Saturday, August 09, 2008

Markets at Major Turning Points

Gold at Major Support










Most of the evidence suggests the bounce will be small, and prices will continue to drop. But, traders don't bet it that way.

Bond Refunding Successful
US Treasury sold $27 billion of notes and bonds following the largest increase in CPI since the Volcker years.

Treasury Note Futures









Treasury Bond Futures









Note that ond prices surged following a successful auction.

Corporate Bond Spreads Falling











Stocks finding Support

NYSE Composite











S&P 500











Russell 2000











SUMMARY
10 years from now this time will be seen as a major turning point in stocks. With inflation banished, and the bull market in bonds ended, only stocks will have the investment potential for the future.

Remember, stock prices rise when interest rates come down and stay down.