What You Need to Know Before Tomorrow
Blake has something special cooked up for you. As we all know by now, today’s retail sales report was… inflationary… but it might not be a great thing for retail stocks. Blake’s also looking at the struggle-y, grind-y move higher in equities. He’ll clue you into the role inflation, gold, and the rising dollar are…
Why Basic Materials Are the Smart Move Right Now
Today’s CPI report came in a little higher than expected, which was enough to spook the bulls - and remind everyone that inflation is still a force for traders to reckon with. We’ll be reckoning with it again tomorrow morning when PPI is released ahead of the cash open. So long as inflation is running…
We’re Going to Play Along with Inflation Here
We need to get real about inflationary pressures; they haven’t gone away. This economy offers us high prices and pinched supply chains that are likely to push prices even higher. The trend in oil and gas is no exception - prices are rising, creating a new uptrend that could see them push higher by 20%…
This Sector Is Your Best Bet Right Now
“Inflation’s under control, it’s normal. Not a problem.” The Fed told us this through most of 2021 when inflation was in fact ballooning… but this time they really mean it. And to put a point on it, they slashed interest rates by 50 basis points. And yet… nearly all assets other than crude oil…
Geopolitical Tension Is Setting Certain Stocks Up for a Move
“Buy on the canons…” Pop-history tells us Baron Rothschild said that during the Napoleonic Wars… but there’s a good chance he didn’t. Whoever really said it wasn’t exactly wrong. Times of conflict, like we’re seeing in the Middle East and in Ukraine and Russia, put upward pressure on defense contractors and oil companies. And, as…
The “Return of Inflation” and How to Profit from It
PPI data came in above expectations today, but still, in the grand scheme of things, below levels that would give the Fed heartburn - if they even get heartburn. Today we’re going to look at how crude oil, Texas tea, impacts that same inflation data. What’s more, we’ll look at my charts and see what…
We Got More Signs of a Weakening Economy - Here’s How to Play It
Data-focused investors and traders sat down to some of the softest hiring growth data in nearly four years today… and they reacted accordingly, sending stocks mostly lower. Weak jobs data adds up to a weak consumer finance sector. At the same time, as the numbers get worse, we’re seeing some consumers tighten their belts, which…
Here Are a Couple of Helpful Comparisons for “Getting” This Market
Nothing happens in a vacuum and everything’s connected - the thing that makes markets interesting can also make them… well… challenging. Today, we’re going to use a different comparison device, and look at the relationship between energy and consumer spending - and we’ll confirm what we find using utilities and copper. (Not just throwing darts…
Market Risks and Rewards: Opportunities Up and Down
Widening candles and patterns can be a wild ride, challenging both bulls and bears alike, but with the right trade positioning, we can capitalize on opportunities from both directions. In today’s video, we’ll explore how these volatile conditions could actually work in our favor. We’ll also take a closer look at some of the worsening…
Good News Is Good News Again… But It’s Not Good Enough
Traders got the good (or, at least, not completely terrible) jobs and retail numbers they’ve been craving, as data came in more or less in-line with expectations. So why am I inclined to bet against the consumer or, to put a finer point on it, the consumer’s discretionary spending? After all that’d seem counterintuitive right…