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Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment (With Helene Meisler)

May 23, 2025
Helene Meisler, a seasoned market technician and swing trader, shares her expertise on navigating today's complex market dynamics. She discusses the influence of rising deficits and the implications of bond market trends. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of market sentiment, the interplay between passive investing and market mechanics, and the implications of dollar fluctuations. Predictions for future volatility and upcoming economic indicators add depth, emphasizing adaptability for investors in a 'funky' market environment.
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Market Setup Impacts Volatility

  • Market moves often depend on the setup before the news rather than just daily triggers.
  • Washed out sentiment allows sharp rebounds, but overbought sentiment makes downside risk happen faster.
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US Debt Concerns Push Yields

  • Rising US bond yields reflect budget deficits and debt concerns rather than inability to service debt.
  • Market doubts about US fiscal intentions boost yields, impacting economic goals negatively.
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Less Price-Insensitive Buyers Influence Market

  • The shift away from price-insensitive foreign treasury buyers strengthens power of price-sensitive buyers.
  • This dynamic and dollar weakness may push yields higher and investors towards alternative markets.
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