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THE $1.5 TRILLION PROBLEM CAUSES JITTERS IN STOCKS, GOLD AND OIL SUPPORTED
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The $1.5 Trillion Problem
Traditionally Republicans have been against big deficits. Now things have changed. The zeal to cut taxes has overtaken the concern for deficits. If the tax bill were to raise deficits more than $1.5 trillion over a 10-year period, it will need 60 votes to pass in the Senate. Since Republicans do not have 60 votes, they have to keep deficit under $1.5 trillion. This is causing problems for all the tax cuts Republicans want.
Stock Jitters
The stock market is finally beginning to pay attention to the $1.5 trillion problem. This is causing jitters.
Gold
There is light selling in gold but overall gold is still well supported on dips.
Oil
There continues to be optimism in oil over Saudi policies.
Technical Patterns
Several mining and metal stocks are tracing a Head and Shoulders. This is bearish. ETF of interest is XME.
Several biotechs are tracing Flags. This is bearish. ETF of interest is XBI.
Several European financials are tracing a Hammer. This is bullish. ETF of interest is EUFN.
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Markets
Our very, very short-term early stock market indicator is negative.
Interest rates are ticking up and bonds are ticking down.
Currencies are range bound.
Gold futures are at $1284, silver futures are at $17.04, and oil futures are $57.20.
S&P 500 resistance level is 2615; support levels are 2550, 2500 and 2450.
DJIA futures are down 18 points.
REVERSAL IN JAPANESE STOCKS CAUSING MILD JITTERS, WEAKNESS IN DOLLAR ON TRUMP RHETORIC SUPPORTS GOLD, JOBLESS CLAIMS
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Reversal In Japanese Stocks
Japanese stocks opened gap up amid optimism, they first moved up on strong buying but then failed to hold the gains and reversed. This price action is not common these days. This has set mild jitters across the globe.
Stocks
Mild jitters from reversal in Japanese stocks is showing up in early trade in the United States. The momo (momentum) crowd is selling. The ‘smart money’ is also mildly selling.
Gold
Trump’s rhetoric about trade with China is weakening the dollar. Gold moves inverse to the dollar; for this reason gold is stronger.
Oil
According to the EIA data, U. S. production is now at its highest since 1983. Inventories unexpectedly rose 2.2 million barrels vs. consensus of a draw. After a brief dip, oil is still levitating on developments in Saudi Arabia.
Initial Jobless Claims
Initial Jobless Claims came at 239K vs. 231K consensus. This is a leading indicator and carries a heavy weight in our timing models.
Technical Patterns
Indian shares are tracing an Inside Bar. This is bullish. ETF of interest is EPI.
Oil is tracing an Outside Bar. This is normally bearish, but oil right now is driven by geopolitical developments and not technicals. ETF of interest is USO.
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Markets
Our very, very short-term early stock market indicator is negative.
Interest rates are ticking up and bonds are ticking down.
Gold futures are at $1287, silver futures are at $17.12, and oil futures are $56.93.
S&P 500 resistance level is 2615; support levels are 2550, 2500 and 2450.
DJIA futures are down 86 points.
AGGRESSIVE SELLING IN TAX REFORM PROXY, CONCERN OVER DEMOCRAT WINS
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Aggressive Selling In Tax Reform Proxy
The market has been using small cap index Russell 2000 as a proxy for the benefits from tax reform. Russell 2000 is represented by popular ETF IWM. Yesterday this proxy was aggressively sold by the ‘smart money.’
The interpretation is that the smart money has some concerns about tax reform either getting bogged down or being passed in a manner that is not most beneficial. On the flip side, the momo (momentum) crowd is oblivious to wrangling about tax reform in Washington and continues to buy aggressively.
Democrat Wins Cause Concern
Democrats win key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans had high hopes for Virginia. These Democrat wins are causing concern that some Republicans in the Congress with an eye on the mid-term elections may not tow the line of Trump agenda.
The smart money is again lightly selling in the early trade while the momo crowd is aggressively buying.
Gold
Gold continues to be supported by weaker dollar, North Korea and Saudi concerns.
Oil
API inventory draw came at 1.562 million barrels vs. 2.7 million barrel consensus. This caused some selling in oil. However the momo crowd bought the dip. The smart money is inactive.
More authoritative EIA data will be released at 10:30 am ET.
Technical Patterns
Several technology stocks are tracing a Hanging Man. This is bearish. ETF of interest is XLK.
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Markets
Our very, very short-term early stock market indicator is negative.
Interest rates are ticking up and bonds are ticking down after a strong performance.
Gold futures are at $1281, silver futures are at $17.04, and oil futures are $56.99.
S&P 500 resistance level is 2615; support levels are 2550, 2500 and 2450.
DJIA futures are down 2 points.
SAUDI ACCUSES IRAN OF ACT OF WAR, MOMO OBLIVIOUS AND BUYS STOCKS BUT SMART MONEY LIGHTLY SELLS
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Saudi Accuses Iran Of Act Of War
Saudi has increased stakes by accusing Iran of act of war by supplying missiles to Yemeni rebels. This is coming on top of Saudi arresting several members of its elite.
Stocks
The ‘smart money’ is clearly concerned as it is lightly selling stocks. The momo (momentum) crowd is oblivious and still aggressively buying stocks.
Gold
The dollar is stronger. This is causing mild pressure on gold. The momo crowd is selling gold. However the smart money is lightly buying gold.
Oil
Oil has decisively broken major resistance at $56 and is hitting new highs. In addition to the spike in oil based on what is happening in Saudi, OPEC has just raised its projections for oil demand. Both the smart money and momo crowd are buying oil.
Technical Patterns
There are several bullish patterns in oil, natural gas and energy equities. ETFs of interest are USO, UWT, XLE, XOP, OIH and FCG.
This is powerful information and many investors use this to enter trades in addition to our official signals. Here are the three most common uses: 1) Short-term trades in ETFs 2) Decisions to trim or add to long-term positions, and 3) New option trades. These should be used judiciously only in conjunction with macro, fundamental and quantitative indicators. To learn more please click here.
Markets
Our very, very short-term early stock market indicator is negative.
Bonds are ticking up and interest rates are ticking down.
Gold futures are at $1277, silver futures are at $17.08, and oil futures are $57.27.
S&P 500 resistance level is 2615; support levels are 2550, 2500 and 2450.
DJIA futures are up 15 points.
SAUDI PURGE SUPPORTS OIL, GOLD AND BONDS BUT STOCK MOMO UNCONCERNED; TRUMP TACKLES TRADE ISSUES
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Saudi Purge
Saudi Crown Prince Salman has consolidated his power by arresting several members of Saudi elite.
Trump Tackles Trade Issues
Trump is in Asia tackling trade issues. It appears that so far Trump has been unsuccessful in Japan. Prudent investors are carefully watching the developments in Asia.
Gold And Bonds
Gold and bonds are being supported by the purge in Saudi and Trump in Asia.
Oil
Salman’s policy has been OPEC production cuts. As Salman gains more power, this is positive for oil.
Stocks
The momo crowd is oblivious to trade issues and the Saudi purge. It continues to buy stocks this morning but not as aggressively as they have last week. The ‘smart money’ is a light seller.
Technical Patterns
None of note.
This is powerful information and many investors use this to enter trades in addition to our official signals. Here are the three most common uses: 1) Short-term trades in ETFs 2) Decisions to trim or add to long-term positions, and 3) New option trades. These should be used judiciously only in conjunction with macro, fundamental and quantitative indicators. To learn more please click here.
Markets
Our very, very short-term early stock market indicator is neutral.
Gold futures are at $1272, silver futures are at $16.87, and oil futures are $55.71.
S&P 500 resistance level is 2615; support levels are 2550, 2500 and 2450.
DJIA futures are up 24 points.
WHAT TO DO NOW
Looking ahead and not only in the rear view mirror, consider continuing to hold existing core portfolio positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider holding cash or treasury bills 19% – 29% and short to medium-term hedges of 15% – 25% and very short term hedges of 15%.
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