willynill

Beware the Ides of October

That was an apple, this is an orange.


On Oct 01 08:47 AM Dean M wrote:

> Sorry Rich, you already called the market top, I think it was back
> in July. You only get one bite at that apple.

How Are the 200-Week Simple Moving Averages?

I like this use of the 200 week SMA. It makes you step back and take a look at the bigger picture. One hundred or 200 days limits your range.

Bond Expert: Tuesday Outlook

John, what is happening today? Another huge drop in Treasury prices after the government announced they wouldn't issue as much during the 3rd quarter due to bail-out paybacks. Is something else going on? China selling?

Bond Expert: Monday Outlook

I find myself in complete agreement with both the Bond Expert and Micro Man.

Were the Agencies Responsible for Recent Bond Market Price Activity?

What do you think of the other idea that perhaps China is unloading longer-term treasuries and going to short-term treasuries with the proceeds? If China is worried about a cheaper dollar in a few years, when the longer bonds mature, that would make some sense.