Issues
Is the Line in the Sand for Yields about to be Crossed?
There's a tug-of-war in the 10-year Treasury yield. If the 2.5% line in the sand gets crossed, stocks may stocks trade higher. But at 3%, we might see a very different result! …
Money Tsunami driving bull market to new Highs. What’s Next?
If you want to protect your wealth from financial woes, there's no safer place than the U.S., which has kept America's bull market running for 8.5 years. …
Take the Other Side of these Crowded Trades
Many traders are betting the Fed won’t raise rates and that it won’t unwind its bloated balance sheet. Mike Burnick prefers to buck the common wisdom on the Street. …
Brace Yourself for the Dreaded Debt Ceiling Debate
One of the longest-running dramas on Capitol Hill is about to play out again. I’m talking about the dreaded debt-ceiling debate. Buckle up, because this time it should be a doozy. …
Frustrated Gold Bulls: Expect Higher Prices Ahead!
Hope for frustrated gold bulls: Our E-Wave charts say gold should put in a bottom by late 2017. It should even enjoy a sizeable rally into 2018. Expect higher gold prices ahead! …
Gentlemen Prefer Bonds … Even in China
Chinese stocks and bonds have always been underrepresented on global indexes given the country’s size. Now steps are being taken to solve the problem. …
Expect Higher Oil Prices Ahead, Here’s Why!
We’re finally beginning to see some fundamental and seasonal catalysts that should propel oil prices and energy stocks higher in the months ahead. …
Meet the New Debt Bust … Same as the Old Debt Bust!
Meet the new debt bust. But this decade, there's $26 billion in subprime auto-loan bonds at stake. And several lenders are poised to go belly-up. Just the same as the old debt bust. …
Soaring Debt Clobbers Future Growth
Unfortunately, racking up more debt has become commonplace in our current culture. For instance, over the last 10-years U.S. debt increased 124%, or 8.4%, per year. And last month, that figure stood at $19.846 trillion …
Long Hot Summer: Volatility Spikes Right on Cue
Last week, I warned you that the “days of low volatility are numbered, and I expect stocks to melt down†this summer. As if on cue, the CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX) spiked over 50% higher. Here’s what to expect next… …
Rosy Glasses Still in Style on Wall Street
Ignore the happy chat from Wall Street. There are too many signs that the stock markets are headed for bad times. For a start, Listen to the folks on Main Street. …
Gold Setting the Stage for a Year-End Rally?
The near-term correction in gold, although frustrating to many readers, is setting up the market for a sizable year-end rally. One that our E-Wave cycle model expects to continue straight into early 2018. …
Place Your Bets … On the Worst-performing Precious Metal of 2017!
Industrial metals like copper, iron ore, and steel are poised for major gains ahead. But keep in mind that they're not all created equal. In other words, some metals will perform much better than others. …
Pain Train Stops in Illinois
Facing a financial crisis, Illinois' bonds get downgraded to nearly "junk" status. Even if you don't live in Illinois, this crisis affects you. …
The Real Infrastructure Story
The real infrastructure story that is about to boost metals prices in a big way is going on halfway around the world … in China. Here’s what’s going on and which metals stand to benefit the most from it … …
Why China’s Debt Downgrade is a Tempest in a Teacup
Who cares if Moody’s downgraded China’s debt rating? Not investors in the Red Dragon. Here are three reasons why. …
Brazil: New President, New Corruption Scandal
Emerging markets have soared in 2017. But with a corruption scandal rocking Brazil's markets, you can limit individual-country risk by buying an ETF like EEM. …
Why China Will Trigger Our Next Stock Market Selloff
Plummeting credit growth in China could be the catalyst that triggers a sharp correction in a stock-market rally that’s running on fumes. What should you do? …
Can Emmanuel Macron Make France Great Again?
In France's presidential elections, the centrist soundly defeated the right-wing anti-EU contender. But the EU still faces many threats to its existence. …
Can President Trump make the U.S. economy great again?
After 100 days in office, President Donald Trump still hasn’t put a dent in his agenda to reform healthcare, taxes and immigration. So, what are the chances that he’ll succeed at reviving America’s economy? …
New Trump Trade Target: Oh, Canada!
President Donald Trump has started an economic shoving match with Canada, the biggest market for American goods. Can this end well? …
Don’t Buy the Hype about Higher Oil Prices
Suddenly, everybody and his brother is bullish on black gold again. But don’t believe the hype. Here’s why… …
The Key To Knowing When To Buy and Sell
Armed with the proper tools, investors can more easily identify key market turning points ahead of time, and potential reversals from the primary trend. …
Are Rising Rates Bad for Stocks? Not According to History
Don’t listen to myths in the financial media about higher rates hurting stocks, it’s simply untrue. …
Cycles Exist Everywhere: Where Are We Now?
To every thing there is time and a season. So you had better know the right investment strategy for different times and seasons. …
Timing the Next Big Move in Gold
Larry Edelson warned that many investors could miss the next explosive move in gold and silver, because they aren’t paying enough attention to the lessons of history. …
One of the Most Effective Trading Tools for Investors
Larry Edelson worked tirelessly to perfect his models and generously passed on his life’s work so future generations of investors would continue receiving his real-time guidance and forecasts. …
The War on Cash Creates the Next Buying Opportunity in Gold
As global governments marginalize paper currencies in a misguided quest to go cashless, the more demand there will be for the ultimate hard currency, gold. …
Why the Cycle Is Turning Up for Emerging Markets
Larry Edelson once told me that markets aren’t just about the numbers, it’s about the people … it’s all about people. …
Are Stocks Repeating the Blow-Off Top of 1987?
The stock market is definitely overbought, but history indicates that the momentum could still push it higher before we're hit by a major correction. …
Why Emerging Markets Are Booming Again!
Don’t look now, but emerging markets are beating the pants off U.S. stocks again this year. The good news… …
Bull Market Has Horns But Not Legs
The bull market can't survive on nothing but horns. It needs solid legs to truly carry it to new heights. …
Trade War Scoreboard: China 1 – USA 0
If trashing the Trans-Pacific Partnership s indeed the opening salvo in a new trade war, it looks like the first shot from the U.S. backfired. …
The Bulls Are Back … Just in Time for a Correction!
The Trump Trade appears to be fizzling out, ironically, just as incoming-President Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office! …
Asian Markets Offer a Bullish Combination of Growth and Value
Emerging markets in Asia offer stock investors some of the best growth prospects with big profit potential. …
For the Biggest Gains, Think Outside the Box, and Invest Outside U.S. Markets
Many individual investors are missing out on sizeable gains in overseas markets. Consider this ... …
Gold Glitters Again in 2017
Like 2016, Volatility will define 2017, says Mike Burnick. If you're looking for winners, consider commodities and gold. …
These Dogs Can Hunt!
It has been a volatile, difficult year for most stock market investors. But one time-honored investment strategy absolutely smoked the indexes in 2016 ... …
Great Expectations for 2017
Can the rocket-ride last for stocks? That depends on two things, not bulls and bears, but prices and earnings. …
The Fed Forecasts Higher Interest Rates: Don’t Bet On It!
Yesterday's Federal Reserve policy meeting triggered some volatile swings in markets. …
All Aboard the Trump Express!
The Trump rally has caused some investors to get left behind by the sudden surge in stocks. Will the surge continue? …
How to Profit like Clockwork by Removing the Guesswork
While leverage can be a double-edged sword, when applied properly based on calendar events, it’s a powerful tool… …
This Market is Red-Hot … Are You Profiting from It?
If you’re not trading forex today you are missing out on some big profit potential in the world’s hottest market right now. …
Is the Mother-of-all-Bubbles (Finally) Bursting?
Well, 2016 may go down in the financial history books as a real game-changing year: The end of the great bull-market bubble in bonds. …
Is now the time to bail out of stocks or sit tight?
Lots of folks are worried that their luck's about to run out in this long-running bull market. What about you? …
A Tidal Wave of Money is Moving into This Investment
Follow the money gushing out of equity mutual funds and into investments that cost less and deliver more. …
A Glimmer of Hope Amid Earnings Gloom?
Don't hit the panic button as pundits prattle on about the S&P 500 "earnings slump" - wait for the facts about company earnings before you make any moves. …
When Politics and Markets Don’t Mix
No matter who wins the White House, the markets always suffer from uncertainty whenever Americans elect a president. …
The Fed has Spoken, but Markets Say Something Else
The Fed continues to pretend that it can influence the markets - but it can't fool old financial pros who know better. …
The Calm Before the Stock Market Storm
September's the worst month for stocks, and this September's even worse because volatility has turned the markets into whiplashing roller-coasters. …
Why this “Distrusted” Bull Market May be Due for a Pause
Mike Burnick usually bucks the pessimists, but even the avowed contrarian feels uneasy about the "distrusted" bull market …
Will the Earnings Recession Ever End?
There's a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel in the earnings recession for S&P 500 companies …
Is this Bull Market Nearly Over, Or Just Getting Started?
The S&P 500's bull market is getting a little long in the tooth but that doesn't mean it's getting ready to expire. …
This Is Why Beating the Stock Market Is All Relative
Investing is relative, so always keep an eye on how sectors and asset classes perform in comparison with the benchmark …
The Only Sector to Score an Earnings-Season Trifecta!
One sector is scoring an earnings-season trifecta ... …
Is the Next Correction a Buying Opportunity?
Here's the path stocks are likely to take based on previous ultra-buy signals... …
Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun … and Falling Yields!
What monetary policy tricks will the BOJ have up its sleeves tomorrow? …
Junk Bonds Are Hot, But Is the Tide Turning?
Junk bonds have been hot - but is the tide about to turn? …
Stock Market Triggers an Ultra-Buy Signal!
Is this an ultra-buy signal for the stock market? Mike Burnick takes a look. …
Profits are Getting “Less Bad” and that’s Bullish
Corporate profits are getting to be "less bad." Is that a bullish sign for markets? …
These Markets Emerge as Brexit Winners!
In a shocking reversal of fortune, emerging markets have become "safe havens" from the volatile and debt-ridden economies in the developed world. …
A Sad State of EU Affairs
The European Union faces a rocky future whether or not Great Britain's citizens vote to "Remain" or "Leave." …
Will New Highs Bring Clear Skies for Stocks?
the S&P 500 closes in on new 52-week high, investment expert Mike Burnick offers high hopes for a major rally. …
Make Easy Money Front-Running the ECB
You can make out like a bandit with the right investments thanks to the European Central Bank's irresponsible monetary policies. …
Commodities Cruise as Gold Corrects: A Buying Opportunity Ahead?
Is the buying opportunity of a lifetime nearing for gold and silver stocks? Mike Burnick takes a look. …
The Bond King Goes Short
Bonds are such a bad bet that "the bond king" Bill Gross won't touch them - except with a short-sell. …
Fed Throws Markets a Curveball
The Fed caught markets by surprise. Here's why ... …
Buying the Emerging Dip
Emerging markets have been falling fast. Should you run away? Maybe not. …
The Madness of Market Crowds
Market Madness: When the unpopular stocks are popular and the popular ones ... are not. …
The Doubt-Fueled Rally
Here's what we can thank for this miraculous reversal of fortune in the stock market ... …
How to Find the Best Quality Stocks — and Avoid the Worst
Aside from sector trends, keep close tabs on which investment styles are performing best. …
The Great Profit Plunge: Sectors Best-Positioned for a Rebound
S&P 500 profits will take another deep dive during the first quarter. But there are still sectors worth investing in. Mike Burnick explains. …
The First Shall Be Last
A look at the winners and losers after the first quarter of trading in global markets. …
Stocks Go From a Selling Squall to a Buying Binge
The market has rebounded recently -- don't get too complacent. Mike Burnick explains. …
The Looming ‘Dot Plot’ Disconnect
Stocks have enjoyed a spirited rally in recent weeks fueled by diminishing credit market stress and economic data that’s been getting “less bad,” as I pointed out last week. The S&P 500 …
Green Shoots and Dark Clouds
Stocks have staged an impressive rebound rally over the past three weeks, with the S&P 500 Index rising 9.2% from February’s low, but still down 3.2% year-to-date. The upside move has been …
Following the Money: Out of Global Stocks
Stagnant economies, sagging corporate profits, plunging consumer confidence; there are plenty of reasons why stock prices are under pressure. But the biggest fundamental reason behind the global stock market decline is simple: …
Bear Refuge: This Sector Enjoys a Private Bull Market
It’s official: global stock markets have entered bear market territory. Last week, the MSCI All-Country World Index (ACWI), the de-facto benchmark for all global equities, fell more than 20% from its record …
Market Bargains for the Lunar New Year
There is a long list of items for investors to be concerned about right now — increased market volatility, rising credit stress, the growing probability of a global recession — and the …
Bearish Barometer and Election–Year Uncertainty
Well, now it’s official. The January Barometer has spoken … and the reading is bearish. For the record, the S&P 500 Index declined 5% for the month of January. This stands in …
Why the Gold Market Is Glittering Again
It’s been tough finding winners in financial markets so far this year. Nearly every asset class is moving together in lockstep … to the downside. But one asset that’s been much maligned …
Consider this Money-Making Investment
for Volatile Markets
Don’t look now, but the stock market’s worst-ever start to a year is getting even worse. The bear is growling and the key questions now are: How long will it last, AND …
Time Is Running Out for the January Barometer
We’d better have a rally soon or we’re in trouble … at least according to one key barometer of the markets. Why am I so nervous so early in the year? Given …
Will the Ghosts of 1937 Haunt the Fed This Year?
It may be a new year, but 2016 is starting off with much of the same old bad news that plagued stocks last year, leading to turbulent and often violent swings in …
Top-Dog Dividend Stocks for 2016
With 2015 ending tonight at the stroke of midnight, it was a lackluster year for stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track for a decline of 0.8% this year (as …
Three Factors That Could Keep Markets Volatile
Your email inbox, as well as mine, is likely to be chock-full of 2016 investment views in the weeks ahead, because it’s about this time when everyone publishes their fearless-forecasts for the …
Consider These Unconventional Bets on Rising Rates
Yesterday the Fed began its long-awaited monetary policy “normalization” at last. The Federal Reserve began its first interest-rate tightening cycle since 2004 with a 0.25% hike in the Fed funds rate. It’s …
Merry Christmas and Un-Happy New Year?
Tis the season for a stock market rally as year-end is rapidly approaching and with it the possibility of a Santa Claus rally for stocks. But as I pointed out in a …
Do Stock Buybacks Kill Corporate Innovation, Profits?
In a recent Money and Markets article, I posed the question: “Can the stock market survive an earnings recession?” We may not have the final answer just yet, but third-quarter earnings are …
This Four-Year Cycle Could Spoil a Stock Market Rally
After a sizeable 8.3% rally in October, stocks went nowhere in November, bouncing around in a trading range with the S&P 500 gaining less than 0.5% last month. But we are now …
Could IMF Trigger a Collapse of the Dollar?
In a widely anticipated event, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to soon bless China’s currency, the yuan, with official reserve currency status. This month, the IMF is likely to include …
The Demise of the BRICs?
It’s the end of an era … and perhaps a sign of the times. Fourteen years ago, Goldman Sachs coined the acronym BRIC to label the fastest-growing emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, …
The ETF Money Flow Highlights
Potentially Profitable Trends
Last month, stocks shrugged off plenty of pessimistic data and profit reports to surge higher — with the S&P 500 Index climbing 8.3% in October — the best monthly gain in four …
Stocks Strong, But So Are the Red Flags
The stock market is surging -- and so are the red flags. Mike Burnick takes a look. …
The Odds Against Higher Interest Rates
This week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting was yet another nonevent as expected. In fact, recent economic data has taken a definite turn for the worse including: A surprisingly weak September jobs report, …
Can Emerging Markets Keep Outperforming?
Since the August low for global stock markets, one region has enjoyed a very strong rebound rally: emerging markets. That’s interesting, because emerging markets, particularly China, were largely responsible for triggering the …
Can Stocks Survive the Earnings Recession of 2015?
Beginning this week and continuing over the next month or so, results from thousands of American companies will be reported as we move through third-quarter reporting season. While there’s always plenty of …
Three Reasons to Remain Cautious on Stocks
In my last Money and Markets column, we took a closer look at the typical road map for a stock market bottom and some of the key indicators to look for to …
Is the Stock Market Close to a Bottom?
This week the S&P 500 came within a whisker of retesting the August panic low at 1,867, before rebounding yesterday to close out what has been a dismal third-quarter for global investors. …
Fundamental Drivers of the Stock Market Correction
After plunging 12% peak to trough at the August low, the S&P 500 managed to bounce 8.2% higher before rolling over again post-Fed. The selling accelerated to the downside yesterday, focusing the …
