The prevailing narrative is that growth has slowed in China amid the escalation in tariffs while the US economy and stock market have been relatively unscathed by the trade dispute. The simplest way to measure the winner and loser of the current trade war is by comparing the performance of each nation’s stock market. Interestingly, […]
China Showing Strength
China’s economy has been under the microscope for a while at this point, as it becomes more and more of a global player among trade and capital flow. While still not considered a “developed” economy, due to GDP per capita levels, it is still a very important region to watch. Of course, we are entering […]
The Three Charts John Roque is Watching
Legendary technician, John Roque made a rare appearance on Bloomberg TV yesterday with host Abigail Doolittle.Β They discussed interest rates, and why he thinks Chinese stocks will outperform the US. He presents three charts; the Shanghai Composite, the 30-year Treasury bond and the S&P 500, offering some specific things to be mindful of with each. Here’s […]
Andrew Thrasher’s “Most Important Charts”
Earlier today, Andrew Thrasher put out a great piece on what he believes are the most important charts to be monitoring in the current market environment. The thing I love most about Andrew’s charts? The simplicity. These charts (and his thoughts on each) are very straightforward. One of the more growth-oriented aspects of the market […]
Technical Analysts Remain Bullish
While the headlines remain scary to some, those who view the markets through technical analysis continue to see many positive developments for stocks. Scott Redler, a partner with T3Live.com, believes that with the S&P 500 closing above it’s 200-day Moving Average, this has now opened the door for the index to reach the 2800 level. […]