How to Navigate September Trading with Gold, Junk Bonds, and Long-Term Bonds

Mish Schneider | August 31, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The market is about to enter the month of September which many investors view as a historically negative month in the trading year.

Also called the September effect some analysts attribute a selling from investors rebalancing …


Are These 5 Key Sectors and Small-Cap Index Lagging or Leading the Market Higher?

Mish Schneider | August 30, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Monday, both the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) again climbed to new highs.

While the large-cap indices continue to lead the market, the Economic Modern Family made little progress.

However, each Family member …


The Market Boasts Strength While the Dollar Drops and Gold Rises

Mish Schneider | August 29, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Friday, the Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium stimulated the market with all 4 major indices closing positive.

Due to the improvement in the economy, the Fed feels more comfortable with tapering monetary policy possibly near the end …


Will the Upcoming Fed Meeting Affect the Market?

Mish Schneider | August 25, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

With the Jackson Hole Fed meeting coming up, the market could be expecting taper talks as the Fed at some point will be looking to decrease their 120-Billion monthly bond-buying program.

However, the Fed has been …


Does Lower Bitcoin Volume Matter as $BTC Attempts to Clear 51K?

Mish Schneider | August 24, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Bitcoin continues its rally up with a recent break over the 50K price level.

However, many investors are watching for Bitcoin to clear 51K as the next hurdle.

With that said, if we are expecting Bitcoin …


Which Symbols to Watch if Russell 2000 (IWM) Clears Key Resistance

Mish Schneider | August 23, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Monday the market continued its rally from Friday of last week with the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) clearing all-time highs.

Again, the tech sector and large-cap stocks are leading the market higher.

However, …


How Strong is Russell 2000’s (IWM) Current Rally?

Mish Schneider | August 22, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Above is a chart of the Russell 2000 (IWM). It is one of the most valuable indices as it tracks 2000 small-cap companies and therefore gives a great picture of the overall market direction.

Since the …


Can Key Sectors along with Bitcoin Hold Nearby Support?

Mish Schneider | August 18, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The Economic Modern Family now has 5 members sitting in a confirmed cautionary phase.

A cautionary phase is defined by the 50-Day moving average stacked over the 200-DMA with the price between both moving averages.

As …


Will the Market Bounce After the Nasty Retail Earnings Report?

Mish Schneider | August 17, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Tuesday, the retail earnings report came out -0.8% lower than expected, amid recent highs in two of the major indices.

This caused the market to gap lower following a continued selloff throughout the day.

However, the …


Which Symbols Hold the Key to the Next Market Run?

Mish Schneider | August 16, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Since mid-May, the Transportation sector (IYT) has been trending lower.

Currently, IYT sits just under resistance from its 50-Day moving average at $257.98.

Additionally, the small-cap index Russell 2000 (IWM) has traded sideways for over a …