“I See No ‘Stag’ Nor ‘Flation.” J Powell

Mish Schneider | May 12, 2024

This past week I got to spend some time with Charles Payne on Making Money with Charles Payne. (link below).

I mention this because I send Charles (and producers) notes ahead of time.

Charles has an uncanny way of targeting …


The Transportation Sector Continues to Flash Caution

Mish Schneider | May 8, 2024

Yesterday we covered the Retail Sector XRT and how important the consumer is to the health of the US Economy.

Furthermore, we have been commenting on the transportation sector through IYT and how that plays a crucial role in the …


Consumer Spending-Single Most Driving Force

Mish Schneider | May 7, 2024

The choices we make as consumers collectively shape the economic landscape, and our spending patterns influence the well-being of our communities and the nation.

And Granny Retail XRT always has a lot to say about the consumer and the markets.…


When Investors Should Look at the Monthly Charts

Mish Schneider | May 6, 2024

I have used monthly charts to determine support and resistance levels.

Moreover, this timeframe is often the best indicator for either the end of a countermove or the start of a bigger megatrend.

The 23-month moving average (blue) and the …


The Fed, Interest Rates and Jobs Sway the Markets.
Which Direction Are We Headed?

Keith Schneider | May 5, 2024

Welcome back readers, good to have you here.

It was a week filled with anxiety as the Federal Reserve was meeting and investors were awaiting their interest rate guidance.

Wednesday, Jerome Powell and Company announced that they were maintaining a …


Economic Modern Family-Tell Us a Story!

Mish Schneider |

This is the 5th weekend in a row I have covered Economic Economic Modern Family as my weekend update.

From 5 weeks ago when Granny Retail and Granddad Russell sold off hard after failing to take out the weekly channel …


Natural Gas-What’s Taking So Long?

Mish Schneider | May 2, 2024

A big story last week was that AI is fueled by natural gas, which should increase demand.

That story did little for the futures price.

Then this week other stories came out that:

  • Prices were supported by higher feed gas

  • Risk On, Risk Off, or Risk Who Knows?

    Mish Schneider | May 1, 2024

    Now that the FOMC is behind us,

    And the result was exactly what we expected-stay the course,

    And most sectors of the market found the obvious as a relief,

    And the metals rallied, right after I wrote that they would …


    How to Scan Stocks for Swing Trading

    Dan Taylor |

    Imagine the thrill of capturing the wave of a stock as it swells, poised to crest with substantial financial returns. This is the essence of swing trading, a dynamic approach that straddles the line between day trading and long-term investment …


    When Silver Looks Bad, It’s Been a Sign of a Bottom

    Mish Schneider | April 30, 2024

    Not much has changed in the world of inflation predictions.

    The dollar is rangebound.

    The yields have topped out.

    The FED has stagflationary issues to contend with.

    Raw material supplies are low.

    Geopolitics remain an issue.

    Employment costs are rising.…