Amid interesting developments relating to a couple of dividend metrics, the S&P 500 quickly shed 5.3 percent from high to low this month and is just underneath crucial support-turned resistance. The S&P 500 quickly shed 5.3 percent in 12 sessions, … Continued
Major US equity indices declined for the second week in a row. The S&P 500 breached the 50-day last week, albeit slightly. Interestingly, both VIX and small-caps diverged. This is taking place at a time when the FOMC is meeting … Continued
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of September 14, 2021. 10-year note: Currently net long 129.4k, up 128.6k. The FOMC meets next week. This will be the 6th scheduled meeting this year, and two more remain – one in … Continued
After dropping by a decent amount last week, major US equity indices are headed for a test of nearby support, which in the case of the S&P 500 is merely 0.8 percent away. Over the past 16 months, bulls’ mettle … Continued
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of September 7, 2021. 10-year note: Currently net long 780, up 30.6k. Once again on Tuesday, the 10-year treasury yield faced stiff resistance at just under 1.4 percent; the session high 1.39 percent … Continued
Last week, the VIX index and the S&P 500 moved together – a rare occurrence. At least near term, the former seems to be itching to move up and the latter down. Medium- to long-term, how tapering evolves, and its … Continued
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of August 31, 2021. 10-year note: Currently net short 29.8k, up 143.1k. Twice in August, the 10-year treasury yield retreated after ticking 1.38 percent. This was just before testing broken-support-turned-resistance at low-1.40s. Back … Continued
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of August 24, 2021. 10-year note: Currently net long 113.3k, down 31.9k. It turned out to be quite an anticlimax – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s virtual speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, … Continued
Major US equity indices were down last week, but recovered from the lows, as dips were bought at important support. Jerome Powell’s Friday speech at Jackson Hole this week is important in that a possible announcement of tapering of bond … Continued
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of August 17, 2021. 10-year note: Currently net long 145.2k, up 36.4k. Next week is the annual Jackson Hole symposium, where Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair, will speak on “the economic outlook.” It … Continued