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.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Markets at Major Turning Points
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