Why Are Stock Markets Reacting Positively to a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut?
At first glance, it seems that the Federal Reserve (Fed) hit the panic button by lowering the federal funds rate by 50 basis points...
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Sep 16
The Importance of Mental Preparation: When Psychology Drives the Markets
After recording its worst weekly performance of the year (-4.25%), the S&P 500 bounced back with its best weekly performance since last...
Sep 10
Are you aware of your emotional triggers?
Self-awareness is about recognizing your own emotions, thoughts, and reactions. Emotional triggers, on the other hand, are external or...
Aug 30
VIX Discrepancies: Futures vs. Spot Market
On August 5th, the VIX, the volatility index of the S&P 500, reached 65, a level we had not seen since the pandemic crisis. However,...
Aug 22
The Art of Patience Inspired by the Cougar
The cougar, the ultimate master of patience, teaches us a valuable lesson for any trader striving for excellence. Hidden in the shadows,...
Aug 15
Key Factors Driving Bitcoin's Performance
In a recent publication, the research firm DataTrek summarized the findings of an academic paper titled "What Drives Crypto Asset...
Aug 5
The Nikkei 225 Plunges by 12.4%
Carry trade is a popular financial strategy that allows investors to profit from the interest rate differentials between different...
Jul 30
S&P500 - A Rebound Before a More Pronounced Decline?
In July, the VIX, the volatility index of the S&P500, increased from 12 to 19. According to DataTrek, in the past 34 years, there have...
Jul 26
Flavor of the Month: U.S. Small-Cap Stocks
Since the beginning of the month, the Russell 2000 (IWM), the benchmark index for small-cap stocks in the United States, has increased by...
Jul 12
Beyond the Numbers: The Importance of Anecdotes
In the field of stock market investment and active trading, it is crucial to adopt a rigorous approach based on proven principles or...
Jul 4
Breaking the Rumination Cycle
When I was a full-time trader, I often found myself ruminating during holidays when the U.S. stock markets were closed. I would...
Jun 17
Air Pollution as an Indicator of the Chinese Economy
To evaluate economic growth in China, DataTrek uses real-time air quality readings.
Jun 10
Volatility During U.S. Presidential Election Periods
Last Friday, the VIX, the volatility index of the S&P500, closed at 12.22, significantly lower than its historical daily average of...
Jun 3
Central Banks Are Showing an Increasing Appetite for Gold
Recently, DataTrek shared an analysis from the New York Federal Reserve about the market share of the US dollar held by central banks...
May 27
Introducing 'Market Munchies' with Michel Villa
As announced in our previous post, the moment has arrived to introduce Michel Villa as our newest contributor at WealthUmbrella!
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