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Surviving Deflation: First, Understand It

Surviving Deflation: First, Understand It

Deflation is more than just "falling prices." Robert Prechter explains why. February 26, 2010 By Editorial Staff The following article is an excerpt from Elliott Wave International's free Club EWI resource, "The Guide to Understanding Deflation. Robert Prechter's Most Importan

02.28.2010| Guest Articles |

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The Seasonal Trade in the U.S. Energy Sector

The Seasonal Trade in the U.S. Energy Sector

The U.S. energy sector has a history of moving higher from February to May each year. Will the seasonal trade work this year? Seasonal influences The S&P Energy Index has a period of seasonal strength from February 25th to May 9th. The trade has been profitable in 24 of the past 26 periods.

02.27.2010| Timing The Market |

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Use Bar Chart Patterns to Spot Trade Setups

Use Bar Chart Patterns to Spot Trade Setups

How a 3-in-1 chart formation in cotton foresaw the January selloff By Nico Isaac For Elliott Wave International's chief commodity analyst Jeffrey Kennedy, the single most important thing for a trader to have is STYLE-- and no, we're not talking business casual versus sporty chic. Trading "s

02.26.2010| Guest Articles |

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Market Reaction to Consumer Confidence Index

Market Reaction to Consumer Confidence Index

The market reacted negatively today following the release of much worse than expected consumer confidence numbers.   The expectation of 55 was shattered by a nine point drop to 46, over ten points lower than previous results.   The S&P 500 is down 1.21% on the day and the C

02.23.2010| Situational Analysis |

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Setting Up for the Seasonal Trade in the Canadian Energy Sector

Setting Up for the Seasonal Trade in the Canadian Energy Sector

The Canadian energy sector has a history of moving higher from February to May each year. Will the seasonal trade work this year? Seasonal influences The S&P/TSX Energy Index has a period of seasonal strength from February 25th to May 9th. The trade has been profitable in 14 of the past 15 p

02.20.2010| Timing The Market |

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Bob Prechter Points Out The Many Signs Of Deflation

Bob Prechter Points Out The Many Signs Of Deflation

Yes, You Heard Us Right By Nico Isaac Everywhere you look, the mainstream financial experts are pinning on their "WIN 2" buttons in a show of solidarity against what they see as the number one threat to the U.S. economy: Whip Inflation Now. There's just one problem: They're primed to

02.20.2010| Guest Articles |

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11 Commonplace Market Views: True or Myth?

11 Commonplace Market Views: True or Myth?

By Susan C. Walker "Cash on the sidelines is bullish for stocks." Have you ever heard some stock market pundit utter these words? Have you ever wondered if the statement were true? Read this item from the latest issue of The Elliott Wave Financial Forecast, and you'll wonder no more:

02.18.2010| Guest Articles |

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Best Day of the Week to Trade the Stock Market

Best Day of the Week to Trade the Stock Market

Everyone has their own theories and evidence to support their decision to place market orders at particular times when making trades in the stock market.   There is certainly a psychological influence on how people react to certain days of the week, and this may translate to an individua

02.16.2010| Situational Analysis |

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