Market Trends & Outlook

Historical Market Patterns Show No Indication A Bear Market Is Imminent

We are currently in the second longest bull market in history. In just a few short months, it is set to become the longest, even...

What story line or events could shape what the markets do for the balance of the year?

Rising interest rates in the U.S. have been a key driver behind the turmoil in the emerging markets.   While there will likely be additional upward bias for interest rates in the U.S., we believe rate hikes may not be as aggressive as feared by some on Wall Street. 

What story line or events could shape what the markets do for the balance of the year?

Rising interest rates in the U.S. have been a key driver behind the turmoil in the emerging markets.   While there will likely be additional upward bias for interest rates in the U.S., we believe rate hikes may not be as aggressive as feared by some on Wall Street. 

Is Corn Ready to Pop?

Corn has fallen almost 10% in the past 10 trading days. Price finally touched a support line earlier today down at 373.50 before gaining...

Is Corn Ready to Pop?

Corn has fallen almost 10% in the past 10 trading days. Price finally touched a support line earlier today down at 373.50 before gaining...

The Crude Chart is Looking Familiar

Oil has taken investors on quite the ride lately…especially if they were long.  Since its high of $72.90 only nine trading days ago, crude...

The Crude Chart is Looking Familiar

Oil has taken investors on quite the ride lately…especially if they were long.  Since its high of $72.90 only nine trading days ago, crude...

Corn Technicals are Looking Interesting

See notes in chart. The post Corn Technicals are Looking Interesting appeared first on Catalyst Hedged Commodity Strategy Fund Blog.

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