Tag: S&P 500
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![Jerome Powell signals higher rates may be needed]()
Jerome Powell signals higher rates may be needed
When Nvidia blew out earnings, many saw it as a catalyst to see stock markets break out higher. However, certain technical patterns and levels I have been highlighting in my Market Moment articles told my readers and I that the downtrend was not over. This, I believe, is the power of technical analysis. But fundamental…
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![World stock markets tumble as bond yields rise]()
World stock markets tumble as bond yields rise
Global equity markets are selling off hard this morning as the probability of more rate hikes increase. The real action is in the bond markets as yields are rising. The US 2 year yield actually broke out into new recent highs taking out the March 2023 peak. The 10 year yield is also breaking out…
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![Stock markets approach key resistance. Is a new downtrend about to begin?]()
Stock markets approach key resistance. Is a new downtrend about to begin?
What a month it has been for US stock markets. US markets have been in hard rally mode since June 1st 2023, with the Nasdaq seeing its rally begin on May 24th 2023. A few other markets in the world are joining in on the party. Japan’s Nikkei continues to break decades long records largely…
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![Does this weeks earnings point to a recession?]()
Does this weeks earnings point to a recession?
The US stock markets continue their chop fest and range as the rally to start 2023 is set to be tested by first quarter earnings. Investors have been expecting earnings to be somewhat mixed or tepid as higher interest rates begin showing their impact on the real economy and resulting in an economic slowdown or…
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![The Fed raises rates by 75 basis points for the second consecutive time. What does this mean for stock markets?]()
The Fed raises rates by 75 basis points for the second consecutive time. What does this mean for stock markets?
In one word: bullish. The stock markets are loving the hawkish Fed. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points for the second consecutive time. The stock markets largely had this rate hike priced in. Fed futures had a near 100% probability of a 75 basis point hike and the Fed tends…
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![Have US stock markets established their bear market lows?]()
Have US stock markets established their bear market lows?
Have US stock markets bottomed? From a technical analysis perspective: yes, there is a very good chance they have. From a fundamental perspective: it gets complicated. If we consider fundamentals, there is a lot which can weigh in on markets. Some things to consider are: Earnings, China, Russia, Inflation, Interest Rates, Supply Chain Issues, European…
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![Stock markets are scary, but this market truly is frightening!]()
Stock markets are scary, but this market truly is frightening!
Stock markets are looking scary, but the debt markets are truly worrying. Before we get to the instability in debt, and what that means, let’s breakdown what is affecting markets. Not a surprise that inflation numbers came out higher than expected. Peak inflation narrative is quickly becoming the new transitory inflation. You will hear this…
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![Falcon Gold (FG.V) buys a Newfoundland gold project as CEO Karim Rayani backs his own company in the most meaningful way possible]()
Falcon Gold (FG.V) buys a Newfoundland gold project as CEO Karim Rayani backs his own company in the most meaningful way possible
On July 13, 2021 Falcon Gold (FG.V) announced that it has acquired a significant land position within the Hope Brook Area, Newfoundland. Falcon Gold has de-risked itself significantly by acquiring and developing multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions. That is a double-edged sword – as the messaging for the company can become fractured. “The company’s flagship…
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![Falcon Gold (FG.V) buys the Gaspard Gold Claims in British Columbia as gold price spikes USD $37/ounce]()
Falcon Gold (FG.V) buys the Gaspard Gold Claims in British Columbia as gold price spikes USD $37/ounce
On March 9, 2021 Falcon Gold (FG.V) announced that the TSX Venture Exchange has approved the purchase of the Gaspard Gold Claims located in central BC. The Gaspard Property comprises 3 mineral claims, covering 3,955 hectares in the Clinton Mining District of central British Columbia. That’s about 10 X bigger than Stanley park. The Property…
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![Falcon Gold (FG.V) releases strong results from 2nd drill hole in Ontario]()
Falcon Gold (FG.V) releases strong results from 2nd drill hole in Ontario
Today, a tiny ($15 million market cap) gold company, Falcon Gold (FG.V), released strong results from its 2nd drill hole in Central Canada Gold Mine project in Ontario.
