Jerome Powell Has to Walk a Fine Line in Congress Today
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell begins two days of testimony in Congress today. It will be closely watched with some key...
Suddenly, Volatility Comes Roaring Back
After a long doldrums, volatility came back with vengeance last week.
Indexes swung wildly as traders scrambled to unload exchange-traded products that profited from previously...
Small Caps May be Breaking Out
Small caps just did something pretty rare since February's market crash: They made a new high.
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) rose 1.1 percent...
A Look Behind the Falling Dollar
Most traders have focused on the rally in technology over the last year, but another major trend has been weakness in the U.S. dollar....
What the Numbers May Say About Banks
This post is for education purposes only and should not be interpreted as a trade recommendation.
There are many ways to measure strength in the...
How the New Tax Law Impacts Traders
Do you trade for a living, or want to trade for a living? America's new tax law makes some big changes everyone should know...
Don’s Notebook May 21, 2018
Don’s Notebook May 21, 2018
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) is a monthly index that tracks overall economic activity and inflationary pressures.
This...
An Unexpected Positive in Housing
There was a rare green shoot in housing today.
Mortgage applications for buying a home rose 7 percent last week (seasonally adjusted), according to the...
Don’s Notebook May 9, 2018
Don’s Notebook May 9, 2018
Producer prices open three straight days of inflation data. Today’s announcement, the Producer Price Index (PPI) of the Bureau of...
The Fed May Take New Steps to End the Coronavirus Recession
The Federal Reserve may get creative as it looks to revive the economy from its worst crisis of the modern era.