Market Brief
Daily market analysis and commentary
“Independent” Market Opportunities Surging
As expected, the Fed held rates steady yesterday. With Powell noting that current rates were not too restrictive based on current economic conditions. Do I wish he had cut rates? Yes. But looking at how the market has been, I’m not too concerned. Not to mention, Powell will be out soon anyway. And...
The Unmissable Power of Power Trends
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
129 Reasons a Pullback is Due
The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...
Should You Trade on These Headline News?
Hey, Ross here: Later this morning, we’re going to get the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revised numbers for the number of jobs created from March 2024 –...
#1 Thing Traders Should Focus On Right Now
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
Two Key Levels I’m Watching Right Now
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
What to Expect in the Markets
Hey, Ross here: After Wednesday’s face-ripping rally, markets fell again on Thursday. This isn’t unexpected – especially with the volatility we’re seeing right...
Inflation and the Irrelevant Fed (Market Update from Charles Green)
Charles Green here, Senior Market Analyst here at Traders Agency. Here’s today Market Pulse 360. Market Pulse 360 for July 12, 2023 The June CPI was just released, the number was better than expected for YoY inflation (now 3% vs. 4% last month). This evidences the rate increases that still remain in a system (.75%) […]
Retail Running Scared (Time to Strike)
Hey, Ross here: We had weak jobs numbers come in yesterday – with more on deck in just a bit. Bad for the economy… But good for the chances of a September Fed...
A $10 Trillion Wipeout
Welcome back to a new trading week. Now that January is over, I was planning to talk about how stocks have performed over the month in today’s newsletter. But I’m moving that to tomorrow’s newsletter… Because today, we need to talk about the $10 trillion wipeout that happened in the precious metals...
The Formula for Trading Success in 2025
Hey, Ross here: Because 2024 ended on a somewhat weak note for the markets, uncertainty about 2025 has been creeping up. So let’s look at a chart that could...
Back Above the 200
Hey, Ross here: Shortly after this newsletter gets sent out, we’ll get the latest CPI data. If it comes in hotter than expected, it could put a real damper on...
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