December 2015

US Stocks “Santa Rally”, But No Volume

For the past week US stocks have seen a clear and powerful bounce off support – a nice “Santa rally”. As we are in the… Read More »US Stocks “Santa Rally”, But No Volume

Stock Valuation = 1929 and 1999

Corporate earnings are in a recession –  did stocks miss the memo? Either stocks know something we don’t and are expecting the global economy to suddenly pick up… Read More »Stock Valuation = 1929 and 1999

German Stocks – Santa’s Sleigh Hits Turbulence

The DAX has seen a mini Santa rally in the run up to Christmas, however it has come to rest at an area of resistance.… Read More »German Stocks – Santa’s Sleigh Hits Turbulence

Another Commodity Index Breaks

As highlighted in an earlier post commodities have fallen to or below the 2008/2009 Great Recession lows. The decline has been one of the longest in… Read More »Another Commodity Index Breaks

Global Stocks Topping Out?

Many markets around the world have been rolling over in 2015. There are a couple of indices that can give a general snapshot of global… Read More »Global Stocks Topping Out?

Oil Plummets and Weakness Will Persist

The overall trend for oil is and remains down. The only positive we can expect is a mild bounce. The trend indicators have been negative… Read More »Oil Plummets and Weakness Will Persist

US S&P500 Drops Post Fed Rate Hike

So much for a “Santa rally”. It appears a deteriorating economy and the Fed rate hike is finally hitting home with stock investors. It will… Read More »US S&P500 Drops Post Fed Rate Hike

Money Continues to Flow From Stocks to Bonds

Since the summer of this year money has started flowing more into bonds than stocks. This can be viewed a defensive move with investors becoming… Read More »Money Continues to Flow From Stocks to Bonds

Energy Sector Slumps – Tests Summer Lows

Energy and commodities are in pain The energy sector, and commodities, continue to tumble and drag down the stock market. Here’s the latest chart: Head and shoulder… Read More »Energy Sector Slumps – Tests Summer Lows

German equities rally – Santa’s here! But, for how long?

  Santa Rally Yesterday’s price action was very strong with the DAX up nearly 3 and a half percent by mid-day. To put that in… Read More »German equities rally – Santa’s here! But, for how long?