Why We Are Watching These Two Companies Through Thursdays Trading Session

Mish Schneider | October 18, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Earnings season has taken the stage for the next couple of weeks as the market steadies itself for another move higher.

Of course, another push higher means that companies will need to outperform or show signs …


Are the Major Indices Geared for Another Move up on Monday?

Mish Schneider | October 17, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

As seen on the above chart, two of the major indices including the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Dow Jones (DIA) cleared prior resistance from their 50-Day moving averages (DMA).

On the other hand, the Russell …


Will the Fed Admit They Are Wrong About Transitory Inflation?

Mish Schneider | October 13, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

For the past year, the Fed has stuck to its guns on the idea that supply-chain disruptions are causing a short-term increase in inflation, and that in 2022 inflation will decrease towards their 2% target.

However, …


Key sectors Hover Over Support While the Major Indices Flounder

Mish Schneider | October 12, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Monday, we talked about specific sectors weakening as they teetered on the edge of support from their major moving averages.

The main three were Transportation (IYT), Retail (XRT), and Semiconductors (SMH).

It just so happens that …


Is the Market Ready to Take Another Step Lower?

Mish Schneider | October 11, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Monday, the major indices attempted a reversal of Friday's price action but failed. This created another late-day selloff.

Does this mean we should prepare ourselves for another move lower or does the market have support to …


Are Investors Worried Over the Latest Jobs Report?

Mish Schneider | October 10, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The recent jobs report came in less than expected with analysts’ estimates running anywhere from 250,000 to 500,000 new jobs created. Disappointingly employers added only 194,000 jobs in September.

Although the numbers mean slower progress towards …


How to Predict Short-Term Price Direction with Two Special ETFs

Mish Schneider | October 6, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Tuesday, we talked about the 6-month calendar range as a support level to hold in both the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ).

Wednesday, both indices were able to hold support from their calendar …


The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 Bounce Off Their 6-Month Calendar Range

Mish Schneider | October 5, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Calendar ranges have been used for a long time in charting as important levels to clear or break down from.

Investors can view price as bullish when over the range and bearish when trading under.

We …


Which Commodities Are Countering the Market?

Mish Schneider | October 4, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

While the major indices continue to weaken, U.S factories have seen a 1.2% increase in orders in August.

This shows that although equities are struggling, the demand for goods is steady.

Therefore, now is the time …


The U.S. Dollar Has Had Its Day

Mish Schneider | October 3, 2021

Written by Mish

The U.S Dollar chart as represented by UUP, the Invesco DB US Dollar ETF, shows some classic signs of a top.

Before I delve deeper into the technicals though, let’s look at the fundamental reasons for the …