Fed Tapering Could Push Market Volatility Higher

10 Charts That Define 2020’s Trading and What That Means for 2021 (Yes, There Is a Tesla Chart)

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The 2020 trading year saw record volatility, record highs, record lows, and everything in between—as illustrated in the charts below. From a trading and investment perspective, 2020 has been one of the most memorable in history.  Today’s post represents a year in review in chart form—ideal for any market participant reflecting on the year that … Continued

Is the Next President About to Go Negative?

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As negative rates are contemplated in the U.K., the U.S. may be next After the chaos of the U.S. presidential election subsides, the global financial markets will move quickly to erect a new wall of worry.  At the top of the list will be rising COVID-19 caseloads, a stagnating global economic recovery and the prospect … Continued

Inflation, Gold, the Fed and a Clickbait Rubber Duck Pic

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Eye-catching distractions are everywhere. But, despite volatility in the financial markets, investors and traders need to ensure they haven’t overlooked a monumental policy change enacted recently by the United States Federal Reserve. The Fed’s recent shift affects what is commonly referred to as the “dual mandate”—the twin responsibilities of the Fed to maintain low inflation … Continued

The Fed’s Dovish Zero Interest Rate Policy is Back

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Coronavirus Updates: The estimated number of total global coronavirus infections has risen to more than 169,930 with at least 6,522 associated fatalities Approximately 3,309 of the deaths linked to the novel coronavirus have occurred outside of mainland China across 47 different countries There are currently 3,782 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States (69 … Continued