Traders Daily Direction
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How to Not Become an Irrational Trader
We got some manufacturing data this morning, which showed continued slight growth that came in a bit ahead of expectations. But the biggest news is the escalating situation in the Middle East.
What Traders Miss About “Certainty”
The only thing on the economic calendar this morning was the usual weekly jobless claims. They showed a marginal increase from last week, coming in slightly ahead of expectations. Nothing major there.
Look for This Before Buying
Nothing on the economic calendar today – just a bunch of Fed speeches. Let’s see how markets have been moving.
Skilled Traders Need to Get Used to This
We got more consumer confidence data this morning and despite so much doom-and-gloom talk, it came in significantly stronger than expected. Let’s see how markets have been moving.
You Must Understand This Before Trading
The latest data on the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge – the PCE index – came out this morning. The annual numbers came in at 3% annually – in line with expectations – but a clear sign that inflation is still trending very much above target.
This Won’t Help You Make Money
The latest data on the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge – the PCE index – came out this morning. The annual numbers came in at 3% annually – in line with expectations – but a clear sign that inflation is still trending very much above target.
There’s No Opportunity Without This
Nothing major on the economic front today. However, the minutes of the Fed’s latest monetary policy meeting will be released in a couple hours…
The Market’s True Mechanism (Most Don’t Get This)
Nothing major on the economic front today. However, the minutes of the Fed’s latest monetary policy meeting will be released in a couple hours…
Counterintuitive Sign of a Roaring Market
Hey friend, It’s the last day markets are open for 2023. The price action looks unimpressive compared to some of the big up days we’ve seen in the past couple months. Nonetheless, we’re still in the middle of a rally – and 2024 looks like it’ll be off to a great start. The Daily Direction […]
This is the Trading “Sweet Spot”
Hey friend, Does the Santa Claus rally seem impressive, given how much stocks have already risen over the past couple of months? Not really. Does the fact that this Santa Claus rally – “unimpressive” though it is – bode well for what’s to come in 2024? Almost certainly. So enjoy this “unimpressive” rally, and look […]
The True Costs of Missing a Market Rally
Hey friend, So far the Santa Claus rally has not disappointed. Christmas may be over, but the Daily Direction remains a solid shade of green. And if things go right, it’ll stay that way for quite a while. The Daily Direction Note: All indexes closed higher yesterday – which was the official Day 2 of […]
This is How to Behave in a Market Rally
Hey friend, Welcome back to a new trading week. There’s four trading days to go till 2024 – and the market is still going strong, with The Daily Direction table still a beautiful solid green. Plus, with the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index – the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge – coming in below expectations […]
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