My Special Inflationary Indicator

Mish Schneider | March 17, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

Wednesday the Federal Reserve stated that interest rates will continue to stay close to zero along with a new estimate for the unemployment rate down to 4.5% instead of 5% for the year.

Additionally, the …


Can the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Russell 2000 (IWM) Hold Their Support?

Mish Schneider |

Written by Mish and Forrest

3 of the 4 major indices closed negative on the day.

The Russell 2000 index (IWM) closed at $230.44.

This places it right on new support from February highs.

If IWM cannot hold $230 we …


Is the Cannabis Sector Primed for a Move Up?

Mish Schneider | March 15, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

Cannabis has seen a huge increase this year as the Biden administration took office.

Though it is not completely clear if the Federal government will push for widespread legalization, its last bill to further decriminalize …


Transportation (IYT) and Retail (XRT) Lead the Market Higher

Mish Schneider | March 14, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

Recently we talked about transportation (IYT) and retail (XRT) sectors as indicators for market strength/weakness.

Transportation shows the movement of goods and travel expectations, while retail shows the consumer sentiment side.

Both help us understand …


How Long Will the Market Remain Choppy?

Mish Schneider | March 10, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

The market is confused and choppy.

This can be seen by looking at the major indices as most disagree with each other.

This is important because when the overall market moves together it makes trading …


Which Megatrends Have the Hottest Trending Stocks?

Mish Schneider | March 9, 2021

Written by Mish

When looking for stocks that will continue to perform in 2021, we can look at the megatrends that will continue to grow considering the pandemic will be in the rear-view mirror.

On top of the list of …


The Market’s New Normal

Mish Schneider | March 8, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

Monday’s strange price action looks as though the market shrugged off the stimulus money in some areas yet not others.

While there are many factors at play, the most notable shift is in big tech, …


Why You Should Watch Transportation (IYT) and Retail (XRT)

Mish Schneider | March 7, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

The market has stopped the bleeding with a rally into Friday’s close.

The small caps index Russell 2000 (IWM) held over its 50-day moving average of 213.40.

Additionally, the retail (XRT) and transportation (IYT) sectors …


Which Key Sectors Have the Ability to Support the Market

Mish Schneider | March 3, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

Wednesday was another disappointing day for the market as many short-term buyers from Tuesday got flushed out in the move lower.

However, with a second down day should we be worried about a potential correction …


How to Stay on the Right Side of the Market With This Special Tool

Mish Schneider | March 2, 2021

Written by Mish and Forrest

Tuesday was a choppy day for the market, which had sporadic price swings plus a large amount of volatility.

These days are tough to trade as they can make it hard to see the daily …