In today’s article, we will look at the past performance of the one-hour chart for the Health Care Select Sector ETF XLV. The rally from the Jan. 25 low at $137.21 unfolded as a 5-wave impulse.

It's time to employ ratios. Just like I utilize sector ratios such as XLF to XLU, XLY to XLP, or SPY to TLT, this is the time to look at IWM in comparison to the SPY.

Nvidia is expected to report its earnings results on Feb. 21 after the close of trading, and expectations have reached a feverish pitch.

Those who traded the GBP/USD currency pair over the past week likely had their emotional fortitude tested, as dynamic price velocity created havoc with swift, choppy reversals.

President Biden recently announced a “temporary pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas exports.” I will discuss the reasons behind the pause, the potential implications, and the next possible steps.

The stock market continues to twist and turn with each new earnings release and inflation report. This can create opportunities for us to buy and add to the positions in our dividend stock portfolios. Here is a closer look at what was added recently.

We’re currently living in the soft landing, and it is pleasant indeed. But inflation numbers at the start of the year have put us on notice. Like the Magnificent Seven, hopes of a sustained soft landing in the economy are cruising for a bruising.

The cryptocurrency market has been on fire lately, pushing most assets above their comfort trading zones. The past seven days have seen the bulls going on a spectacular run. As a result, most cryptocurrencies have enjoyed double-digit value boosts.

Headline and core CPI saw one-tenth greater-than-expected prints for January, up 0.3% and 0.4% month-over-month, respectively. The data is a reminder that while inflation is decelerating in its rate of change, hitting 2% is not that simple.

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated recently increased its quarterly dividend by 5.26%, from 57 cents to 60 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on March 29 to shareholders of record on March 8.

I'm still not certain about the short-term trend in the markets, but I can see that most stocks are now showing bullish, upward momentum. Although the PMO index has been choppy over the last four weeks, it is now definitely trending upwards.

Gamma levels have been reduced to just $140 billion in the S&P 500 as of Friday, down from $683 billion on Thursday. So, the market isn’t too far from that zero gamma level, and a slip into negative gamma can expand volatility.

The notion of taxing billionaires to alleviate the financial burdens of the middle class stands as a tempting narrative. Advocates tout it as the solution to income inequality, providing fair redistribution of wealth.

Economists assume that people work for themselves first, i.e., accepting payment (extrinsic motivation) to do something they would not do if they were not paid.

Nasdaq 100 nears 18,000, USD/CAD stabilizes, EUR/USD shows resilience, USD/CHF fluctuates, Silver eyes $26, Bitcoin aims for $55,000, Nikkei 225 stays strong.

Ethereum is outpacing traditional giants like Toyota in market cap, highlighting the growth of crypto.

Crude Oil markets are betting on seasonal demand increases to offset supply builds. Headlines from the Middle East continue to put a floor under barrel bids. A split in demand growth projections has Crude Oil markets facing diverging outlooks.

WTI Crude Oil went into the weekend slightly below the highs it achieved during the week of trading, this as the commodity showed durable support and the ability to reverse upwards.

Currently, there is no real reason for the Federal Reserve to either hike or lower the interest rates. The overall market has absorbed these rates better than most expected.

The EUR/USD weekly forecast is slightly bearish, as resilient inflationary pressures in the US will likely keep the dollar strong. The pair had a slightly bearish close, well above the lows hit during the week.