Executing a Python Script within Excel Using xlwings
This post demonstrates how to utilize the xlwings Python package to execute a Python script within Excel.
View ArticleWhy Did VIX Close at Long-Term Lows Last Week?
Friday’s close on the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) caught my eye. It finished the week at 11.99, the first time that VIX closed with an 11 handle since November 2019 – just before that year’s...
View ArticleA Split Decision
Coming off a mixed showing yesterday that saw the Nasdaq Composite reach a new record high on strength in the semiconductor and mega-cap stocks, the stock market is again looking mixed this morning.
View ArticleHigh Points for US Economic Data Scheduled for May 20 Week
The high points for economic data in the May 20 week should be the sales numbers for new and existing homes for April.
View ArticleIBKR’s Hottest Shorts as of 05/16/2024
IBKR's hottest shorts as of May 16, 2024: Largest Short Values, Most Requested Stocks and ETFs, Highest Borrows Fees.
View ArticleChart Advisor: Examining High Yield Index
Similar to the US stock markets, the Chinese Hang Seng topped in 2021 and entered a bear market. Unlike the US markets, its drop has been far more severe, and the rebound has been non-existent—until...
View ArticleWhat You Missed This Week in EVs and Clean Energy
U.S. to raise tariffs on Chinese imports of EVs, chips and more.
View ArticlePostpandemic Inflation in Eleven Economies
This paper explores the applicability of the Bernanke-Blanchard (BB) model across diverse economies, revealing commonalities and differences in inflation dynamics post-pandemic.
View ArticleA.I. Reveals Potentially Explosive Options Plays Using 3 Trade Setups
A.I. technology has unique capabilities that are helping more people reshape how they trade.
View ArticleFill The Gap Episode Thirty-Seven, Live From CMT Midwinter Retreat with...
This episode of Fill the Gap features a live Fireside Chat with special guests Robert J. Farrell and Walter Deemer moderated by Frank Teixeira, CMT, CFA. Recorded at the CMT 2024 Midwinter Retreat in...
View ArticleInvestors Parse Fed Statements and Await Nvidia: May 21, 2024
Market participants are pressing the pause button on Wall Street’s recent stock rally as they sift through a buffet of remarks from Fed speakers.
View ArticleVIX – An Umbrella in a Drought. Is NVDA a Rain Cloud?
In yesterday's piece we explained the reason why the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) closed at a multi-year low last week. The basic Econ 101 reason is that supply exceeded demand. Sanguine markets have...
View ArticleChart Advisor: Preparing for Small Cap Move
Despite dramatically underperforming all major indexes throughout 2023, the Russell 2000 small-cap index has begun showing signs of accumulation. The Up/Down volume ratio in the chart below identifies...
View ArticleJames Bond, for a morning
For a brief moment, the author felt like he was in a Bond movie as he donned protective gear, stood in a sterilization chamber, and entered a pristine white room housing two unique, 60-ton machines...
View ArticleWhy the European Central Bank is Embracing the Idea of Rate Cuts
The Euro ESTR futures curve indicates that the European Central Bank may cut rates further and faster than other countries. Erik Norland, CME Group Chief Economist, discusses the factors that may help...
View Article3 Semiconductor Stocks To Watch In May 2024
The semiconductor industry plays a crucial role in the global technology sector, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automobiles and industrial machinery. Here are semiconductor...
View ArticleNvidia is a Mainstay at AI Events This Spring
Nvidia (NVDA) is at it again. Around this time last year we noted an event cluster was forming around the AI darling, meaning they were participating in nearly every large tech and AI event during the...
View ArticleThe Market Is Positioned For A Massive Move Later This Week
One would think things will start to loosen up tomorrow because the pinning in the VIX should be passed, and the Fed minutes at 2 PM ET should help give the markets something to think about.
View ArticleKalman Filter Python: Tutorial and Strategies – Part II
Kalman Filter is a type of prediction algorithm. Thus, the Kalman filter’s success depends on our estimated values and its variance from the actual values.
View ArticleMortgage Applications Climb For Third Week As 30-Year Interest Rates Drop
Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose 1.9% for the week ending May 17, marking the third consecutive week of growth.
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