. stocks broke out Tuesday morning, led by a sharp recovery in the tech-heavy Nasdaq after China pledged more stimulus measures to help reverse a
January 15, 2019 No Comments
Dow Drops as Much as 176 Points as Market Risks First Pullback in Five Days
U.S. stocks declined Thursday morning, with the major indexes risking their first drop in five days as speculation concerning the partial government shutdown continued to
January 10, 2019 No Comments
Dow Jones Pares Triple-Digit Drop as Government Shutdown Weighs
U.S. stocks drifted between gains and losses on Monday, as investors anxiously awaited a resolution to the partial government shutdown that is now in its
January 7, 2019 No Comments