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Swarming the Markets with Hivemind’s Suite of Algorithms

Swarming the Markets with Hivemind’s Suite of Algorithms

Many clients want to trade swings in the market. They know how to do it and understand, but are too busy to time entries and exits. If that sounds familiar, you might want to learn more about an automated product in our TradingApp Store. Triforce Platinum is a suite...

Tracking the Bears in China

Tracking the Bears in China

Global economic and financial issues are back in the forefront. Turkey's been the main story in the last week, but today China has some important headlines. Simply put, they're all negative. The country's economic reports for July had a triple-miss overnight:...

As Expected, Volatility Hits Global Markets

As Expected, Volatility Hits Global Markets

Just two days ago, Market Insights said that "traders hankering for volatility may want to keep an eye on currencies and crude oil." Both of those events are now playing out. Oil came first, tumbling to a three-week low hours after the post. This morning,...

Oil and Currencies in Play as China Stumbles

Oil and Currencies in Play as China Stumbles

Oil, China and currencies: They’re all in play today as a slew of global events sweep markets. Market Insights recently detailed how President Trump’s trade policies weakened business confidence overseas. Last week we cautioned the slowdown — especially in China —...

Don’t Forget about Iranian Sanctions Early Monday

Don’t Forget about Iranian Sanctions Early Monday

President Trump's trade spat with China has gained a lot of attention this week, but don't forget U.S. sanctions on Iran take effect on Monday, August 6. The measures will obviously have an impact on energy. The only trouble is no one really seems to know what it will...

Sentiment May Be Shifting in Oil Before Iran Sanctions

Sentiment May Be Shifting in Oil Before Iran Sanctions

For months, the story in crude oil has been bullish. But some recent developments may show sentiment is turning. First, look at inventories. The government says they rose by 3.8 million barrels last week, while forecasters had anticipated a decline of about 2.4...

Bitcoin Continues to Claw Back from 2018’s Lows

Bitcoin Continues to Claw Back from 2018’s Lows

Steadily and somewhat quietly, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, is clawing upward. Cboe's Bitcoin futures (@XBT) traded as high as 8390 this morning, a level last seen on May 22. They're up more than 30 percent in the last month. The rally has followed a report on...

Oil Holds Its Ground Despite Bearish News

Oil Holds Its Ground Despite Bearish News

Something weird is happening in crude oil: It's not going down on bad news. Last night the American Petroleum Institute reported energy stockpiles rose by 629,000 barrels, versus an estimated drop of 3 million barrels. Numbers from the Energy Department were even...

Headlines Keep Pressuring Oil Higher

Headlines Keep Pressuring Oil Higher

News events keep pushing oil higher. Last month, Iranian sanctions were the story. Now traders are focusing on a disruption in Norway as oil workers go on strike. Libyan supplies are also being kept off the market as civil war halves the country's crude production....