fb
X
X
Tired?
Unfocused?
Off your game?
Read our free, updated as of Mar 3, 2022, Dr K report on how to optimize your mind and body so you can boost your focus when trading the markets.
YES, SEND ME THE REPORT !
Meet Dr K !
Chris Kacher
  • Nuclear physicist
  • Stock & crypto market wizard
  • Blockchain builder
  • Bestselling author
  • Top 40 charted musician
  • Biohacker
  • Former computer hacker
YES, SEND ME THE FILE !
YES, SEND ME BOTH !
Your email will always remain private.

Market Lab Report - Premarket Pulse 1/8/16

Major averages continued their free fall on higher, above average volume. Volatility levels remain elevated but be mindful of a sharp bounce. The put-call ratio spiked higher on Thursday which, while not at all perfect in calling market lows to the day, adds to the odds that today's bounce, though seemingly weak for now on the basis of where global markets are trading at the time of this writing, may strengthen.

The closely watched Chinese Shanghai Composite finished higher though the bounce was anemic relative to the correction it has had over the last several days as it finished up just shy of 2%. The ban on selling by large stakeholders was lifted after a 6 month trading restriction, according to news items on Bloomberg. Analysts estimated the ban, one of the many bailout measures introduced during the summer stock crash in China, could cause large shareholders to sell as much as $152.96 billion in stock. While it contributed to Monday's steep sell-off on the Shanghai, concerns about the devaluing yuan caused the Shanghai to hit its 7% circuit breaker both on 1/4 and 1/7. That said, China has suspended its circuit-breaker rule as it has been suggested that it contributes to more, not less, volatility in their markets. Thus the Shanghai Composite, if it wishes, is free to free fall. Its downtrend remains intact though the bounce could continue in the coming days.

US futures are currently up more than 1% at the time of this writing after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a stronger-than-expected 292,000 jobs in December vs. expectations of 200,000. European markets are trading slightly higher, a further indication the bounce may be weaker than expected.

This information is provided by MoKa Investors, LLC DBA Virtue of Selfish Investing (VoSI) is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Information contained herein is based on sources which we believe to be reliable but is not guaranteed by us as being accurate and does not purport to be a complete statement or summary of available data. VoSI reports are intended to alert VoSI members to technical developments in certain securities that may or may not be actionable, only, and are not intended as recommendations. Past performance is not a guarantee, nor is it necessarily indicative, of future results. Opinions expressed herein are statements of our judgment as of the publication date and are subject to change without notice. Entities including but not limited to VoSI, its members, officers, directors, employees, customers, agents, and affiliates may have a position, long or short, in the securities referred to herein, and/or other related securities, and may increase or decrease such position or take a contra position. Additional information is available upon written request. This publication is for clients of Virtue of Selfish Investing. Reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. ©2024 MoKa Investors, LLC DBA Virtue of Selfish Investing. All rights reserved.
FOR OUR FREE MARKET LAB REPORT :
Copyright ©2024 MoKa Investors, LLC DBA Virtue of Selfish Investing.
All Rights Reserved.
privacy policy