Market Talk – December 3rd, 2015

December 3, 2015

Continued speculation that additional official support would be available next week in China supported the Shanghai Stock Index yet again. The strong close (of over +1.3% higher) in Asia has been short-lived as the events in Europe have reversed most, … Continue reading

Understanding Energy Models

December 3, 2015

QUESTION: Your energy model turned negative on the daily level just before the rally in the euro. That meant the market was then oversold if I understood your explanations. Thanks for a great conference PK ANSWER: Yes, the fact that … Continue reading

Euro & the Carry Trade

December 3, 2015

QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong, the rally in the euro and the failure to see a similar move in gold certainly makes this appear to be just a short cover rally. Correct? ANSWER: Yes. This illustrates just how big the short euro position … Continue reading

Thai Baht Preparing to Collapse?

December 3, 2015

The Thai government has taken steps toward the elimination of cash moving forward. Thailand is abandoning its ‘safe haven’ image. This is yet another step to drive capital to the dollar. (Note: this chart shows the Baht against the dollar so a … Continue reading

Market Talk December 2nd, 2015

December 3, 2015

Rumors between dealers that Chinese authorities could be about to introduce new incentives to boost property prices saw the Shanghai Index rally 2.3% in today’s trading. The Hang Seng closed marginally firmer also (+0.5%) but only a smidgeon in comparison. … Continue reading

The Institutional Conference

December 2, 2015

Yes the Institutional Conference next Spring will be priced at $10,000 per entity and will include a 2 week trial to that level of service.

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