Understanding the differences between monetary policy and fiscal policy is crucial for investors in 2024 and beyond. Fiscal policy has a more significant impact on the stock market than monetary ...

Skew Ratio, or Directional Sentiment gauges the balance of variance between call (upside) and put (downside) options. Convexity, or Market Uncertainty measures the degree of variance in options out-of ...

Investors' attention is focused on the January stock market on the first trading day of the new year. This is because the ...

Although the future is uncertain, investors can use strategies and tools to predict market trends. Analyzing historical data, economic indicators, and using technologies like artificial intelligence ...

The S&P 500’s performance in December 2024 appears poised to end in negative territory, contradicting expectations of a traditional Santa Claus rally. This development prompts a closer examination of ...

China is sending ships to disputed islands with Japan. China is also warning its citizens against traveling to Japan. Prudent investors should keep a close eye – a flare up between China and Japan can ...

Neutral trading strategies are designed to generate returns regardless of market direction. Unlike traditional methods that rely on predicting market trends, neutral strategies aim to exploit price ...

As I go to parties this post-election holiday season, I am often asked, “Is this a stock market bubble?” Unfortunately, many investors fruitlessly search for a magic indicator to pick the top of a ...

Trade between the U.S. and the E.U. accounts for nearly a third of global trade. The E.U. and the U.S. have agreed on a framework for a trade deal which will impose a 15% tariff on most goods from the ...

While the skew ratio can suggest potential market direction, convexity is essential for assessing uncertainty and the cost of risk in out-of-the-money options. Comprehensive measures of implied ...