Global economic progress is apparently faltering, and noted fund managers are warning against having “too much equity market exposure.”
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Slow and Gradual Recovery In the World Economy
While the US economy is improving, the improvement probably isn’t definitive enough to satisfy US equities, which have recently carved out fresh new all-time highs.
Slowdown in China’s Economy Reason For Punishing Slide in Commodity Prices
While the Jury remains out on the situation in China, it is our opinion that most commodity markets have become too bearish toward near-term demand prospects and the global economy.
Slowdown in China’s Economy Reason For Punishing Slide in Commodity Prices
While the Jury remains out on the situation in China, it is our opinion that most commodity markets have become too bearish toward near-term demand prospects and the global economy.
Is the US Economy Slipping Back?
While Treasury and gold prices seem to think that the US economy is slipping back into a slow or no-growth posture, the odds are good that economic activity was merely crimped by one of the coldest and snowiest winters on record.
US Growth Expectations Signaling a Long, Slow Recovery
Over the last two months, the Goldman Sachs Commodity Index has racked up some fairly impressive gains, suggesting that commodities have been sensing improvement in the global economic outlook.
Recent Concern For the Pace of US Recovery
Looking at the action in stocks last week, we might develop some concern for the pace of the US recovery, especially in the wake of a soft December Non-Farm Payroll result, sub-par sales guidance from a couple of bellwether US companies and from fears that the Fed might continue to taper even in the face of uneven US data.
What Is a Trend Line?
What is a Trend Line? A trend line is an upward or downward sloping line on a chart indicating movements of prices over a period of time, generally occurring after two or more points of resistance or support. You can choose to trade a market based on support “holds”and resistance “setbacks”, or get involved in… Read more.
Know Your Limits: Day Trading Limits Explained
There are some pretty significant differences between the futures markets and the equities markets. The first big difference is the trading hours: the futures markets trade 23 hours a day for most markets versus an 8:30 AM (central time) open and a 3:00 PM close in the equities markets. The second difference is the ease… Read more.
Trade Management Essentials: The Exit – Managing Stops and Targets
This article orginially appeared on June 04, 2010 in FutureSource’s Fast Break Newsletter, where Brian is a regular contributor. How difficult do you find it to enter into the market? If you think about it, “getting in” is not that difficult. The common problem that many traders face is not getting into a trade… the… Read more.
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