Increasing demand following a lasting bottom generally leads to higher prices. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF has seen higher prices (since the June 24 low), but the candle formation since then reflect uncertainty, not increasing demand. ... >> READ MORE...

Ben Bernanke steered the Federal Reserve during some tumultuous times, but the most difficult decisions may yet be ahead: How do you take away the punch bowl without causing a withdrawal whiplash? Well, he may not have to face this problem. ... >> READ MORE...

From peak to trough and in a little more than two years, silver has lost 63% of its value. The iShares Silver ETF (SLV) would be an easy avenue for investors to capitalize on a possible powerful counter trend bounce. But where is the kind of support that will serve as a springboard?... >> READ MORE...

Things aren’t always what they seem. That’s certainly true with the golden VIX cross. It sports an absolutely flawless record since 2008. However, digging deeper reveals the flaws of this seemingly flawless indicator.... >> READ MORE...

Years of rising prices have conditioned investors not to fight QE. The recent stock market correction was expected and is nothing out of the ordinary, but the performance of Treasury should raise eyebrows.... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 Index triggered a beautiful ‘kiss good bye’ signal on Tuesday, before Bernanke spoke and sunk stocks. Interestingly, the sell signal for the S&P 500 could not be seen in the chart of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).... >> READ MORE...

On Thursday, gold prices tumbled to the lowest level since September 25, 2010. After a 33% slide, the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) – once the largest ETF in the universe – is officially in bear market territory. Why? Will it last?... >> READ MORE...

The Federal Reserve has become somewhat of a financial super hero. Sure, it’s not acting in everyone’s best interest (unless you’re a big bank), but it has the air of invincibility. But invincibility is a fickle thing and gold is showing Bernanke how fast it can be lost.... >> READ MORE...

When it comes to stocks in a QE market, good news is good news and bad news is good news. If the economy is getting better, great. If it’s getting worse, no sweat, we’ll get more QE. Here’s one ‘monster’ reason for getting more money from the Fed.... >> READ MORE...

The Australian dollar’s ‘down under’ freefall is worth a look for contrarian investors. The ‘dumb money’ is record short and the ‘smart money’ is record long the Aussie dollar, which has already completed the first steps necessary for a technical breakout.... >> READ MORE...