CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of July 7, 2020. 10-year note: Currently net long 43.2k, up 12.2k. The 10-year Treasury yield is clinging on to support.  It shed four basis points this week to close at 0.63 percent; … Continued

Russell 2000 Joins S&P 500 And Nasdaq 100 In Retracing Fib Golden Ratio – Sideways To Down Path Of Least Resistance

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The S&P 500 as well as the Nasdaq 100 stalled at 61.8 percent Fibonacci retracement of their February-March decline, before rallying past the golden ratio.  The Russell 2000 achieved that feat last week and immediately came under pressure.  If it … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of May 19, 2020. 10-year note: Currently net short 93.1k, down 58.4k. This data is a little outdated, but foreigners were big sellers of Treasury securities in March.  On a net basis, they … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of April 21, 2020. 10-year note: Currently net short 34.1k, down 36.7k. The FOMC meets next week.  A two-day meeting begins Tuesday.  This comes after March’s hectic schedule which included two unscheduled meetings.  … Continued

After Big 1-Month Rally, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Lose Rising Trend Line From Mar 23rd Low

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Major equity indices hit the wall this week, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq losing a rising trend line from the March 23rd low.  They rallied massively off of that low, and odds favor continued unwinding of daily … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of December 3, 2019. 10-year note: Currently net short 221.9k, up 76.2k. Next week, the FOMC meets.  It is this year’s eighth and last meeting.  Markets do not expect the Fed to move.  … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of November 5, 2019. 10-year note: Currently net short 231.5k, up 115.4k. The 10-year Treasury yield (1.93 percent) bottomed on September 3 at 1.43 percent.  Since then, rates have formed higher lows, followed … Continued

Bulls Unable To Break Past 3020s On S&P 500, Breakout Retest At 2940s Likely Near Term

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The bull market is more than a decade old.  Several metrics are at/near record territory.  The energizer bunny keeps marching on.  In recent sessions, bulls have faced difficulty taking out 3020s and may need to defend breakout retest at 2940s. … Continued