Who You Calling Chicken?

Mish Schneider | January 30, 2017

This Tyrannosaurus Rex, that looks very much like a fire rooster, is the bird’s predecessor.

So the Rallysaurus, which some would argue began the market’s road to extinction today, may just be a rooster in dinosaur’s clothing.

After a weekend …


Fire Eaters and Bubble Watchers

Mish Schneider | January 28, 2017

Two men a-bridged toe to toe.

Both men gaze up at a wall.

One man sees friends.

The other man sees foes.

Which one is right?

We’d all like to know.

Last week we delved into Chinese philosophy, U.S. policy …


Market’s Central Nervous System

Mish Schneider | January 26, 2017

The spinal cord is the main pathway for information connecting the brain and the peripheral nervous system. Strong and well protected, we tend to take its health for granted.

The market’s rally since November mirrors our own central nervous system.…


Market Rooster Brings on the Fiery Hens!

Mish Schneider | January 25, 2017

With about 7.5 billion people living on the planet, 1.5 billion of them celebrate the Chinese New Year. Approximately 2.5 billion road journeys will occur while millions more will travel by air or rail to celebrate with family.

Why does …


Market's Fire Rooster's Sympathy for the Devil

Mish Schneider | January 24, 2017

Regarding the economy, fire element is often the driving force behind the stock market.

In general, fire is joy, water is fear, earth is meditation, metal is sadness, and wood is anger.   As such, fire years often generate optimism, which …


Cock-a-Doodle-Do or Die?

Mish Schneider | January 23, 2017

Each year, I have researched both the Chinese New Year symbolic animal and its associated element to help define the personality of the upcoming market and trading.

Last year, we had the monkey-a trickster through and through.

This Saturday marks …


A Baby Walks Into a Bar

Mish Schneider | January 21, 2017

“Hey barkeep. How ‘bout pouring me two thumbs of formula to wash down these nuts?”

Welcome to the official start of the term of our 45th President. The Daily Mirror’s sub headline on Friday read…” now the world holds its …


Market’s Split Personality

Mish Schneider | January 19, 2017

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a split personality is one who behaves so differently at different times that he/she seems to have more than one character.

There is a test one can take to help diagnose whether one might possess …


If I Only Had a Hi-Tech, Fuel-Injected, AAA Heart!

Mish Schneider | January 18, 2017

This tinman recycled from old oil cans and drums evokes several reactions.

My first thought goes to Semiconductors. The sister in the Economic Modern Family, SMH has worked exhaustively to keep their spirits up.

In fact, today’s intraday high (73.48) …


The Market Contracts and Flexes its Muscles

Mish Schneider | January 17, 2017

Imagine my surprise and sparked imagination when the doctor told me that we have sphincter muscles around our eyes and mouth. And here I spent a lifetime thinking we only had one! (We have over 60!)

The market has its …