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Paban Raj Pandey left a senior analyst position at a small hedge fund in January 2014, and started blogging in April of that year. With 20 years’ industry experience, he primarily focuses on US equities, macro, technical analysis, and derivatives (particularly options). Paban shares his ...more

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Commitment Of Traders This Week, How Non-Commercials Are Positioned
Either bond vigilantes are not convinced inflation is a genuine concern or they are beginning to price in economic slowdown induced by earlier tightening of monetary policy.
Amid Heightened Inflation Worry, 10-Year T-Yield Vulnerable To Downside Surprise
As talk around inflation has gone up several notches, the 10-year treasury yield sits on triple support. A breach has room to squeeze TLT shorts.
Major Equity Indices Break Out To New Highs, Worth Keeping Immediate Support In Mind
Major equity indices had a good week last week. Stocks are currently in the midst of many crosscurrents, not to mention inflation, aggressive monetary policy and several extended metrics.
Latest Commitment Of Traders, Future Positions Of Non-Commercials
Doves have won – for now. But stocks are hooked on this monetary morphine.
Fed Put At Work – After Slight Hiccup Last Week, Equity Indices Back At/Near Highs
One of the primary reasons for equity bulls to maintain their positive posture is the monetary support provided by the Fed.
Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned As Of June 15
Last week’s FOMC meeting pulled a surprise on markets. Members brought forward their projections for interest rate hikes into 2023, with 11 of them penciling in at least two quarter-point increases for 2023.
Dynamics Between Buybacks, Margin Debt, Foreigners’ Purchases Of US Stocks And Extended Multiples
Buybacks made a comeback in 1Q21. Nonetheless, they are no longer as strong a tailwind for equities as they were in 2018 and 2019. Margin debt and foreigners continue to support stocks, and will pose problems once they turn.
Breakouts Imminent On Major US Equity Indices, Staying Power A Question Mark
Major US equity indices are itching to break out. The question is, what then? Indices remain stretched on several timeframes. Longs have shown dogged determination but shorts are likely to decide if the momentum will have the staying power.
CoT This Week - What Funds Are Buying, Future Hints
The overall action is listless, with bulls beginning to wish for softer economic data, even as they doggedly maintain a buy-the-dip mentality.
Household Income Boosted By Stimulus Checks, Job Openings Hitting New Highs
Job openings are at record highs. If past is prelude, this leads to job creation. This time around, thanks to stimulus money, Americans do not seem desperate for jobs, unless wages rise enough to tempt them back into the labor force.
Hooked On Monetary Morphine, Large-Caps Are Beginning To Wish For Softer Data
The Fed is committed to its current pace of asset accumulation. But at some point, tapering will happen. The question is, will markets suffer from withdrawal symptoms?
CoT This Week: First June Look At What Hedge Funds Are Buying
They are trying to prepare the markets for a day when the Fed starts unwinding its already-massive balance sheet. Meanwhile the status quo remains, which is volatility bulls’ inability to hold the rallies.
After 4 Up Weeks, Gold At Crucial Juncture – Pause Likely Before $1,920s Get Taken Out
Gold has rallied for four straight weeks – up more than 14 percent from early March. Last week, the metal just about tested crucial resistance at $1,920s.
This Week's Peek At What Noncommercials Are Buying, CoT
The question is, when would the markets begin to seriously worry about tapering?
VIX Unable To Hold Rallies, But At Lower Bound Of Dual Trend-Line Support
Volatility bulls have not been able to sustain rallies. Amidst this, non-commercials have been quietly reducing net shorts in VIX futures. If the past is any guide, VIX does not peak until these traders go net long or get close.
Commitment Of Traders: Weekly Peek At Futures, Hedge Fund Buying
Non-commercials have been quietly reducing their net shorts, which are currently at a 48-week low. The short-covering has not yet resulted in meaningful upward pressure on VIX.
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