Swarming the Markets with Hivemind’s Suite of Algorithms
Many clients want to trade swings in the market. They know how to do it and understand, but are too busy to time entries and...
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...
Get Ready for the Dog Days of Summer
The S&P 500 inched higher last week as tech and transports bounced. Still it was the tightest range of the year.
Junk Bonds Have Gotten Dumped
In another potentially bearish sign, junk bonds are getting dumped.
The Barclays High Yield Bond Index ($JNK.IV) closed at its lowest price in 2-1/2 years...
How stocks may be signaling slower growth
Even before today's market tumble, stocks seemed to be dismissing good economic news.
Most of the U.S. numbers, after all, have impressed recently. Measures of...
So Much for Inflation Running Wild This Summer
This week brought a trio of reports on inflation. None of them seemed to flash any warning signs about prices spiraling out of control.
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Put Volume Swells in Junk Bond Fund
Options traders seem to be bracing for downside in junk bonds as negativity sweeps financial markets.
The iShares High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is...
Suddenly, People Are Worried About a Slowdown
The U.S. economy has been resilient, but recent events have raised worries about a slowdown. Let's review some of the new forces at work.
The...
Bonds Keep Grinding Lower
Last week, price action in certain equities suggested interest rates would climb. Today, it happened.
Yields on five- and 10-year Treasury notes shot to new...
Don’s Notebook May 23, 2018
New homes have been one of the strongest areas of the economy, however today's April New Homes Sales Report is expected to show a...



























