U.S. Dollar In Freefall – Here’s the Impact

If there was any lingering doubt that the U.S. dollar was in trouble, it was wiped away today. Down 1.0% for the session (a massive move by currency standards), the U.S. Dollar Index has plowed into multi-month low territory. The sheer scope of the setback suggests we may see a mild pushback effort soon — as in later this week...

U.S. Dollar In Freefall – Here’s the Impact

If there was any lingering doubt that the U.S. dollar was in trouble, it was wiped away today. Down 1.0% for the session (a massive move by currency standards), the U.S. Dollar Index has plowed into multi-month low territory. The sheer scope of the setback suggests we may see a mild pushback effort soon — as in later this week...

The Dog Days of Summer: These Stocks are Miserable Summertime Performers

Generally speaking, summer isn't a great time for the market. Not only are investors distracted by other things like vacations, ball games, golf and cookouts, most companies just don't see a lot of growth in the middle of the year — most major corporate moves are made at the beginning or end of the calendar year. This time of year...

The Dog Days of Summer: These Stocks are Miserable Summertime Performers

Generally speaking, summer isn't a great time for the market. Not only are investors distracted by other things like vacations, ball games, golf and cookouts, most companies just don't see a lot of growth in the middle of the year — most major corporate moves are made at the beginning or end of the calendar year. This time of year...

Weekly Market Outlook – The Bulls Live to Fight Another Day

Once again the bear had their chance to deal a death blow to the market, and once again they failed to do so. And, once again the bulls capitalized on the opportunity, spurring stocks to record highs on Friday despite uncomfortably high valuations. Enough investors simply have faith that the future is going to be much healthier than the present...

Weekly Market Outlook – The Bulls Live to Fight Another Day

Once again the bear had their chance to deal a death blow to the market, and once again they failed to do so. And, once again the bulls capitalized on the opportunity, spurring stocks to record highs on Friday despite uncomfortably high valuations. Enough investors simply have faith that the future is going to be much healthier than the present...

This hammered precious metal could surge 10 percent within months: Analyst

By Stephanie Landsman, CNBC Gold could be the next asset to break out. Michael Dudas, a Wall Street analyst who has followed precious metals and miners for decades, predicts gold is on the cusp of recovering its losses. "I think this is a good time to get back into the mill," the Vertical Research analyst said Tuesday on CNBC's "Futures...

This hammered precious metal could surge 10 percent within months: Analyst

By Stephanie Landsman, CNBC Gold could be the next asset to break out. Michael Dudas, a Wall Street analyst who has followed precious metals and miners for decades, predicts gold is on the cusp of recovering its losses. "I think this is a good time to get back into the mill," the Vertical Research analyst said Tuesday on CNBC's "Futures...

Opinion: The U.S. stock market is 66% higher than it should be

The risks are piling up, but does anyone care? By Thomas H. Kee Jr., MarketWatch I have, in previous articles here on MarketWatch, pointed out the fundamental risks in the U.S. stock market. I have identified the liquidity risks created by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve in the tightening of monetary policy, in the reduction of the...

Opinion: The U.S. stock market is 66% higher than it should be

The risks are piling up, but does anyone care? By Thomas H. Kee Jr., MarketWatch I have, in previous articles here on MarketWatch, pointed out the fundamental risks in the U.S. stock market. I have identified the liquidity risks created by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve in the tightening of monetary policy, in the reduction of the...
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