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Can China Spend Its Way out of Trade War?

Can China Spend Its Way out of Trade War?

In case you didn't notice, China gave emerging markets and commodities a shot in the arm yesterday by announcing a series of stimulus measures. What's going on? Why's the world's second-largest economy turning to Keynesianism at a time when the U.S. is enjoying some...

Don’s Notebook July 24, 2018

Don’s Notebook July 24, 2018

Futures were higher this morning ahead of the busiest week of earnings season. The Dow has a three-day losing streak, but the S&P 500 is coming off its first gain in three days and the Nasdaq saw its first gain in four sessions Monday. Government Report Notes:...

Trading the Volatility Crush after a Quarterly Earnings: Options in Focus

Trading the Volatility Crush after a Quarterly Earnings: Options in Focus

Disclaimer: This post is intended for education purposes only and should not be interpreted as a recommendation. Trading options may not be suitable for all investors. Options are all about movement and time. The more movement, the more expensive the options. The more...

Don’s Notebook July 23, 2018

Don’s Notebook July 23, 2018

The National Association of Realtors reports Existing-Home Sales data today and forecasters are calling for a consensus of 5.440 million annualized rate in June vs 5.430 million in May. Overnight Notes: The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.1 percent Japan’s Topix index...

Don’s Notebook July 20, 2018

Don’s Notebook July 20, 2018

Economic Notes: There are no economic reports on today’s calendar, but there is one Fed official speaking — St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, who has a morning speech in Glasgow, Kentucky. Bullard is not a voting member of the FOMC for 2018. G-20 finance...

Suddenly Industrial Stocks Are Ripping

Suddenly Industrial Stocks Are Ripping

While everyone has worried about tariffs and trade, a wave of positive news has emerged in the industrial sector. Last night's strong earnings report from CSX (CSX) was a case in point. America's third-biggest railroad operator rolled past estimates on the top and...

Don’s Notebook July 18, 2018

Don’s Notebook July 18, 2018

After positive comments on the economy yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will have a second day of testimony in Washington starting at 10am ET as he sits with the House Financial Services Committee. In an unexpected downturn, housing starts as well as...

Another Strong Day in Housing

Another Strong Day in Housing

Last week we highlighted a rare green shoot in housing. Today it might have sprouted a little higher. Homebuilders, believe it or not, are the best-performing industry among dozens available on TradeStation's ever-useful RadarScreen comparison tool. Click here for a...

Don’s Notebook July 16, 2018

Don’s Notebook July 16, 2018

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will answer questions from the Senate Banking Committee in Washington in the first of two days of testimony to Congress. Chairman Powell is expected to reiterate that the economy is in a “good place” while signaling there is no need...