Author Archives: David Durand

AAII Survey of Investor Sentiment Review: The Bullish Viewpoint

Posted on June 16, 2011 by David Durand

NOTE: Please go to here for the latest installment and scroll to below the first chart… Survey Says!  A Review of the  latest AAII Survey Investor Sentiment Data: AAII Survey Review Investor sentiment is interesting today.  Comparison to past similar … Continue reading →

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Market Timing the US Dollar, SP500 Index and Gold

Posted on June 8, 2011 by David Durand

Would you have guessed that the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, would be pleading with the Fed to leave the banks alone?  He gave the long list of actions that have been taken against the banks to create … Continue reading →

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Mark Haines: Cause of Death – Case Closed

Posted on June 8, 2011 by David Durand

It is about time to lay to rest any wondering about the cause of CNBC “Squawk on the Street” anchor Mark Haines’ death.  I spoke to the Monmouth County medical examiner’s office this morning, which reports that he died of … Continue reading →

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Market Timing the Markets: US Dollar, SP500 Index and Gold

Posted on June 2, 2011 by David Durand

Gold has remained strong even in the midst of the dollar rally.  Gold continued to go up even as the US dollar was pulling back.  Today the GLD (gold ETF) is still moving with the US dollar index (UUP), although … Continue reading →

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Mark Haines Will Be Missed

Posted on May 25, 2011 by David Durand

A word about Mark Haines’ (CNBC anchor) passing today.  You did not have to always agree with him to admire the natural and relaxed way he seemed to do his work.  When he got emotional, he had a point.  He … Continue reading →

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Market Timing the US Dollar:The Obvious Move is Down

Posted on May 18, 2011 by David Durand

Because the obvious move is down for the US dollar index, the fact that it is hanging onto the recent range of consolidation is positive.  That said, time is running out and you can expect a big move one way … Continue reading →

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Market Timing the US Dollar: Dollar UP, Stocks and Gold DOWN

Posted on May 12, 2011 by David Durand

So how is the US dollar rally going?  The dollar has just tested some support on the 15 minute chart for UUP at 21.55, but has slipped to 21.54. It now meets up with resistance at the 50 day moving … Continue reading →

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Market Timing the US Dollar: Driving Down Stocks and Gold

Posted on May 5, 2011 by David Durand

The US dollar index is back in rally mode, but how much could it rally and what does this mean for the stock and metals markets including gold?  The US dollar index could move up to about 74.5 to 75, … Continue reading →

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Market Timing the US Dollar: Falling Off the Ledge

Posted on April 11, 2011 by David Durand

How is the US dollar index (USDX) doing in the market timing realm? Not very well thank you.  Gold has broken out as have commodities and the US dollar broke the key 75.63 level I wrote about last week.  I … Continue reading →

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AAII Survey of Investor Sentiment: This Sentiment Spread Stinks

Posted on April 9, 2011 by David Durand

4-09-2011: A Review of the AAII Survey ® of Individual Investor Sentiment. The AAII Survey showed a Bull-Bear spread of 14.7% this week with 43.59% Bulls and 28.85% Bears.  (You can review all the data here: AAII Homepage) So what does … Continue reading →

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