On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve made waves by cutting interest rates by half a percentage point. While market responded positively, whether this marks a successful move remains uncertain. David Rosenberg’s Top Picks: Long-Term Treasury Bonds, Gold, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, and Dividend Growth Stocks “The Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut...
In today’s trading session, we’re diving into critical market factors, including news events, the Average True Range (ATR), and practical trading strategies. Let’s explore how to interpret these elements for a successful trading day. 1. Monitoring News Events: The Backbone of Market Movements When entering a trading session, it’s essential...
Long-term bond yields rose even after the Federal Reserve made a significant move to cut interest rates. Here’s why. On Wednesday, the Fed reduced short-term borrowing costs by half a percentage point, lowering the target range to 4.75%-5%. This was the central bank’s first rate cut in four years, aimed...
Keeping your NinjaTrader indicators and strategies up to date is crucial for efficient trading. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to upgrade an indicator or strategy, such as the Sonic indicator, in just a few simple steps. Step 1: Remove the Old Indicator Before installing the new version,...
Small-cap stocks are navigating a fog of uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economy and Federal Reserve policy, analysts say. Despite a strong rally over the past month, where the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) climbed 3%, outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.4% gain, questions remain about the sustainability of this momentum. Investors are...
Analyst Joe Tuckey suggests that a larger rate cut from the Federal Reserve may indicate “growth concerns and economic trouble ahead.” The U.S. dollar has been sliding as markets brace for the Fed’s anticipated interest rate cut on Wednesday. The size of the cut could determine whether the dollar weakens...
