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 Economic Modern Family made little progress.

However, each Family …


Hindenburg Indicator Gaining Altitude Again

Keith Schneider | August 29, 2021

This week markets regained its footing with risk gauges improving while the Hindenburg Indicator increased its reading to ominous levels as well. Market internals improved across key equity benchmarks to best levels since mid-June, benefitting small caps (IWM/Grandpa Russel) the …


The Market Boasts Strength While the Dollar Drops and Gold Rises

Mish Schneider |

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, …


The Chop Continues

Keith Schneider | August 22, 2021

Markets continue to chop during this seasonally weak period and have made no progress over the past 30 days.

Price patterns of the key US Equity indexes are holding up at key moving averages, but there are signs of stress …


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

Mish Schneider |

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 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.…