Rare Territory: The US Dollar Towers Above Its 200 Day SMA
The US Dollar Index turned vertical into 2015, touching as high as 95.86 over the past week. But the recent rise has also pushed...
Sector Relative Strength Check: 2015 Leaders and Laggards
Measuring sector relative strength can be a great way to gather information about emerging trends within the market. And building a mosaic from various...
3 Charts That Point To Exhaustion For Dollar Rally
The U.S. Dollar Index has been on a tear since last year, rising nearly 21 percent since the rally began. I recall speaking to...
Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) Looms Large This Week
After a strong showing in 2014, the Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) has churned sideways into early 2015. This type of price action would typically indicate...
Global Macro Roundup: Navigating The Market Chop
There have been several global macro crosscurrents over the past several weeks that have highlighted the financial markets uncertainty. In 2015, investors have seen Gold...
Gold Performance Snapshot: Why Currency Markets Matter
Often times, investors get caught up in valuing an asset in the world's reserve currency: The US Dollar. This makes sense as it's the...
US Dollar Chart Pattern: CounterTrend Move Imminent
The US Dollar Index has made a big move higher since mid 2014. The world's financial landscape is changing, and several markets, including the Forex,...
Crude Oil Prices Eye 52 Week Lows: What’s Next For Crude?
Crude Oil prices continue to be a hot topic. And as news continues to stream out of the Europe regarding the ECB's bond buying...
Top Trading Links: Studies, Strategies, and Understanding Yourself
The global financial landscape is ever-changing. And each year new themes and trading setups emerge. But taking advantage of these opportunities in depends on...
5 Ways For Traders To Overcome Performance Anxiety
There are many causes for performance anxiety which can leave a new trader with too much fear to trade with focus. And this fear often...