[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS80ckRxSjZiOTZSMA==[/video_player] The stock indexes end the day slightly lower once again. As rates move higher all eyes will be on the jobs report on Friday to see if the report will affirm the expected rate hike next week or give the Fed an excuse to delay. For the SPX we look back at the expected move for this week and see we are right on the edge of the lower part of the expected move. In tonight’s video let’s look at the 2 scenarios that can occur from here and why…

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9JRkgtbUN1Wnd2MA==[/video_player] After nearly 4 months of complacency a few definitive signs of volatility may truly be emerging. The Sp100 today opened with 95 decliners, first time we have seen this since early November. Moreover, the XLF sold off a bit today with bonds selling off as well. Lastly, we shall build a bullish spread in the TLT as the bonds have seemingly priced in a rate increase for the March FMOC meeting. Let’s take a look…

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9pSzVmZW1yRmJfMA==[/video_player] Markets moved well within our expected range this past week, even though IPO mania and a Wednesday rally has buyers believing the markets are impervious to anything. Moving forward keep a close eye on your overall risks as bulls will attempt to buy in every dip and bears will look for a catalyst to spark a sell-off. Though traders and investors may not agree on much; we are all starting to come to the conclusion a rally of this magnitude will not end well. Opportunity is large in what can only be described as a low volatility yet high risk situation. Let’s take a look…

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9LdFp4bDZkMTZVRQ==[/video_player] All of the major indexes popped to all time highs today on the heels of a positive tone from the new administration. Bonds sharply lower sent financials higher. The brokerage firms rebounded today after being hit hard yesterday on the news of an all out discount commission war. In tonight’s video let’s revisit the expected move. Despite the today’s rally the SPX is on the brink of what was expected for this week. The next two days are critical let’s see what to expect…

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9VWEFzaGE4U1owTQ==[/video_player] If you missed today’s trading day you didn’t miss much. Indexes moved sideways on very light volume. A complacent market will move at some point. Could tomorrow’s State of the Union address be that catalyst? Let’s take a look…

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9oRmlsbzFRbWRLQQ==[/video_player] The major indexes ended the shortened week slightly off all time highs. Where is the volatility? That is the big question on every trader’s mind. In this important weekend edition we will dissect the various sectors and the market in search of volatility and the opportunities they might present…