DAX Index on Critical Support Zone
The DAX Index remains in a very strong bullish trend! After a recent 5% consolidation, the index is back at the major support zone between 22,190-22,320. Keep an eye on the price action for potential opportunities. Source: Bloomberg
Russell 2000 Index Back on Major Support Zone
After a 20% consolidation since the November high, the Russell 2000 Index is back on the major swing support zone between 1993-2058. It’s also revisiting the breakout level from the April 2022 - December 2023 consolidation. Keep an eye on the price action at these levels for potential opportunities. Source: Bloomberg
Americans Fall Behind on Car Payments
Source: Win Smart, CFA @WinfieldSmart, Bloomberg
The Fed's preferred measure of inflation (Core PCE) moved up to 2.8% in February & remains well above their 2% target that has yet to be achieved.
Here are the details 👇 YoY Growth: PCE (Feb), 2.5% Vs. 2.5% Est. (prev. 2.5%) Core PCE, 2.8% Vs. 2.7% Est. (prev. 2.6%) MoM Growth: PCE (Feb), 0.3% Vs. 0.3% Est. (prev. 0.3%) Core PCE, 0.4% Vs. 0.3% Est. (prev. 0.3%) ➡️ The market is expecting the Fed to hold rates steady again at their next meeting on May 7 (at 4.25-4.50%). Source: Charlie Bilello
Base on base in silver...
Source: J-C Parets
The median household income necessary to purchase the median priced home for sale in the US ($124k) is now 57% higher than the current median household income ($79k).
This is the most unaffordable housing market in history. Source: Charlie Bilello @charliebilello
‼️Gold shipments to the US are SKYROCKETING:
Swiss gold exports to the US hit a record 404 metric tons over the last 3 months. Gold stockpiles on the Comex hit a record 42.6 million ounces on Tuesday, almost DOUBLE the inventory at the end of 2024. Rush for gold is real. Source: Global Markets Investor
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Leveraged loans have already broken down. Will junk bonds start to roll over as well? Source: Bloomberg, Crescat Capital
