Market Trends & Outlook

Stocks Will Trump Tariffs

A couple of months ago we noted in Blinded By The Bonds the paltry yields available on long term debt. Since the 2008 financial...

Stocks Will Trump Tariffs

A couple of months ago we noted in Blinded By The Bonds the paltry yields available on long term debt. Since the 2008 financial...

Will Gold’s Volatility Return This Summer?

Except for January, gold volatility has been almost non-existent in 2019. Price action has been active, with an $80 price range this year (6% high to low). It’s easy to forgo looking at gold when equities have been so active, but the charts are starting to show some interesting set-ups.

Corn Prices Sink Further After USDA Report

More bearish news for corn today as the USDA released its Crop Production report.  Ending and world stocks reported much higher numbers than estimates...

Corn Prices Sink Further After USDA Report

More bearish news for corn today as the USDA released its Crop Production report.  Ending and world stocks reported much higher numbers than estimates...

Pipeline Earnings Good; Investors Skeptical

We’re in the middle of earnings season, and last week several companies provided 1Q reports. The energy sector continues to struggle to excite investors....

The Coming Pipeline Cash Gusher

Pipeline company earnings are being scrutinized for capital investment plans.  The energy sector’s pursuit of growth has been well covered. Investors would prefer less...

How Math and Popping Corn (Futures) Relate

Ingredients:  Short corn futures & average daily contracts traded Funds are short corn futures in a record amount according to the Commitment of Traders report...

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