Markets now preparing for dramatic end to 2013
As we all know trading during the summer months has always been tricky with thin liquidity adding an extra layer of volatility, but yesterday’s Labor […]
Stock Market Analysis
The VIX is low – is it time to go?
With the long summer days now coming to an end, it’s time to re-visit that perennial gauge of market risk, the VIX for a view […]
The yen index – barometer of risk
As mentioned in the previous post, the Yen index can give us an excellent perspective of market sentiment, given the Yen’s unique position within the […]
NQ index leads the way out of recession
Given the debate in the media of whether equities have peaked once again, I thought it be useful to take a look at the NQ […]
How about an alternative investment ?
With markets in free fall at the moment and investors moving into cash and looking for alternative assets as investments, it may be apposite for […]
The Nikkei 225 and the PERFECT candle
As I say in my forthcoming book which will be published next week on Amazon, there are two candles that I have used in my […]
The VIX is climbing – DON’T panic just yet!
Interesting times for equity markets at present, and with the Nikkei leading the way with further falls overnight, risk assets are certainly under the cosh […]
Now three books on Amazon (and another two coming soon!) – grab yourself a copy at these launch prices!
And NOW in paperback too – order your copy TODAY! Here’s what people have been saying on Amazon, after buying the Kindle version: A Fantastic […]
Sell in May & Go Away (Or Not)!
There is always an exception that proves the rule, and this month has certainly been one of those, as anyone who did indeed ‘sell in […]
Amlin share price runs into congestion
Amlin (AML) appears to have run into stiff resistance on the daily chart, with the share price trading in a narrow range between 435 to […]
Where next for YM Emini index futures?
For longer term traders in YM futures, the index in April has continued the pattern of trading that we saw during the second half of […]
YM Emini index futures consolidate in 14,350 area
The YM Emini contract continued to trade in a narrow range, yesterday and overnight on Globex, closing with a narrow spread down candle with the […]
VIX now testing danger levels
The alarm bells are starting to ring, as the VIX pushes ever lower on the daily chart, moving inexorably towards single figures where danger awaits. In today’s […]
YM pushing ever higher
One of the conundrums (amongst many) that is perhaps puzzling to new traders and investors is why stock markets appear so positive in the face […]
VIX moving lower once again
Following the sharp move higher for the VIX on 25th February which saw the index touch an intra day high of 19.28, volatility has now […]
Dow Jones futures analysis
Equity bulls returned to the market on Friday and helped to drive the Dow Jones futures YM March contract higher once again testing the psychological […]
Lloyds now looking to test resistance at 63
Something a bit different for this post. I was asked to comment on the current share price for Lloyds Bank plc. Lloyds is a UK […]
Dow jones futures analysis 21 Feb 2013
If ever evidence were needed that equity markets have been over extended and struggling to break higher we need look no further than the YM […]