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(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) Stocks were mixed all week as stronger retail numbers by industry leaders were robust, surprising analysts and economists. As the week wore on more earnings emerged with less ‘gloss’ and the markets reacted with some ‘whipsawing.’ Blue Chip stocks were in the limelight off and on the first three days as no direction defined itself. Both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed some positiveness, while … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) The markets Monday and Tuesday flowed aimlessly, neither gaining nor losing ground significantly..in anticipation. Investors’ and traders’ moods show no signs of direction, not affected by scattered earnings reports and future tightening by the Fed. And then Wednesday’s announcement came-soothing investors and traders alike and…with ‘good news.’ The July report showed inflation backed down to 8.5%. Six-tenths of a point sent the indices reeling…and up. The Nasdaq led the … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) After a couple of opening August sessions, a good rally spiked all indices on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite led the way splurging 2.6% and giving confidence to investors and traders. Both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average showed gains of 1.6% and 1,3% respectively. The bearishness to start August was dusted away Wednesday amid several possible negative factors: Pelosi’s unauthorized visit to Taiwan and the lingering interest … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) It Did Happen…Jerome Powell unleashed another bit of tightening…a 0.75 percentage-point interest-rate increase on Wednesday, surprising no one, as even the sharpest economists predicted. He was quick to indicate that ‘more increases’ might be needed, and would come monthly. Investors and traders alike appeared to accept the news in stride sending the markets higher and welcoming the ‘help’ as a step in the only direction possible in controlling inflation. … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) Tuesday’s ‘jack rabbit’ rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 754 points is a huge boast of investor confidence amid flat showings by the indices over the past month. Investors and traders alike were swayed by a new release of earnings. Both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 sported significant gains of 353 and 105 points respectively. Investors are buoyed by positive news that suggests the general … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) The markets opened with uncertainty Monday, with little direction, as investors and traders were in anticipation of the inflation number to be announced early Wednesday. The Labor Department released those figures and the numbers roiled, as inflation soared to a 40 year high in the month of June at an alarming rate of 9.1%, an over-whelming figure. This is the fastest inflation since 1981. Just about every consumer product … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) The three benchmark indices finished the first half of 2022 markedly lower, numbers that echo the economy. The S&P 500 fell 20.6%, the most in 52 years. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite led all indexes, dropping a note-worthy 29.5%, the largest decline ever. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 15.3%, with its value stocks suffering less. It too had the worst half since 1962. The interest hikes, supply problems, job … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) Across the board, this week stocks have edged lower, with the high-techs being abused to a greater degree. Investors and traders alike are worried about the future tightening and the effects of the early moves by the Federal Reserve. Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that with the already imposed rate increases and the expected future increases that the economy could ‘soften’ and lead to a more sustained fall and … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) Markets opened cautiously Thursday as investors and traders were digesting a week filled with much concerning financial news, and the slide began. Stocks began to react with ‘sincerity’ as downward moves were apparent in all sectors, and affected all indices with concern. The S&P 500 was off 3.,8%, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rocked, off 737 points. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite fell 4.6%, leading the sliding Indices. ‘Fateful … Read more…

(Justin Vaughn, Editor, Options Trading Report) Big news in the job market, as more than 390,000 new jobs were posted this week, giving traders and investors renewed confidence. Also, signs of the economy beginning to ‘chill’ as seen in several areas, namely the housing market supply. Consumer spending slowed, as saving accounts began to steady as the Fed keeps tightening and is undeterred in its mission to control and bring down inflation. Jerome Powell has … Read more…