DHUnplugged #383: What Are Bonds Telling Us?

Junk bonds are starting to roll over, Treasury spreads are tightening and the yield curve is flattening. Is the bond market trying to tell us something?

A preliminary razor/shave report and updates on markets, the tax plan, China’s economics and world events.

Plus the latest on the GE Closest to the Pin and more…

 


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DHUnplugged #382: The Purge

The Middle East is seeing some interesting activity as Saudi Arabia is purging many royal and government officials.

More domestic terror attacks than ever before and the frequency is alarming.

Economic reports, tax reform and stocks to watch – all discussed in this episode.

 


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DHUnplugged #381: No Spooking This Market

So much for the worry about October. Markets have no worries as economic and earnings report paint a rather pretty picture.

Tech leads the way over the last week and the appointment of the next Fed Chair is upon us.

Plenty of news to digest along with the latest updates – and a few stock picks to boot!

 


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DHUnplugged #380: EarningsPalooza

It is the heart of earnings season and markets seem to like what they see.

Plenty of good news from companies – some bad.

More stimulus to come from Japan?  A new Fed chief on the way?

Plus – a look into John’s bag of goodies from Trader Joe’s!

 


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DHUnplugged #379: Slow Grind

Markets continue to grind higher as if it is a one way trade.

Earnings season is underway and this week starts the onslaught of reports over the next month. So far, so good.

Apps may be the next political candidates to hit the trail and we are close to knowing who will b the next Fed chair.

 


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DHUnnplugged #377: We Have Framework

Small-cap stocks are on fire after the Trump tax reform plan framework is announced.

The economy is moving ahead nicely and the Fed still is on hold. Jobs numbers to be released Friday and market participants are looking forward to another strong report.

A look at commodity returns, the latest scams and more.

 


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DHUnplugged #376: Jumpy, Sloppy, Tweety

No storms provided by nature this week – however there are many to be found in markets.

Mega-cap name get pounded on valuation concerns while small-caps stage a stealth rally to all time highs. The healthcare bill appears all but dead in the water but there has been a flurry of Twitter activity regarding North Korea and NFL kneeling.

The Fed is on the move again – this time behind the scenes with an attempt to unwind their massive asset pile.

Volatility is once again removed from markets as a one-day downstroke is bought – plus plenty of current events to discuss in this episode.

 


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DHUnplugged #375: A Breach Of Confidence

Data beach of epic proportions. Apple’s new phone lineup, markets continue to rally.

We discuss the impacts of the Hurricanes plus crypto-currencies getting whacked after some comments from banksters.

Of course we cover all of the latest news and market information


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DHUnplugged #374: Mother Is Angry

North Korea is at it again and Mother Nature must be very angry about something.

Stocks are getting hit, bonds bought. Cryptocurrencies are in a tailspin after China’s recent hammer.

September has some very interesting lessons to teach us about markets and we explore this and other important recent news.

Plus- the winner of the Dryship’s Closest to The Pin is announced.

 


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