Setup for a potential primary bull market signal on TLT and IEF completed on 3/26/25
posted on: March 26, 2025
Overview: It appears that all markets are anticipating a new wave of liquidity is about to be released. Gold, stocks, and crypto are edging higher. Notably, even bonds, which have been mired in a bear market, have experienced a rally. To be clear: The “setup” is for a potential primary bull market signal. It is […]
While the Bear market in bonds persists, a secondary reaction was signaled on January 30, 2025
posted on: January 31, 2025
Overview: It looks like all markets are sensing that a new wave of liquidity is about to be released. Gold, stocks, and crypto are edging higher. Notably, even bonds, which have been mired in a bear market, have experienced a rally. General Remarks: In this post, I extensively elaborate on the rationale behind employing two […]
Dow Theory Signals Bear Market in Bonds on 12/18/24
posted on: December 19, 2024
Powell’s Hawkish Tone Triggers Major Shifts in TLT and IEF Overview: All markets, notably bonds, reacted negatively to Powell’s more hawkish stance, as investors had anticipated more substantial and frequent rate cuts. The big drop TLT and IEF experienced on 12/18/24 triggered a primary bear market signal. Later today, or tomorrow, I will write about […]
Bonds at crossroads: Set up for a potential bear market signal for TLT and IEF completed on 11/27/24
posted on: November 29, 2024
Dissecting the most recent price action for TLT & IEF. Key price levels to monitor Overview: the most recent rally within an extended secondary (bearish) reaction has set up TLT and IEF for a potential primary bear market signal. The trend remains bullish to this day, but if the key prices I show in this […]
From Indecision to Confirmation: US Bonds Show Clear Bullish Trends
posted on: August 1, 2024
Exploring the Bullish Implications of TLT’s Recent Breakout Overview: On 7/15/24, I wrote that there was indecision concerning the trend for US bonds. Depending on the time frame one got contradictory readings. You can get the details here. The indecision is over. On 7/31/24, TLT (long-term maturity bonds ETF) surged higher, which has bullish implications […]
Bonds at crossroads: Contradictory setups completed imply the trend is now unclear
posted on: July 15, 2024
Once hesitation is over, the next move can be explosive. Overview: The bond market is really at a crossroads. Depending on the timeframe applied, we got two contradictory potential signals. The shorter-term application of the Dow Theory, which I favor in cases like this as it is more reactive, completed the setup for a potential […]
Dow Theory Signals Bull Market for Bonds on 6/4/24: Recession or Soft Landing?
posted on: June 6, 2024
US Bonds Turn Bullish: What’s Next for the Economy? Overview: When appraised by the more reactive application of the Dow Theory, the trend of US bonds turned bullish on 6/4/24. The question is: Is the bond market discounting a recession or merely a soft landing resulting in lower inflation? The unemployment rate for May, to […]
Dow Theory Alert: The trend for US bonds could change from bearish to bullish soon. Learn the critical price levels to watch
posted on: June 3, 2024
From Bearish Trend to Potential Bull Market: TLT and IEF Insights Overview: TLT and IEF remain in a primary bear market, but this could change soon. If TLT and IEF jointly surpass their 5/15/24 closing highs, the trend will shift from bearish to bullish. More details are provided below. General Remarks: In this post, I […]
Unforseen CPI Jump Rattles Markets: A Deep Dive into U.S.Treasuries and their new Bear market signaled on 2/13/24
posted on: February 14, 2024
Stocks Plunge but bull market unchanged, and precious metals in a Bear market now: Market Reactions to CPI Surprise Overview: Yesterday (2/13/24) morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report surpassed expectations, triggering significant market upheaval. The Headline CPI saw a 0.3% month-over-month increase compared to the previous month’s 0.2% rise. This unexpected development led to […]
TLT and IEF Watch: Are Bonds on the Brink of a Primary Bear Market Signal?
posted on: February 2, 2024
Not yet, but the setup for a potential bear market signal in US bonds has been completed. General Remarks: In this post, I thoroughly explained the rationale behind using two alternative definitions to appraise secondary reactions. TLT is the iShares 20 years + Treasury bond ETF. More about it here IEF is the iShares 7-10 […]
This post was challenging to compose. Occasionally, trends don’t conform to a textbook pattern, requiring additional interpretation grounded in sound principles. It won’t be an easy read, but sometimes, sound analysis cannot be compressed into a couple of lines. General Remarks: In this post, I thoroughly explained the rationale behind using two alternative definitions to […]
Dow Theory Update for November 18: U.S. bonds under a secondary reaction against the still-existing bearish trend.
posted on: November 18, 2023
General Remarks: In this post, I thoroughly explained the rationale behind using two alternative definitions to appraise secondary reactions. TLT is the iShares 20 years + Treasury bond ETF. More about it here IEF is the iShares 7-10 years Treasury bond ETF. More about it here. Thus, TLT tracks longer-term US bonds, whereas IEF tracks […]
