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Market Timing Brief™ for the 6-24-2016 Close (6-30-2016 UPDATE): SP500 Takes a Brexit Hit. Gold Spikes as Rates Retest Prior Low and Bounce.

Posted on June 26, 2016 by David Durand

A Market Timing Report based on the 6-24-2016 Close, published Sunday June 26th, 2016 I deliver focused comments on the markets.  These are supplemented with “Tweets/StockTwits” (see links below). UPDATE 6-30-2016 after the close:  Now that we’ve reached the realm … Continue reading →

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Market Timing Brief for the 10-16-2015 Close (UPDATED 10-19-2015 “Volatility Healing of Market”): Stock Market Headed Higher. Gold Falls Under US Dollar Pressure. Rates Decline.

Posted on October 18, 2015 by David Durand

A Market Timing Report based on the 10-16-2015 Close, published Sunday Oct. 18th, 2015 UPDATE 10-19-2015: The Market Has Healed Substantially In Volatility Terms: Invest Accordingly This was too important not to share quickly.  But first, here’s a very relevant … Continue reading →

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Survey Says! The AAII Sentiment Survey of 9-2-2015 (UPDATE 9-10-2015): Too Much Complacency

Posted on September 3, 2015 by David Durand

What the AAII Individual Investor Sentiment Survey Says About the U.S. Stock Market Published on 9-03-2015: These comments are supplemented with “Tweets/StockTwits” (see links below) as well as my weekly weekend posts and needed intra-week updates. UPDATE 9-10-2015: Investors Still … Continue reading →

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Market Timing Brief for 08-31-2012: Metals Rally While Bonds Sizzle

Posted on September 5, 2012 by David Durand

Based on the 8-31-2012 Close published Monday, 9-03-2012 UPDATE 9-6-2012 9:41 pm: NOW we have a fresh breakout for the SP500 Index.  The breakout is supported by a collapse in the VIX volatility index, a collapse in the 10 Year … Continue reading →

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Market Timing Brief for 08-24-2012: Topped Out

Posted on August 28, 2012 by David Durand

Based on the 8-24-2012 Close published Sunday, 8-26-2012 UPDATE on 8-31-2012 at 10:36 am: Dr. Ben gave his Jackson Hole speech and said enough to confuse the market which has been since gyrating up and down within a range.  He … Continue reading →

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Market Timing Brief for 08-17-2012: Creep Up About to Stop? Mixed Signals and Exactly What to Follow

Posted on August 20, 2012 by David Durand

Based on the 8-17-2012 Close published Sunday, 8-19-2012 UPDATE on 8-22-2012 at 10:18 am:  Look for a close below 1410.03 to confirm a correction in the SP500 Index.  The 10 Year Treasury Note (TNX) rally this am, which represents a … Continue reading →

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