DHUnplugged #433: Dead Cred

The yield curve is collapsing. This could be something important to watch as the 2/10’s are on a path to invert.

Plenty of conjecture over what really happened at the G-20 meeting – we get to the bottom it.

Plus, a look at the hottest scam that is raking in lots of money from unsuspecting seniors.

 


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DHUnplugged #432: TanksGiving

End of year warm-up for Closest to The Pin announced.

A look into year-end holiday spending. Crude oil is in focus again and a peek at the cryptocurrency space.

The new craze of living in a PodPartment is really interesting – we have a sample floor-plan to discuss.

Plus – What JCD is not writing this week…


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DHUnplugged #431: The Comeuppance

There are plenty of reasons for buyers to be stepping away.

Social media and other companies that have been preying on customers are finally getting their comeuppance.

Oil falls below $58 per barrel and much more discussed in this episode.


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DHUnplugged #430: Election Direction

Plenty of experts debating on the direction of the markets post mid-term elections. We take a look at some potential outcomes.

A quick market update and some interesting insights.

Plus – Apple’s earnings, economics, HQ2 and more discussed in this episode.


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DHUnplugged #429: HalloWeenieMarkets

October is known for scary things. But this market selloff is really starting to unnerve investors.

Plenty of spooky headlines are leading the way causing some panic and disorderly selling.

We find some interesting statistical anomalies that may be pointing to an oversold level worthy of buying. Plus a look at some of the recent news that is shaping sentiment.


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DHUnplugged #428: Painful Probing

Sellers have emerged with a vengeance over the past couple of weeks. Earnings are spotty and there was clearly a bit too much exuberance going into this quarter.

Yet, after a very poor opening, buyers started to nibble and that helped to rescue markets on Tuesday.

What lies ahead?

We cover the latest earnings, outlook and some key news of the week.


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DHUnplugged #427: Sinkhole

Markets have seen a pronounced change in appetite for risk over the past couple of weeks. With earnings season now beginning, will that change?

Beneath the markets there has been a good amount of carnage that has create a cavity that was open and ready for sellers to step into. A sinkhole of sorts – what to expect moving forward.

427Plus – a look into the news that is shaping markets and more…


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DHUnplugged #426: Bull/Bear Cage-Fight

Rates are rising and equity markets are not too keen on that. The good news is getting too good and that is setting up expectations for more rate hikes to come.

China adds stimulus in the form of lower reserve requirements, but after a elongated holiday they close down toward the lows.

Earnings season is around the corner and all eyes are on the latest reports and guidance.

 


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DHUnplugged #425: TriggerFree Jazzy Hands

Trade dispute with Canada appears to be resolved and markets respond positively. Oil prices continue to surge and Fed continues to ratchet rates higher.

News on the employment picture are coming that will give us one more piece of evidence about the direction for the economy.

Plus, a new Closest to the Pin is announced along with some interesting dissection of the latest business and investment news.

 


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DHUnplugged #424: The Trade Kerfuffle

What to call it? If it looks like a trade-war, swims like a trade-war, and quacks like a trade-war, then it probably is a trade-war. But call it what you will….

Plenty of M&A news this week and an update on the never-ending buybacks that are helping to support markets.

The latest on the Hindenburg Omen calls and more….

 


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