CPI rose 0.2% MoM in September, half the August rate. It rose 1.4% YoY, slightly higher than September’s 1.3%. Without the outsized gains in used cars and the minor gains in energy (conflicting with the official EIA data), MoM CPI would likely have been negative. This is hardly supportive of the reflation narrative driving equity … continue reading →
Despite the number of US coronavirus cases nearing 8 million and deaths approaching 220,000, the algos continue to focus on their daily dose of collapsing VIX. It’s enough to make one wonder whether central bankers have found a cure for a market correction. continued for members… … continue reading →
VIX’s beatdown continues to nudge algos higher, finally dropping through its Sep 16 lows. continued for members… … continue reading →
More gimmicks, higher highs. It’s getting to be an old story. But, as long as voters and algos don’t know or care, it will continue. Futures were in danger of giving up Tuesday’s 3421.75 highs when VIX suddenly collapsed by 7% in a matter of seconds.When that didn’t immediately result in a sufficient boost, it … continue reading →
If you don’t like the headlines, just wait. Sure enough, someone in the White House noticed the market wasn’t so keen on breaking off stimulus talks, and Trump followed up with a great big JK before the overnight session continued the carnage of the last hour of trading. The breakout which became a breakdown is, … continue reading →
The trade deal: the gift that keeps on giving. The August trade deficit came in at $67.1 billion, the largest since 2006 – partly a reflection of the pandemic but exacerbated by a 9.3% collapse in the value of the DXY since its March highs. At the same time, oil and gas prices have spiked … continue reading →
It’s not Trump, it’s the algos. While the mainstream media focuses on rumors regarding Trump’s return to office, the algos are zeroed in on VIX’s latest failure push above its 200-DMA.This is a kitchen sink moment. Oil and gas are pitching in, with 4.5% and 5.5% pops respectively in the pre-market. And, even USDJPY is … continue reading →
This morning’s news that Trump had contracted COVID-19 brought a rash of messages from many friends with whom I had shared my tin foil hat political theories over the past year. I posted my favorite theory on this site almost four months ago. From the June 17 post: Given that Trump’s poll numbers are slumping, … continue reading →
Futures ramped higher overnight, continuing to dance to the tune of VIX’s smackdown and ongoing rumors of a fiscal stimulus deal… …and ignoring troubling pandemic facts. But, we’re finally into October and Q4. And, as we discussed yesterday, things are about to get very interesting. continued for members… … continue reading →
If our charts are to be believed, we are on the cusp of a significant move in currency pairs and the bond yields. 10Y yields plunged back in March, then began rebounding via a long, drawn-out flag pattern that broke down in late June. Since then, it has been tracing out an equally long, drawn-out … continue reading →