What is it that I'm missing about this thread? I just trying to understand the point. Is it just Bond Bears praying the FED will not cut. Seems...
Actually, I say it's just the opposite. Crude prices are making all time highs because of a rate cut. Money is cheaper, therefore, the demand for...
Ok fine, there are 21 primary dealers in that market; all banks. Listen, It's one thing to gamble on a short position in treasuries because...
Seriously, do you guys even know who's the biggest players in the Fed Funds Futures Market are? I'll give you a hint; IT"S The FED! The fed...
A 200bps spread is more than significant; and it's the range in which rates trade, that matters. I wasn't implying the current spread is 200bps....
Really! I could be wrong, but, I don't recall a 200bps spread in 91t-bills to Fed Funds EVER!--not during Katrina either. Is there any way you...
No sir, I'm speaking more specifically about short term Treasuries. Floods of cash going into short-term treasuries is not good for the economy....
In many ways the FED has already lowered rates. The Target Rate; which is the rate used by most news broadcasts and publications, is the rate in...
What good is it to have an appreciated USD with high unemployment and negative GDP. Rates must be lowered, and this will INCREASE the demand for...
Once you learn *HOW TO TRADE*, you increase your *chance* for success. The fact that it's a game of *chance* evens the playing field. However, the...
Dudes, they're cutting rates. I don't see why there's even a discussion. Do you guys even look at the Treasury Markets?:confused:
FWIW gentleman, The effective funds rate as of friday's closing was 4.75%. Essentially, member banks have already cut rates. The target rate is...
I think some of your guys are missing a fundamental point about the money market and the Fed. THE FED MUST CUT RATES; if not now, eventually, and...
Who is Larry Kudlow? His political ties are obvious, and he may still write a column in the New York Post. But, why is he always so bullish?
Of course they don't that's why they haven't responded. It's just more BS from the Left.
Excuse me if I'm interrupting, as I'm not as well spoke as some of you more sophisticated ET'ers. But a trader can easily react to the price...
Some of you bears make a really good case for crash selling. However, as the old saying goes; "SELLERS BE BEWARE".
My thoughts exactly. However, the bounce off the low friday afternoon may suggest a rally anyway. The Fed does nothing with rates, and removes the...
Well said friend
It's obvious by most of the responses, people put very little thought into H&S formations anymore. I know I never did. It was too subjective for...
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