Markets continue to trade with a positive bias, but it is not a crazy race to the top. We will be entering a lunar Red Period this week, so I am looking for a bit of a pause to start. Let’s have a look at the S&P 500 index (click for larger image): This market… Continue reading About the Solar Cycle
Category: Market Commentary
Gold at a critical junction
Stock markets have started the year strongly, but are hesitating to build on their new year gains. The sunspot number has jumped up to near 200 in recent days (see widget on the right side), which may add to nervousness. But with another week of lunar Green period to go, I am looking for the… Continue reading Gold at a critical junction
Starting 2013
Hi all, Happy 2013! As you may have noticed, I have taken a little break in the last couple of weeks. The year end period is generally not very interesting as there is very light trading volume anyway. I have used the time to relax, and also did some research which I will share with… Continue reading Starting 2013
Year End
Markets didn’t move much last week. With another week of lunar Green Period to go, let’s take a look at the situation on the Nasdaq (click for larger image): Things look OK for the moment. My Earl2 indicator is rising nicely, indicating further gains in the coming weeks. I do the think the market will… Continue reading Year End
Watch the Euro
Markets have kept up very nicely and we are now entering a new lunar Green Period. What to look for? The phase inversion that started one month ago, will probably need another cycle to get back to normal. I would remain very careful until normal cycles return. Let’s have a look at the S&P 500… Continue reading Watch the Euro