Author: Andrew Horowitz

TDI Podcast 205: Radiation Facts and Market Perspectives

Guests: Jon Markman and Professor Gary Was help to find some answers in a sea of confusion. First we discuss some of the basic elements of the radiation leak in Japan with Professor Was and try to find out what, if any, long term concerns we should have from the...

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Consumer Confidence Plunges – Markets Rise (The Brainwashing)

Today we were treated to a couple of   economic reports that were less than pretty. First there was the 20 city Case-Schiller housing report which showed that over the last 12-months, prices have declined by 3.1%. That was less than anticipated (-3.2%) but still one of the worst readings...

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Guest Post: Chart In Focus – Oil Predicts Stock Market Dip

 

Chart In Focus – Oil Predicts Stock Market Dip

 

March 25, 2011

Just over a year ago, I looked at the 10-year leading indication that crude oil prices give for the stock market.   It is time to take another look at that relationship, especially in light of the trouble ...

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Links and Reading for March 29th

Some of the more interesting and important items for March 29th :

Dollar boosted by Fed comments Currencies – MarketWatch – LONDON (MarketWatch) — The dollar remained lower versus most major rivals Tuesday, but trimmed losses after a Federal Reserve official said policy makers may not be able to wait until...

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The U.S. Dollar – They Keep Selling That Black Sheep

We all know that there is generally an inverse correlation with the movement of most commodity prices to the U.S. Dollar. More recently, that correlation has spilled over to the equity markets. In fact, over the past couple of years (the days of easy-money) the correlation between a...

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