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“Chao gu” is the Chinese term for speculating in stocks. Roughly translated, it means “stir-frying” shares. Lately, though, for millions of Chinese investors, it means getting fried. Enter the “nerve-shredding,” “whiplash-inducing,” rollercoaster “tantrum” of China’s stock market. After soaring to 7-year highs on June 12, both the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen stock indexes collapsed in… Read more Volatility in Chinese Stock Market |
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Consumers Are Now Savers
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The real reason consumers aren’t spending is not a matter of monetary policy; it’s a matter of psychology. On June 2, the postman rang once — and, boy, did he ring. That day, the Wall Street Journal published a strongly worded letter titled, “Grand Central: A Letter to Stingy American Consumers,” which included these notable… Read more Consumers Are Now Savers |
Deflation Nightmare in Europe
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Elliott Wave International’s European markets expert Brian Whitmer often cautions his subscribers to beware of the pitfalls that will accompany the developing deflation in Europe. On May 20-27, Brian is hosting a free 5-video event at elliottwave.com: Investing in Europe: 5 Critical Insights. “Europe seems to be leading the way on important global trends, so… Read more Deflation Nightmare in Europe |
IRS Seizes All Money from Country Store
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Another shot fired in the “War on Cash” Learn how your hard-earned money may be in jeopardy. Read War on Cash Follow this link to download your free report » Lyndon McLellan owns the L&M Convenience Mart in rural North Carolina. A few months ago, the Internal Revenue Service went to McLellan’s bank and seized… Read more IRS Seizes All Money from Country Store |
The New Nasdaq Bubble
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Most tech stocks lead by Silicon Valley companies had a great run after the 2009 bottom. Nasdaq once again reached above 5000. The Silicon Valley traffic is unbearable, the rents for tech workers are unpayable, housing in the valley challenges prior heights, or already above. Yet the stock market pundits make us believe stock have… Read more The New Nasdaq Bubble |
A Growing Economy is NOT Always Bullish for Stocks
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A good economy is not necessarily bullish for the stock market! Learn how you can get our FREE, 53-page State of the Global Markets report now >> On Friday (Feb. 27), the 4th quarter U.S. GDP was revised downward to 2.2% from the original 2.6%. “U.S. stock markets shrugged off the revision,” wrote Fox Business.… Read more A Growing Economy is NOT Always Bullish for Stocks |
New Perspectives on Gold, Euro & Crude Oil
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Experienced traders say that sometimes, just 2 or 3 good trades make their entire year. True: If you get in early and ride the trend for a few weeks or months, that may be all you need. That’s why having a perspective on the markets is so important. That’s also why, our friends at Elliott… Read more New Perspectives on Gold, Euro & Crude Oil |
What is Next for Crude Oil?
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Crashing oil is all over the news. Mainstream media tells us why the oil fell. And we keep hearing that it will continue to fall. But back in June all we heard was why the oil was destined for new highs. Why is the new so useless? Because 99% of oil forecasts out there are… Read more What is Next for Crude Oil? |
What is Scarier Than Deflation?
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As early as 2011, our analysis warned that Europe’s deflation was coming — here’s why For the economies of Europe, the past few months have felt like one long ice-bucket challenge that never ends: A perpetual state of shock induced by the bone-chilling fact thatdeflation “…has become a reality in many European countries.” (Oct. 24,… Read more What is Scarier Than Deflation? |
Why Did the Stock Market Go Down?
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When the market goes up, or when it goes down, the mainstream media often explains via events or earnings. But very often, the morning headline gets stale by the afternoon on the same day. In the morning it goes something like: XYZ earnings disappoint investors, stocks are crashing! Then by the afternoon they have to… Read more Why Did the Stock Market Go Down? |