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Markets

Election Update – How Solid Is Biden’s Lead?
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

Lately, the news for Trump's re-election has not been good.  Wall Street is now thinking Biden will win.  The data indeed shows that Trump is behind. But his deficit is not as much as generally perceived, and nascent signs are showing Trump might be bottoming. ... Read More

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Employment in Pictures
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

A better than expected 4.8 million jobs were added back in June. The unemployment rate dropped to 11.1%.... Read More

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Will the Markets Allow the Fed to Stop Buying Bonds?
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

The Fed believes their security purchase programs are temporary. They are scheduled to end on September 30, but many investors believe these programs will be extended into 2021.... Read More

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Two Powerful Market Forces
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

The markets are caught between two powerful forces, a virus that appears to be picking up speed once again and fiscal/monetary support that appears to be unlimited. Which side prevails in this scenario?... Read More

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Why Is the Market Ignoring Rising COVID-19 Cases?
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

New daily infection counts have started rising in parts of the country. The markets have been slow to respond to this development, focusing instead on the Fed's massive stimulus and a belief that additional shutdowns will not be needed.... Read More

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COVID Cases Keep Rising
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

As the economy re-opens, infection counts keep spiking. What should be expected next?... Read More

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The Infinite Printing Press and Higher Prices
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

Yesterday Chairman Powell again hinted at the Fed put, a message which retails traders have heard loud and clear.... Read More

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Leon Cooperman’s Tears
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

Market dynamics are changing. They need to be understood and not dismissed.... Read More

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Mom and Pop vs. Wall Street
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

Volatility usually requires a couple elements. First, there must be some event that causes traders to rethink pricing. Second, there must be a large number of trades on the wrong side of this repricing. While fears of a second wave may be providing some of the impetus for a selloff, the massive bets being made by the retail crowd are exacerbating the moves.... Read More

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More on Retail Trading
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

While many are left debating the size and significance of the retail bid, the market does not sell off 6% on merely bad news. These types of daily moves occur when speculative bets reach a fever pitch.... Read More