QUESTION: Hi Marty… I’ve been reading your blog for several years now. I’ve been trying to understand the basics about your reversal system is with no luck. Yet I’ve been trading stocks with only simple trend lines for years using basic tech A. PS I still don’t even understand how the Federal Reserve works either… […]
ASIA: There are ongoing concerns regarding how the Chinese slowdown and rising oil prices will impact global economy. There was no real news emanating regarding progress with the US-China trade deal. However, due to the shortages of US pork, China announced they will release 10,000 MT of pork from its central reserves this week in […]
QUESTION: Marty; I am trying to understand your comments that the Canadian real estate has peaked in real terms. Does this mean it will still rise as the currency declines as a hedge against the government in your shift from public to private confidence? HG ANSWER: Canada will benefit from the capital inflows to North […]
The hunt for money is moving into high gear in Germany. Prior to 2017, it was possible to buy gold anonymously in quantities up to €15,000. In 2017, this limit was reduced to €10,000. Now, Merkel has drastically reduced this limit to just €2,000 beginning in 2020. Any transaction greater than that amount requires the […]
ASIA: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying was quick to dispel rumors that Iran was responsible for the drone attacks on the weekend. “In the absence of conclusive investigation and results, we don’t think it is responsible to blame anyone,” a spokesperson said. “Our position is that we are against any action that aggravates or […]
ASIA: Hong Kong’s $37 billion bid to takeover the London Stock Exchange (LSE) was rejected this Friday. The LSE board unanimously rejected the bid due to “fundamental flaws.” Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) had hoped the deal would “create a truly global market infrastructure group connecting the East and West.” Recent reports suggest that […]
ASIA: US President Trump announced today that they will delay any tariffs on around 250 billion USD worth of Chinese goods as a “gesture of goodwill” ahead of the talks next month. China yesterday announced they will remove tariffs on 17 US products ranging from medicine to produce. According to a White House official, they […]
ASIA: Finally, some positive news from the US and China trade war as China announced they will exempt 16 categories of products from US tariffs today ahead of the meeting early next month. The two main categories of products were seafood and medicines related to cancer, perhaps looking at these products as more of a […]
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ASIA: In a strategy to open Chinese markets to the international investors, China scrapped the rule that limits international funds to purchase Chinese stocks and bonds. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange said today that it has removed the 300 billion USD cap on international purchases of the assets. This is a significant step in […]
