The Macro Charts You Must Know #17
If commodities keep falling with long yields and inflation expectations, the USD may soon reverse current weakness; which would not bode well for global growth.
Reaching For Yield On The Frontier 2
Frontier markets volatility and reliance on USD financing makes them risky investments; investors flocking to them shows how desperate they are for yield.
Reaching For Yield On The Frontier 1
What do Tanzania, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka have in common? At first glance, nothing, but their bonds are gaining popularity among investors reaching for yield.
If Trillions Must Buy, How Important Is The Economy?
In order to understand the relationship between the stock market and the economy, we must consider who the largest participants are, and how they affect prices.
How The Zen Master Teaches Us To Be Better Traders
The parable of the Zen Master holds valuable lessons for traders. Not least of which is the importance of not jumping to conclusions based on emotion.
The Macro Charts You Must Know #16
Commodity prices remain firm as demand continues to outstrip supply, pulling interest rates & inflation expectations higher. CNY continues its rally vs the USD.
How To Exploit The 80/20 Rule In Trading & Investing 3
While “cut your losses quickly and let your winners run” seems like simple advice, it is psychologically and emotionally difficult to do so.
How To Exploit The 80/20 Rule In Trading & Investing 2
Experienced traders will recognize that the dynamic described in Part 1 is expressed in the trading adage “Cut your losses quickly and let your winners run”.
How To Exploit The 80/20 Rule In Trading & Investing 1
Paretian effects dominate financial markets. Understanding this can bring about a paradigm shift that leads to a more profitable approach to trading.
The Fed Is NOT Omnipotent. The Dollar Proves It
Seeing central banks as just another participant, and not the core of the financial system, leads to interesting insights, especially with regards to the USD.
