Monster Market Commentary

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Stocks dumped on May 18 and are now they are the cusp of a major breakdown.

Stocks jumped on May 17 ahead of options expiration despite bond yield surging.

Stocks had a volatile session on May 16, but that may all change when Powell speaks tomorrow afternoon.

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Stocks fell again on May 11 following a hotter than expected core-CPI report.

Stocks were up, they were down, and finished basically flat on May 10, 2022

The markets are trying to figure out where the Fed’s pain point may be.

The week of May 9, 2022, will be a big one for the stock market.

Stocks tanked on May 5 giving back their post-FOMC gains.

Stocks ripped higher on May 4, but don’t expect to last.

Stocks rallied on May 2 as implied volatility begins its FOMC cycle thaw.

Stocks may rally the week of May 2, 2022 but don’t expect it to be long – lasting.

Stocks fell sharply on April 26 as growth fears mount and the dollar strengthens.

Stocks rallied sharply on April 25 as the VIX melted.

Stock had a very rough finish to the week ending April 22, things won’t get any easier moving forward.

Stocks fell sharply on April 21 as the VIX finally surged.

Technology stocks were absolutely crushed on April 20, 2022

Netflix results were really bad and won’t do much to help the market on April 20.

Stocks dropped then popped, then dropped, then popped on April 18, 2022.

The week of April 18, 2022, may see stocks fall sharply before rebounding mid-week.

It was busy day on April 12 as implied volatility dropped sharply ahead of the monthly options expiration day.

Stocks rose by more than 1% to the day but finished down.

Stocks dropped on April 11 one day ahead of the big CPI print.

It may be a short-trading week, but it is certainly going to be a busy one.

Stocks rallied on April 7, managing to fill the gap from yesterday and do a double top all simultaneously.

The Fed wants financial conditions to tighten, and fast.

Stocks dropped sharply on April 5 as investors think hard about the Fed’s message.

Stocks managed to finish the day higher, but if history repeats itself that should all vanish quickly.

The week of April 4 will be highlighted by the Fed minutes on Wednesday afternoon.

Stocks plunged during the final minutes of trading on March 31, 2022.

Stocks slumped on March 30 and given the calendar, volatility may be ready to make a comeback.

Stocks jumped on March 29, but the big test may not come until tomorrow at 4,660.

Stocks rise on March 28 as oil prices plunge and rising real yields.

The week of March 28, 2022, will be a potential inflection point for the stock market, with plenty of signs to suggest the rally is now over.

Stocks churn on March 24

Stocks finally stopped rising, as a reversal of fortune may lie ahead for the bulls.

March 23 may turn out to be a very pivotal day for markets.

Stocks failed rally to follow through after filling the gap on the S&P 500.

The week of March 21 will be a wild one as the bulls and bears battle it out.

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Stocks finished the day higher as traders looked to reduce short exposures ahead of tomorrow’s FOMC meeting.

Stocks fell sharply on March 14 and are now on the cusp of a significant move lower from here.

The week of March 14, 2022, will be no ordinary week of trading for the stock market.

Stocks finished lower following a more hawkish ECB, which helped to send rates higher.

The stock market may have been set up for the second month in a row ahead of the CPI report.

This may be one of the thinnest markets we have seen in a long time.

Stocks were smashed on March 7 as the recession rotation was on full display.

With the CPI report and ECB monetary policy meeting on Thursday, this week is going to be anything but smooth sailing.

The dollar’s soaring, oil’s surging, and the Fed wants to raise rates and shrink the balance sheet.

The market appears to be pricing in a less aggressive Fed and that may be a massive mistake.

It will be another week of massive volatility for stocks as the Fed comes into full focus.

Real yields plunged on Thursday, February 24, sparking a massive short squeeze.

Stocks fell hard on February 23 as bond yields rose, leaving nowhere to hide.

Stocks fell on February 22, as the dollar and yields rose as investors think about the Fed.

The past week saw another stock head into retirement with its jersey now hanging from the rafters.

Stocks fell hard on February 17 as worries started to creep into investors’ heads.

Stocks rallied ahead of the Fed minutes and big retail sales report on February 16.

Stocks got hit at 1:15 PM today again for the third day in a row.

The stock market may not get a lot of love on February 16 when the Fed releases its January FOMC minutes.

The CPI report was much hotter than expected, and that sent rates soaring on February 10.

It is entirely possible for a weaker than expected CPI report to send stocks lower.

Stocks bounced back on February 8 despite rates surging higher.

Stocks fell in the final hour of trading on February 7, and with real rates rising, stocks may still have further to drop

It will be a big week for rates with a 10 and 30-yr auction and a CPI report.

Stocks sank sharply on February 3 and are likely to see a lot of volatility tomorrow.

Not a good night for Meta (Facebook), which is plunging after missing earnings estimates and giving weak 1Q guidance.

Stocks rallied sharply in the final hour of trading again on February 1, 2022.

Stocks rallied for a second straight day, but it doesn’t feel authentic.

The week of January 31 will be a big one for the stock market, with many investors hoping the bottom is.

Stocks jumped on January 27 only to give it all back and more.

The market was expecting a less-hawkish Fed and that just didn’t happen.

If you thought stocks went on a wild ride on January 25, just wait until tomorrow.

Stocks drop then pop, as investors worry about what the Fed has to say on Wednesday.

Stocks fell sharply last week, and with the Fed on deck the week of January 24, 2022, it is not looking much better.

Stocks fell sharply again as rates just keep pushing higher.

Stocks fell sharply on January 19 and now the semis are on the verge of a big drop.

Stocks tanked on January 18, 2022, as real yields spiked.

Stock market volatility is going to pick up dramatically the week of January 17 ahead of OPEX Friday.

Stocks fell sharply as run-away inflation pressures Fed to talk about rate hikes.

Stocks rise despite inflation data on January 12.

Stocks finished higher on January 11 following Powell’s testimony.

Jay Powell will be in front of the Senate on January 11 for his confirmation hearing.

Stocks may be on the cusp of a major move lower the week of January 10, 2022.

Stocks could be heading much lower on January 7, 2022, following an all-important job report.

Yep, it took about 2 whole days for the entire Santa rally to melt away on the NASDAQ Composite.

Technology stocks dumped on January 4 after the shocking drop in the ISM prices paid index.

Stocks finished the day higher, but there will be a lot of data coming the rest of the week that could quickly change sentiment.

The week of January 3, 2022, should see trading levels return to normal, which may mean the sellers will come back.

Here are my 10 monster stock market predictions for 2022. Happy New Year!

Stocks dropped on December 30 as the S&P 500 and the Dow appear to be forming a topping pattern.

Oh, there is much more going on beneath the surface than you can imagine.

Stocks jumped again on December 27 for the fourth straight day, but they may just hit their apex.

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday, December 23, but looks can be deceiving.

2021 had plenty of twists and turns and calling what those would be a year in advance is never easy.

Stocks rose again as the Vanna trade stays in force as traders sell volatility.

It seems clear what is happening as macro forces are at play.

Stocks dropped on December 20 as the macro back drop darkens dramatically.

Now the bulls are counting a short-squeeze to rally stocks the week of December 20, 2020