I’m not going to write anything here about the huge drop in bitcoin over the last few days, so what I am writing cannot be ignored should bitcoin get back up to the 20,000 range. And I’m not going to write about
December 25, 2017
Dollar/CAD traded lower as the Canadian dollar enjoyed mostly upbeat figures. Will this continue? There are no Canadian economic releases scheduled for the holiday week, but low liquidity could result in outsized movesHere are the highlights and an updated technical analysis
Last week I put the finishing touches on the 2017 End of Year Special Edition of the Weekly Macro Themes report – something which is fast becoming a tradition here! The report brought together the charts that worked (as well as those that
‘Twas the morning of Xmas and all through the markets, not a human creature was stirring…but it appears the machines took major advantage of the low liquidity… Around 730amET, it seems the algos went on a deep stop hunt, flash-crashing EURUSD by
As we are approaching the end of 2017, it’s time to look back at the hot investing areas of 2017. This is especially true as this year has treated the broader market well. The S&P 500 has gained about 19%,
GBP/CHF The British pound has rallied against the Swiss franc for the last several months, but it looks as if we are running into serious trouble at the 1.35 handle above. It coincides with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of
Back in June, when Goldman “accidentally” triggered a mini-tech rout with a note that would ultimately end up being their most read piece of research released in 2017, most investors couldn’t seem to get past the title: That right there
While a rise in interest rates might diminish the attractiveness of dividend stocks, these will still be in demand on optimism surrounding the biggest tax overhaul in decades. This is because lower corporate taxes will boost companies’ profits leading to
2017.12.22 XOI.X Cycle Model Chart The XOI.X cycle model continues to suggest higher levels for the index going forward into the Spring of 2018. As can be seen from the previous iteration shown below and here on the blog, the level is
2017.12.22 XOI.X Cycle Model Chart The XOI.X cycle model continues to suggest higher levels for the index going forward into the Spring of 2018. As can be seen from the previous iteration shown below and here on the blog, the level is
