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

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of May 5, 2020. 10-year note: Currently net short 142.3k, up 92.8k. On March 9th intraday, the 10-year Treasury yield made an all-time low of 0.4 percent.  On February 6th, yields tagged 1.67 … Continued

Fundamental Issues Aside, Russel 2000 Breaks Out – As Long As Price Stays Above 1250s, Bulls Deserve Benefit Of Doubt

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On Monday, the Russell 2000 busted through 1250s.  This has been an important price point going back five years.  Despite lofty earnings expectations for both this year and next, this week’s action is a thumbs-up from markets.  As long as … Continued

As Top Five Get Ready To Report This Week, Cap-Weighted Indices At Crucial Juncture

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The top five stocks report this week.  They have rallied massively since March lows.  Investor reaction to their earnings will determine if major cap-weighted indices continue their five-week upward momentum or hit the wall. This week, the big five report.  … 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 April 14, 2020. 10-year note: Currently net short 70.8k, up 9.8k. The Fed is on a mission to provide a backstop to a whole host of assets.  Here is its report card … Continued

Despite Massive Rally In Stocks, Risk-On MIA – Be It Through Lens Of Copper Vs Gold, Small-Caps Vs Large-Caps Or Offensives Vs Defensives

In less than a month, major U.S. stock indices have witnessed phenomenal rallies.  This would be a lot healthier if risk-on metrics rallied right along. U.S. stocks have rallied massively off of last month’s lows.  From the March 23rd bottom … Continued

Major U.S. Equity Indices Have Rallied To Important Resistance – Bears Likely Get Active

Unless a coronavirus vaccine is miraculously developed at record time, a V-shaped recovery in the economy is not probable.  Yet, stocks seem to be anticipating one.  The Fed is flooding the system with liquidity.  Stocks have rallied massively off of … Continued

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

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of April 7, 2020. 10-year note: Currently net short 61k, up 8k. The Fed continues to spread its policy tentacles.  During the financial crisis of 2007-2008, it began to aggressively purchase Treasury securities … Continued