Michael Swanson's Blog
January 6, 2018
Off we go + the best time frame to trade Bitcoin Futures on? - Mike Saul (01/07/2018)
Well, the question has been answered, and quickly.
2018 picks up right where 2017 left off in the stock market- a nice rally out of a continuation pattern.
But of course, since we're now extended, and could use a rest.
No, I'm not bearish, but a pullback lets those who missed the move a chance to get on, and those alrady on a place to get more.
You know, the whole "let your winners run "deal.
Bitcoin futures had a gorgeous move out of a classic chart pattern. In...
January 5, 2018
Gold-Stock Upside Huge - Adam Hamilton (01/05/2018)
The gold miners’ stocks have huge upside potential in 2018, likely the best among stock-market sectors. They really lagged gold last year, so a major mean-reversion catch-up rally is coming. The gold miners are universally ignored and deeply undervalued relative to the metal which drives their profits. And gold itself is likely to power dramatically higher this year as euphoric record-high stock markets inevitably start to falter.
Gold has alway...
Will Bannon Splinter Loyal Trump Supporters? - Bloomberg (01/05/2018)
Bloomberg Businessweek Columnist Joshua Green discusses Trump’s break with Steve Bannon. He speaks with David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Is Inflation Driven more by "Expectations" than by the Money Supply? - Frank Shostak (01/05/2018)
For most economic commentators the underlying driving force of inflation is inflationary expectations1. For instance, if there is a sharp increase in the price of oil, individuals may form higher inflationary expectations that could set in motion spiraling price inflation. Or so it is held.
If expectations could somehow be made less responsive to various price shocks, then over time this would mitigate the effect of a price shock on price inflation, it is argued.
...Iran Protests: Convenient Pretext To Kill The Nuclear Deal? - Ron Paul Institute (01/05/2018)
Protests have broken out in Iran against the Iranian government. Other protests have broken out in favor of the Iranian government. Almost uniquely in the Middle East, Iran holds elections contested by parties representing different political philosophies. Yet US neocons insist that the mere presence of protests means the Iranian government is illegitimate and therefore must be overthrown. How do they get that? Do protests in the US mean that the US government must b...
The Best Investing and Trading Strategies to Use When the VIX is So Low - Mike Swanson (01/05/2018)
On Monday I announced the sale of my brand new DVD: The Stock Trading Breakout Buying System.
Grab it now because the DVD is selling at a special launch discount price that will end soon.
Now last year we saw historically low VIX readings, which has been a big topic of discussion.
I did this video for you talking about the VIX and what it means for the markets this year.
Stock traders have had two challenges thanks to this low volatility that brings with...
Investing and Trading When the VIX is So Low - Mike Swanson (01/05/2018)
On Monday I announced the sale of my brand new DVD: The Stock Trading Breakout Buying System.
Grab it now because the DVD is selling at a special launch discount price that will end soon.
Now last year we saw historically low VIX readings, which has been a big topic of discussion.
I did this video for you talking about the VIX and what it means for the markets this year.
Stock traders have had two challenges thanks to this low volatility that brings with...
January 4, 2018
Treasury Curve 'Completely Flat' by 4Q, Says Sheets - Bloomberg (01/04/2018)
Andrew Sheets, chief cross-asset strategist at Morgan Stanley and Caroline Simmons, deputy-head of U.K. investment office at UBS Wealth Management, discuss central banks and the U.S. treasury curve. They speak with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Koreans Agree To Talk To Koreans...Nikki Haley Furious! - Ron Paul Institute (01/04/2018)
In the last several days, North and South Korea have agreed to hold high-level talks, to re-establish a direct communication link, and to participate in the coming winter Olympic games. Taken together it appears a significant step toward reducing tensions on the peninsula and reducing the risk of catastrophic war. You would think the US would be pleased at the developments and hopeful that diplomacy might take over from saber-rattling. But you would be wrong....
Roger Stone Talks Trump/Bannon Feud - Alex Jones (01/04/2018)
Alex Jones is excited about the prospect of Bannon melting down so he can take his place as the leader of the American far-right movement.
