by Chris Kimble | Dec 8, 2022 | Kimble Charting
Technology stocks lead the broader stock market on the way up… and, more recently, on the way down. And within the technology arena, the same is true for the Semiconductors Sector (SMH). To better understand the market’s direction (or change of direction) we watch the...
by Chris Kimble | Dec 7, 2022 | Kimble Charting
The past few years have seen extreme volatility in the bond market, which equates to similar volatility in interest rates. And it all started with the onset of coronavirus. The initial panic decline in bond yields (interest rates) was followed by a surge that lasted...
by Chris Kimble | Dec 6, 2022 | Kimble Charting
Considering our national debt and the debts of companies and consumers, it’s obvious that the bond market is critical to our economy. This is likely why the Investment Grade Bond ETF (LQD) started to sputter last year, well before the bear market in stocks this year....
by Chris Kimble | Dec 5, 2022 | Kimble Charting
Gold started to perk up over the past month, finishing November on a very strong note. But, there is much more going here. Gold finished at a key price resistance level… and not just any old resistance level. Today’s long-term “monthly” chart of Gold futures...
by Chris Kimble | Nov 29, 2022 | Kimble Charting
I sometimes get tired of reminding folks of the importance of technology stocks… and even more so, the Semiconductors Sector (SMH). The Semiconductor Sector (SMH) lead the bull market higher for well over a decade… but this year they have lead the market lower,...
by Chris Kimble | Nov 23, 2022 | Kimble Charting
Crude oil prices rose sharply in 2022 and this has been a major factor in rising consumer prices and inflation. But the past five months have seen oil prices pull back… and this has been welcome news at the gas pump! With the holidays fast approaching, consumers are...
by Chris Kimble | Nov 18, 2022 | Kimble Charting
Over the past decade, we have written A LOT about the importance of following the technology sector as a leading indicator of the health of the market. And, in particular, the Semiconductors. Why? Because the Semi’s have been an important leader of the bull market...
by Chris Kimble | Nov 17, 2022 | Kimble Charting
Tech stocks have had a dismal year in 2022 leading the stock market lower. But a broad gauge of the tech universe, the Nasdaq Composite, has reached a critical support area… and all investors would be wise to take notice. Above is a “weekly” chart of the Nasdaq. As...
