U.S. Treasury Bonds

Bond Bears Are on the Loose

Even Vanguard has joined the general outcry against bonds, but one of my technical gauges signals that the selling spree is close to exhausting itself. More 

What Bonds’ Rolling Correction Says About the Future

The bond market is now nearly eight months past its peak, but the decline has been gradual thus far. Is this slow-motion downturn just what the Federal Reserve wants? More 

Trade of the Day: Johnson Controls (JCI)

Until further notice financial markets will continue to be all about the Fed, and that means cheap money will rule the day. Options buyers should continue to favor calls. More 

It’s a Bullish Market…Until it Isn’t

As long as central bankers continue current policies, stocks should benefit. But one has to wonder, what is going to happen when the hint of policy tightening comes? More 

Trade of the Day: Yahoo (YHOO)

My indicators remain bullish, but I recommend treading carefully with such political uncertainty. Use puts and calls in equal proportion to hedge. More 

3 Indicators to Watch for a March Downturn in Stocks

Italy's bond auction this week went well, but yields are still pretty close to the psychologically-important 5% level. Could a break to higher bond yields and falling stocks be coming? More 

The ‘Smart Money’ Is Headed for the Hills

Uncertainty is the killer of rallies, and the markets are nervous. More 

February Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

Loans got more expensive this month, pushing up borrowing costs for consumers, as savings rates were unchanged. More 

Trade of the Day: Atlantic Power Corp. (AT)

Step up your put buying for portfolio insurance and also to profit if the indexes breach key support levels with this option under 50 cents. More 

Are Investors Immune to Congressional Bickering?

As Congress and the White House squabble over March 1 spending cuts, the VIX remains low and the market remains high. More