VIX fear index falls to signal “Everything is ok” complacency
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Has the market given up on gold as a hedge?
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One indicator to watch is the percentage of stocks trading above their 200-day moving average. That figure has dropped to just 59%, the lowest level in eight months
Trick or Trend: Add corporate bonds to your list of possible flash crashes
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Greece. EuroZone deflation. A slowing economy in China. An uncertain calendar at the Federal Reserve. In February the U.S. market was willing to look past all these and other issues. In March they’ve moved to the top of mind again
Stronger than expected February job growth continues dip in U.S. stocks
The economy added more jobs than expected in February—295,000 vs. projections of a 240,000 increase—and U.S. stocks have tumbled on the news
Crude inventories up more than expected–oil prices down, VIX volatility up
The oil market has taken a hit this morning from a larger than expected increase in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories. Inventories increased by 10.3 million barrels from the previous week
Traders are betting that volatility will bounce back to January levels after a very calm February
The bets on higher volatility are back on. The Chicago Board of Options Exchange Volatility Index, otherwise known as the VIX or the “fear index,” fell 36% in February as the major U.S. stock indexes moved to new highs.
VIX fear index moves lower with a sigh of relief; remains in swing trade range
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