Navigating Market Trends Post-Election with Mike Arnold

What do recent election results mean for economic policy and market trends?

In this episode of Futures Edge, Mike Arnold from Path Trading Partners joins hosts Jim and Bob to offer his monthly technical analysis, covering key post-election market movements and strategic insights. They explore the significant rallies in the S&P and Russell 2000, assess how political factors may impact the Federal Reserve’s decisions, and dive into the complexities of the crude oil market and commodities like copper, palladium, and gold. They also examine Coca-Cola’s market position in light of health policy implications. Together, they provide valuable insights into trading strategies, market sentiment, and the importance of technical analysis in navigating today’s cautious but optimistic landscape.

Takeaways: 

-Independent journalism is gaining influence as legacy media declines. 

-Post-election rallies show cautious bullish trends in the S&P and Russell 2000. 

-Federal Reserve decisions may increasingly reflect political influences.

-Technical analysis is essential for decoding market patterns. 

-Crude oil dynamics hinge on supply-demand factors, with ripple effects across commodities. 

-Gold maintains a bullish long-term outlook, and palladium shows recovery potential. 

-Patience, timing, and understanding market sentiment are crucial for effective trading.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Market

02:57 Election Impact on Economic Policy

06:03 Technical Analysis of the S&P and Market Trends

08:54 Federal Reserve's Political Influence

11:58 Market Sentiment and Trading Strategies

15:10 Russell 2000 Performance and Analysis

17:58 Crude Oil Market Dynamics

21:02 Coca-Cola and Health Policy Discussion

27:10 Technical Analysis of Market Trends

28:40 Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators

30:37 Copper Market Dynamics

39:40 Long-term Projections for Copper

43:12 Palladium Market Insights

47:35 Gold Market Trends and Analysis

53:35 Banking Sector Performance Post-Election