Market Trends & Outlook

Managing Volatile Periods through an Active Trading Approach

Investors should expect to see continued bouts of volatility across equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies. Don’t be afraid of the VOL, embrace it by implementing some strategies that love operating in a higher VOL regime.

Exxon Buys More Of What The World Wants

Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their 2023 International Energy Outlook. It came out on Wednesday, the same day that Exxon Mobil (XOM) confirmed their acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), and they’re linked in more ways than simply their announcement date.

Exxon Buys More Of What The World Wants

Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their 2023 International Energy Outlook. It came out on Wednesday, the same day that Exxon Mobil (XOM) confirmed their acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), and they’re linked in more ways than simply their announcement date.

Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay Discusses Market Uncertainty and What to Watch This Week

"Don't follow the headlines...follow the trendlines, follow the chart lines, and they're going to tell you everything we need to know," says Joe Tigay of Equity Armor, who provides his insights on how investors should follow the markets in the wake of recent current events.

Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay Discusses Market Uncertainty and What to Watch This Week

"Don't follow the headlines...follow the trendlines, follow the chart lines, and they're going to tell you everything we need to know," says Joe Tigay of Equity Armor, who provides his insights on how investors should follow the markets in the wake of recent current events.

Look Out Below: September 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

A stubbornly hot economy drove a large upward move in interest rates that took a bite out of the securities markets in September.

“Soft Landing” Hope By The Fed Is Likely Optimistic

The Fed’s “soft landing” hopes are likely overly optimistic. Such was the context of the recent #BullBearReport, which discussed the long record of the Fed’s economic growth projections.

Navigating Market Trends: Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook

As we bid farewell to the third quarter of 2023, it’s time to reflect on the market’s performance and prepare for what lies ahead in the final stretch of the year.

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