Fed Theory and Market Reality Diverge
In a market like this, which should traders and investors be focused on: Fed theory or the reality of the marketplace? Veteran trader Kevin Haggerty tackles this question and more in his latest column for TradingMarkets.com.
The Market is a Drug Addict Dependent on the Fed
The market has a relationship with the Federal Reserve, says veteran trader Kevin Haggerty, and that relationship is neither a healthy nor a sustainable one. Read why in Kevin’s latest column for TradingMarkets.
The Fed Remains the Primary Driver of the Market
What’s driving this market? According to veteran trader Kevin Haggerty, the answer begins with “F” and rhymes with “ED”. Read Kevin’s assessment of where we stand now and how much longer traders and investors can expect the Fed to continue driving the stock market.
Market Red Alert for Early 2011
Kevin Haggerty provides both a year-end wrap up and a primer on what traders and investors should be on the look-out for as the new year begins in his latest Market Red Alert column.
Market Symmetry Red Alert
With the tax cut deal all the talk of Washington, what does the debate mean for traders and investors? Here’s Kevin Haggerty’s veteran take.
Traders Profit on USD Volatility
From the Fed’s QE2 to the crisis in Europe, volatility in the U.S. dollar has been a boon for traders. Kevin Haggerty explains why in today’s commentary.
Fed Fantasy and Short Term Market Reality
The Fed’s continuing influence in the market, the USD, plus the equity and commodity markets are all among the issues Kevin Haggerty tackles in this week’s no holds barred commentary. Read more for what he sees in store for the market this week.
The Herd is Bullish and the Fed is Desperate
Kevin Haggerty says the market is extremely extended, and the Fed’s continuing efforts to manipulate the equity market is to blame. Read his commentary for more and prepare yourself for the trading week ahead.
Fed Manipulation and Market on Crash Course
The mid-term elections are on Tuesday and Bernanke makes a QE2 statement the following day, so there might be some “sell on the news” market action says Kevin Haggerty. Read more of his take on what to expect in the market today and in the next coming days.
The Best Legal Trading Game in this Market
Will the market continue to be manipulated by the Fed inflating asset prices? If so, it won’t be a happy ending says Kevin Haggerty. Here’s his market commentary and find out what’s in store for today’s trading.
Fed and Central Banks Driving Market
The rally has extended longer than many thought it would. Could the Fed and central banks have something to do with it? Kevin Haggerty seems to think so but he certainly doesn’t agree with the ways the market is being distorted. Read more of his thoughts.
Perception or Reality
Since September was a historically strong month for the market, does this mean we’re heading for disaster in October? As a new month and a new quarter begins, Kevin Haggerty explores the difference between perception and reality.