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Historical Patterns Suggest Possible Surge in Stocks and 401(k) If Fed Pauses Rate Hikes
Although there is still some uncertainty about the Federal Reserve concluding its aggressive campaign to raise interest rates, a potential shift in the Fed’s strategy could offer a favorable outlook for the stock market and individual retirement savings plans, like the 401(k). Let’s remember that as rates increase, the cost of borrowing typically increases, affecting […]Read More
Buy Bonds Directly Vs Mutual Funds That Invest In Bonds
The current shift towards higher interest rates has sparked a renewed conversation on whether regular investors should lean towards individual bonds or bond mutual funds. Back when interest rates were close to zero for an extended period, mutual funds were a popular choice. They came with low fees, were easy to buy and sell, and […]Read More
Rise of Defined Maturity ETFs in Bond Investing
Investors seeking higher yields are turning their attention to a lesser-known type of bond fund called defined-maturity exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds have recently gained popularity due to their similarities to individual bonds, as they reach maturity and are liquidated on a specific date. Major providers of these funds, such as BlackRock and Invesco, allow […]Read More
Bitcoin and Commodities Rose Sharply After Israel-Hamas War
My analysis can be found in YouTube format here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO7uKDIVGAQ . Bitcoin ($BTC) and Commodities ($GOLD and $SLV) have a similar pattern surrounding the Israel-Hamas War. Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver each had bounces of key support levels shortly before the war. The war started on October 7, and we can observe a similar trend where […]Read More
Crypto News October
Bitcoin news: • Blackrock: Blackrock Larry Fink says: “Flight into quality with Bitcoin” • Mining: New Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay runs on 100% renewable energy from the Itaipu Dam. • Lightning Network: Lightning Labs Taptoor Assets goes live with Mainnet enabling Stablecoins on the Bitcoin Network. • BitVM paper released: Smart contracts can be […]Read More
Crypto News September
Bitcoin news • Microstrategy: Michael Saylor announces that Microstrategy buys 5445 BTC. • Rumor: There is a rumor that Microsoft plans to release a Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet in 2024. • Closing Price: September is known to be a bad month for Bitcoin, but it closes as a green candle this time with a higher […]Read More
$BTC’s Key Resistance Trendline for This Week
BTC has been very bullish since late September and early October, but has reached strong resistance at $28k. The orange trendline is a key price target where BTC bulls and bears are struggling to gain control over this price level. The trendline acted as support for a few hours before ultimately breaking below, and is […]Read More
$US10Y Reaches 16 Year High, Short-Term Forecast & Negative Impact on Equities Market
The $US10Y has been extremely bullish since May 2023, and has gained more strength after the Fed’s hawkish announcement that led to a “higher for longer” interest rate environment. The $US10Y has broke through numerous resistance levels to reach its 16-year high. From a technical analysis perspective, the $US10Y has a tendency to have strong […]Read More
$BTC Had a Strong Rejection from Yesterday’s $28k Price Target
Yesterday I discussed $28k being a resistance target on this move up, and today BTC had a strong rejection at this price level. I think BTC is currently forming a dead cat bounce, and I see the price trending down lower. I see the light blue trend line as a price target, but there will […]Read More
HOLO Breaking Down to New All Time Lows
HOLO has lost support at $0.28, and is currently breaking down to new all time lows. There is a Sept. 27 shareholder meeting that is likely to approve the 1:20 reverse stock split. I think this reverse stock split could take place in early October, and my approach is to patiently wait for a discounted […]Read More
SPY Trading Near All Time Highs
Yesterday the stock market experienced a strong rebound, and SPY still has some room to trend up here. The price is trading near all time highs with resistance around $564.96. I think the stock market could rally into the Sept. 18 fed pivot date before some potential downside. In the two previous FOMC meetings SPY […]Read More
Warning Signs of a Financial Crisis Ahead
There are numerous indicators flashing warning signs for a recession or major economic downturn. Blood Indicator: A Recession Warning This chart features the blood indicator, which is the ratio of US 3-month Treasury Bills to High Yield Spread. Historically, the blood indicator crosses below the 100 week moving average before a major financial crisis and […]Read More