I could be mistaken, but I'm seeing a lot of price divergences
across mkts. TZA trend up all day, now appears to be breaking down,
TNA @80.08 was good for a nibble with tight stop.
the setup: US markets down ~ 2+/-% (Europe ~ -2.6%), POMO today
less than $2 billion in long bonds., thin holiday trade (going to
get thinner later this afternoon), what happens if the mkt holds
near the lows or continues to slide nearer the close, will the
'machines' get turned off early? hmmmmm
if I recall, last time we were
down 300+ plus this time of day ..... nah, couldn't
happen....????? but ya never know....
listening to Austin Goolsbee, responding to Rick S. on CNBC, not
worried about rising rates due to foreign concerns of US debt. said
rates so low that even a 250 bp rise wouldn't be a concern.
(HUH? good thing Bernanke didn't say that) such a rise would really
raise US debt service especially (expand deficit) with constant $1
trillion deficits as far as the eye can see. US Treasury has
news release which says 'S&P view is political in nature' -
afraid of what that is supposed to mean. S&P now says US has 1
in 3 chance of debt downgrade from AAA over course of next 2 years.
IMHO, this will give Tea Party advocates more ammunition to hold
congress hostage to the debt ceiling hike. While we may view this
as mere politics, Non US market participates WILL view this as
brinkmanship. 'buckle up', that could be an understatement...
Interesting timing of the debt ceiling
battle as QE2 ends. Keep in mind for today, this is Holiday
week trading, especially at today and tomorrow close - could get
real thin.
haven't found the article, but CNBC snippet said S&P
concerned long term budget/deficit issues won't get fully addressed
until 2013 and that is too far along. not sure if they address the
debt ceiling issue come next month (or July which will be the
'final' deadline.)
news note that Bolivia (via today's news conference) seeking
possible recision of concessions on mines run by PAAS. calling it a
'recovery' not a nationalization
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zach06
covered 1/2 the /ym shorts for six ticks.. move the stop to breakeven - 1
Posted by hazbin1 on 20th of Apr 2011 at 01:26 pm
yeah, but Matt and Steve are trading 'cars'.
and the mkts are rather liquid
there.
ever improving
Watchlist change/improvement
Posted by hazbin1 on 19th of Apr 2011 at 07:51 am
NICE and clean now, thanks
FWIW
Posted by hazbin1 on 18th of Apr 2011 at 01:55 pm
I could be mistaken, but I'm seeing a lot of price divergences across mkts. TZA trend up all day, now appears to be breaking down, TNA @80.08 was good for a nibble with tight stop.
a perfect storm?
Posted by hazbin1 on 18th of Apr 2011 at 11:11 am
the setup: US markets down ~ 2+/-% (Europe ~ -2.6%), POMO today less than $2 billion in long bonds., thin holiday trade (going to get thinner later this afternoon), what happens if the mkt holds near the lows or continues to slide nearer the close, will the 'machines' get turned off early? hmmmmm
if I recall, last time we were
down 300+ plus this time of day ..... nah, couldn't
happen....????? but ya never know....
US government in denial
Posted by hazbin1 on 18th of Apr 2011 at 10:09 am
listening to Austin Goolsbee, responding to Rick S. on CNBC, not worried about rising rates due to foreign concerns of US debt. said rates so low that even a 250 bp rise wouldn't be a concern. (HUH? good thing Bernanke didn't say that) such a rise would really raise US debt service especially (expand deficit) with constant $1 trillion deficits as far as the eye can see. US Treasury has news release which says 'S&P view is political in nature' - afraid of what that is supposed to mean. S&P now says US has 1 in 3 chance of debt downgrade from AAA over course of next 2 years. IMHO, this will give Tea Party advocates more ammunition to hold congress hostage to the debt ceiling hike. While we may view this as mere politics, Non US market participates WILL view this as brinkmanship. 'buckle up', that could be an understatement...
Interesting timing of the debt ceiling
battle as QE2 ends. Keep in mind for today, this is Holiday
week trading, especially at today and tomorrow close - could get
real thin.
cnbc reporting
futures
Posted by hazbin1 on 18th of Apr 2011 at 09:19 am
haven't found the article, but CNBC snippet said S&P concerned long term budget/deficit issues won't get fully addressed until 2013 and that is too far along. not sure if they address the debt ceiling issue come next month (or July which will be the 'final' deadline.)
6point drop
futures
Posted by hazbin1 on 18th of Apr 2011 at 09:07 am
S&P reduces US debt ratings outlook to negative. 'affirms' AAA
E Trade baby
ETrade baby learns a hard lesson
Posted by hazbin1 on 18th of Apr 2011 at 07:48 am
LOL
VIX
Posted by hazbin1 on 15th of Apr 2011 at 07:31 am
courtesy of sentimentrader:
http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2011/04/14/546391/more-thoughts-on-whats-behind-low-volatility/
PAAS
Posted by hazbin1 on 14th of Apr 2011 at 01:55 pm
news note that Bolivia (via today's news conference) seeking possible recision of concessions on mines run by PAAS. calling it a 'recovery' not a nationalization
GOOG
Posted by hazbin1 on 14th of Apr 2011 at 09:23 am
will they release early or on time?
http://investor.google.com/earnings/2011/Q1_google_earnings.html
insider perspective
matt taibbi on the real houswives of wall street
Posted by hazbin1 on 13th of Apr 2011 at 07:08 am
I understand it was a great ride for Dean Witter employees.
hmmm
POMO schedule
Posted by hazbin1 on 12th of Apr 2011 at 03:17 pm
it was a monday???
POMO schedule
Posted by hazbin1 on 12th of Apr 2011 at 03:05 pm
should have known the mkt would be down today, none scheduled for today
nice timing
Expedition
Posted by hazbin1 on 12th of Apr 2011 at 09:46 am
thanks Michael/Matt, that supported my move into TNA @84. stop loss now b/e
there's the problem
Expedition
Posted by hazbin1 on 12th of Apr 2011 at 09:39 am
the shepherds are on the inside getting a ride, they should be pulling
alternate symbol
kv/a
Posted by hazbin1 on 8th of Apr 2011 at 10:12 am
try kva
I can better that one
CHK Setup
Posted by hazbin1 on 7th of Apr 2011 at 01:43 pm
I've got 2 teenage boys and they'd opt for dogs and beans
but what if
LNG
Posted by hazbin1 on 6th of Apr 2011 at 11:01 am
3/8/11 repeats itself? I'm down there, just in case...
LNG
Posted by hazbin1 on 6th of Apr 2011 at 10:58 am
got my 'hand' out for a falling knife,
just in case...