Stocks May Come Under Pressure Amid Focus On Europe

(RTTNews) - After seeing considerable volatility last week, stocks are likely to move to the downside in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a sharply lower open, with the Dow futures down by 98 points.

The downward momentum for the markets comes as traders keep a close eye on the latest developments in Europe, where Spain formally asked for a bailout from the European Union to shore up its ailing banking sector.

Europe is likely to remain in focus throughout the week, as European leaders are due to hold a summit to discuss the ongoing debt crisis on Thursday and Friday. Continue reading "Stocks May Come Under Pressure Amid Focus On Europe"

How Does Gold Fare During Hyperinflationary Periods?

By Jeff Clark, Casey Research

Inflation is a natural consequence of loose government monetary policy. If those policies get too loose, hyperinflation can occur. As gold investors, we'd like to know if the precious metals would keep pace in this extreme scenario.

Hyperinflation is an extremely rapid period of inflation, but when does inflation (which can be manageable) cross the line and become out-of-control hyperinflation? Philip Cagan, one of the very first researchers of this phenomenon, defines hyperinflation as "an inflation rate of 50% or more in a single month," something largely inconceivable to the average investor. Continue reading "How Does Gold Fare During Hyperinflationary Periods?"

Weekly Futures Recap W/Michael Seery

We’ve asked Michael Seery of SEERYFUTURES.COM an IB of Peregrine Finanial Group to give our INO readers a weekly recap of the Futures market. He has been Senior Analyst for close to 15 years and has extensive knowledge of all of the commodity and option markets.

Michael frequently appears on multiple business networks including Bloomberg news, Fox Business, CNBC Worldwide, CNN Business, and Bloomberg TV. He is also a guest on First Business, which is a national and internationally syndicated business show. Continue reading "Weekly Futures Recap W/Michael Seery"

Daily Video Update: Thursday was a disaster for the bulls

Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, co-founder of MarketClub with your mid-day market update for Friday, the 22nd of June.

Make no mistake about it, Thursday was a disaster for the bulls in the equity markets. Watching crude oil fall below $80 a barrel and seeing gold crashing down, it was difficult to see what was going to keep stocks higher for the day. Yesterday's stock crash was a huge blow to the bullish case for stocks. As you know, our long-term monthly Trade Triangle has stayed negative on the equity markets and remains negative. We are now lower for the week in the S&P 500, the DOW and the NASDAQ. A flat to mediocre close today will be indicative of more pressure on the equity markets next week.

Gold is flat for the year and shows no indication of turning around anytime soon. Crude oil is also down on the year and is not closing well on the weekly charts. Continue reading "Daily Video Update: Thursday was a disaster for the bulls"

Let's Twist Again

By Gary Tanashian

http://www.biiwii.blogspot.com

The previous post of the same title was put up by a bemused blogger to express the idea that the big brains on the FOMC must think we are a bunch of drooling idiots, we Americans... and we global financial market participants.  Similar sentiments have been expressed on this blog in the past with my personal favorite nugget from popular culture era gone by: Continue reading "Let's Twist Again"