Now everyone is talking volatility:
A few weeks ago we posed the question… “Is May 2013 Equity Volatility Rising?” see (May 20, 2013). This was when the market was on a tear and most analysis we saw weren’t considering the possible impact of a steady increase in volatility. Now, volatility seems to be a mainstream wo [...]
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Yes. Volatility Is Rising!
Now everyone is talking volatility:
A few weeks ago we posed the question… “Is May 2013 Equity Volatility Rising?” see (May 20, 2013). This was when the market was on a tear and most analysis we saw weren’t considering the possible impact of a steady increase in volatility. Now, volatility seems to be a mainstream wo [...]
U.S. Stocks Mixed As Volatility Rebou...
U.S. Stocks Mixed As Volatility Rebounds:
U.S. stocks were mixed today after traders digested a week and a half of higher momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 14,450.06 up 2.77 or 0.02% while the NASDAQ was down by 10.55 ending the day at 3,242.32 or -0.32%. The S&P 500 also closed down 3.74 or -0.24% to 1,552. Today may [...]
The Euro Crisis Rears It’s Ugly...
The Euro Crisis Rears It’s Ugly Head For 2013:
Stocks posted marginal losses today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 42.47 points or 0.30% to 13944.05. Concerns over Europe added to negative sentiment and equities fell sharply with the Dow falling triple digits before making a late day comeback. Short-term relative strengt [...]
Dow Makes Strong Comeback As Volatili...
Will the low volatility trend continue?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average made a strong comeback today as volatility dropped sharply. We have been watching volatility closely for the last few days and the spike higher yesterday was not confirmed by follow through today. Investors seem bullish in an environment characterized by low volatilit [...]
Dow Falls 129 As Volatility Spikes
Dow Falls 129 As Volatility Spikes:
The stock market bulls could be losing momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 129.71 or 0.93 percent to 13,880.08 over renewed fears about Europe, Asia and U.S. economic data after a soft unemployment report last week. Traders liked the unemployment report numbers on Friday, but concerns about the [...]
Volatility Drops In Big Week For Econ...
Volatility Drops In Big Week For Economic Data, EU Summit June 2012:
Volatility fell today after peaking yesterday with a gain of 17.2 percent as traders became more fearful about the global economy. The U.S. economy has shown little resilience in the last few weeks and economic numbers due out this week have pushed more economists into the [...]
Volatility Rises, Euro Falls As Inves...
Volatility Rises, Euro Falls As Investors Await Serious Resolutions From June 2012 EU Summit
U.S. equities fell today as investors waited to hear news from the June 2012 EU Summit being held this week. Volatility rose over 15 percent in early trading today as market participants turned negative on the EU Summit as no good news was leaked st [...]
VIX Jumps After Greek Austerity Measu...
VIX Jumps After Greek Austerity Measures Pass – Stocks Hold Firm:
Volatility rose today one full trading day after Greek austerity measures were passed in Europe. We expected increased trading volatility this week and the .VIX jumped past 20 today rising over 8-1/2 percent. The S&P passed 1350 which is a critical level according [...]
5 Reasons The Dow May Be Headed Towar...
5 Reasons The Dow May Be Headed Toward 12,000:
Stocks move up for the fourth consecutive week.
The Dow Jones Industrial average had its fourth consecutive week of gains after stocks rallied on Friday. Friday’s close of over 267 points helped lift the major averages and put the Dow Jones Industrial Average into positive territory for t [...]
Dow Falls Over 700 Points: Major Aver...
Dow Falls Over 700 Points: Major Averages Have Worst Week In 3 Years – Volatility Jumps:
Volatility jumps to August levels.
The Dow Jones Industrial average fell sharply this week as traders digested information about concerns over Europe and news from the FOMC meeting. Greece was on most market participants’ minds last week as [...]
