S&P 500 Breaks Out, Russell 2000 On Verge Of One, And Laggard Nasdaq 100 Has Work To Do
Broader large-caps broke out to a new high last week responding to a dismal July jobs report and lower oil prices, even as small-caps seem poised for a breakout. But the tech-heavy Nasdaq... READ MORE
CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of August 4, 2026. 10-year note: Currently net short 979.2k, up 103.1k. Newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh must be heaving a sigh of relief.... READ MORE
As 2Q26 Earnings Reporting Season Winds Down, Catalysts-Hungry Traders Likely To Increasingly Look Toward Inflation Data For Clues
With more than three-fifths of S&P 500 companies having reported June-quarter results, investor attention is likely to gradually shift elsewhere looking for catalysts. This void likely gets filled by the Fed and the... READ MORE
CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of July 28, 2026. 10-year note: Currently net short 876.1k, down 3.6k. Markets are having a tough time adjusting to a new Federal Reserve chair. As... READ MORE
S&P 500, Russell 2000, Nasdaq 100 Clinging To Potentially Important Support, Bears Salivating
The three major equity indices are all down from their recent all-time highs and closed last week right on – or in slight breach of – potentially important support. A decisive breakdown will... READ MORE
CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of July 21, 2026. 10-year note: Currently net short 879.7k, up 48k. The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meets next week (28-29), and this will be... READ MORE
Major Equity Indices Showing Subtle Signs Of Distribution/Indecision After Massive Rally, Even As Index Shorts Reach Record Level
Going back several weeks, even months, equity bears have had their chances, but to no avail. But they are staying put with their bearish bias. In fact, they are increasingly getting more aggressive.... READ MORE
CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of July 14, 2026. 10-year note: Currently net short 831.7k, up 17.4k. The FOMC meets in 10 days (July 28-29), and the ground may be shifting... READ MORE