Stocks are relatively flat premarket, and we have the latest FOMC minutes coming at 2 p.m. ET today, which could provide some volatility.
We Should Expect Choppy Markets Ahead of Thursday’s CPI Report — Watch for Volatility
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Consolidation Mode: Markets Likely to Tread Water Ahead of FOMC Minutes
Markets are up slightly but it’s just random, and odds are we’ll be in a choppy consolidation pattern for the near term as we head into the election.
Volatility Spikes to Kick Off Earnings Season as Downgrades Hit Amazon, Apple, Netflix
Don’t be surprised to see some extra bleeding today, especially among the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) stocks
VIX Watching: Why an Afternoon Spike Could Spell Trouble
This is really important with everything going on in the Middle East because if I see a spike in the VIX, then I know the market is about to fall.
Crude Oil Is Rising: When Technicals Take a Back Seat to Fundamental News and What to Watch Wednesday
We have Fed speakers all day and Treasury Buyback Results, which could provide some volatility at 2 p.m. ET.
Dow Lags While Tech Surges: Why This Election Cycle Could Extend Market Doldrums
We have ISM Manufacturing, PMI Manufacturing and JOLTS all coming within 15 minutes of each other this morning.
Market Cools Ahead of Q4: Tech Weakness, Fed Speakers, and Key Data in Focus
We have jobs and ISM Manufacturing data coming this week but otherwise no major catalysts.
Markets Are up BIG Across the Board on Micron’s 17% Earnings Surge
Markets are up big this morning on the heels of Micron’s (MU) earnings report.
We Could Finally Be Due for a Pullback With Stocks Looking Soft Ahead of the Open
The only thing really holding things back is a descending triangle in the semiconductor sector (SMH).
Don’t Make Any Moves Today Until After This Key Data Point
I’ve been talking a lot about crude oil lately and it’s not a good time to short energy stocks yet…