We’re in a new regime: higher volatility, lower liquidity, global deleveraging. Risk assets face bigger price swings and downward pressure…. $6.4 trillion erased from global markets in the past 3 weeks.

The “pain trade” is back… That means for traders it's a good time to consider smaller position sizing, wider stops and much more discerning execution. – Smaller size to reduce total exposure – Wider stops to account for illiquid, volatile trading conditions – Discerning execution to limit overtrading — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) August 6, …

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Gold Price Looking Explosive For Two Big Reasons

Recently, investors have realized that bad economic news is in fact bad news, and the global financial system is reeling. Here’s what happens next… From Peter Reagan at Birch Gold Group | Reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Gold prices remain at near-record levels, trading at $2,450, despite some skepticism earlier in the year Recently, disappointing economic …

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Disturbing price of water in the Houston Texas Area

by seasnake Went to a few stores and at Sam’s Club decided to replenish my bottled water supply. Picked up three cases at just over $4.00 each from the last pallet holding them, only a few were left. Right next to them were the new pallets priced at just under $8.00 each. Same brand, much …

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Gold Price Changes Ahead! Experts Reveal Their Predictions

Last week, gold set another all-time high price record. Today we discuss the forces driving gold’s price, specifically central banks and commodities contracts, and what to expect… From Peter Reagan at Birch Gold Group This week, Your News to Know rounds up the latest top stories involving gold and the overall economy. Stories include: Gold hits new all-time …

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The S&P 500’s price to peak earnings ratio has soared to 25.9, the highest since 2000…. Nasdaq: Large Engulfing candle, followed by a falling window.

The S&P 500's price to peak earnings ratio has moved up to 25.9, its highest level since 2000 and 50% above the historical median. $SPXhttps://t.co/l5IYmkf6Ih pic.twitter.com/DFI74St163 — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) July 17, 2024 Nasdaq Large Engulfing candle, followed by a falling window 2 major warnings🚨 Engulfing is a bearish trend reversal candle. Falling window is …

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Allstate seeks 34% rate hike for California homeowners; State Farm threatens to exit without price increases.

Allstate is seeking an increase in its California homeowners insurance premiums by an average of 34%. According to the California Department of Insurance, the Allstate homeowners filing was received by the Department on April 14, 2023. The initial rate request was 39.6%. Consumer Watchdog petitioned to intervene in July 2023. In January of this year, …

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Crypto price dump leads to hefty liquidations in derivatives market. Lowest Bitcoin has traded in 5 months.

Over $170 billion wiped off cryptocurrencies as market tanks on Mt. Gox bitcoin payout fears Bitcoin’s price fell under $55,000 for the first time since February. At one point in time, the entire cryptocurrency market shed more than $170 billion in combined market capitalization in the last 24 hours. On Friday, the trustee for the …

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13 of the 15 housing markets at the highest home price correction risk are in Florida; Insurance premiums spike 100%

Florida is facing notable risks in its housing markets. According to a recent report by Parcl Labs, 13 out of the 15 housing markets labeled as “at risk” are located in Florida. Here are some key points: Reasons for Risk: Hurricane Ian: The impact of Hurricane Ian in September 2022 has contributed to additional softening in Southwest Florida. Spiked Home …

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Cyberattacks cripple car dealerships, causing delays and price hikes due to software outage.

CDK Global, a major player in the auto sales industry, provides software technology to thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada. Unfortunately, they recently faced a multiday outage due to back-to-back cyberattacks. Here’s what you need to know: Impact: The outage affected many operations at dealerships, potentially causing delays for prospective car buyers. …

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For how long this low vol with high equity price is sustainable?

$VIX and $SPY Cycles.. For how long this low vol with high equity price is sustainable? pic.twitter.com/IuKSihahEk — Guilherme Tavares (@i3_invest) June 17, 2024 Inflation expectations just took a nose dive As 5-year breakeven inflation fell from 2.27 to 2.11 just last week This is coming on back of oil declining sharply Such a setup …

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Why “Outrageously High” Gold Price Predictions Are Not B.S.

This week brings us gold price forecasts you could call outrageous, ranging from $3,000 to $40,000 per ounce. Outrageous, that is, until we remember that there’s no actual limit on gold’s price… By Peter Reagan, for Birch Gold Group | Reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Gold prices could realistically reach $7,000 to $40,000, according to experts …

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High price cuts in top 10 housing markets indicate growing seller desperation. Realtors admit that “we’re in a housing depression”.

Top 10 Housing Markets with the highest price cut rate in May 2024. More price cuts mean more seller desperation. And a greater likelihood that prices drop in the future. 1. Tampa – 37% price cut rate 📉2. Austin – 36%3. Colorado Springs – 36%4. Denver – 36%5. Jacksonville… pic.twitter.com/F3mGea53MK — Nick Gerli (@nickgerli1) June …

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Russian-Chinese gas pipeline deal stalled due to Beijing’s price demands

Russia’s attempts to strike a deal with China to construct a gas pipeline have stalled due to Beijing’s unreasonable demands regarding price and supply volumes, citing the Financial Times. Sources revealed that China demanded to pay prices close to Russia’s heavily subsidized domestic rates and committed to purchasing only a small fraction of the planned …

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Russia producing shells at 25% price of NATO countries – media

Russia is able to produce artillery shells much faster and cheaper than Ukraine’s backers in the US and Europe, Sky News has reported, citing a study by the consulting firm Bain & Company. According to the research, based on publicly available data, Russian factories are projected to make or refurbish approximately 4.5 million rounds this …

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Phoenix housing market on brink of collapse: skyrocketing inventory sparks fears of price declines

Phoenix is experiencing a significant increase in home inventory, with active listings in April 2024 reaching nearly 15,000, a 50% rise compared to the previous year and a staggering 326% increase over two years. This surge in inventory could lead to declines in home prices in the second half of 2024, challenging the narrative of …

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