http://tradingsuccess.com/blog Ray Barros Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:13:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en BarrosMetrics Reviews: Resources for Traders II I met Stuart Mcphee when we both spoke at the ATIC seminars in Singapore and KL. He was kind enough to include me in the interview section of the 4th Edition of his book, "Trading In A Nutshell". The book is an excellent resource, especially if ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/resources-for-traders-ii-2231.html BarroMetrics Views: Resources for Traders I came across two resources recently: One for the more experienced trader and One for the newbie. Let's start with the one for the experienced trader. One of the problems I have been facing is QE by the FED - now PoMo (Permanent Open Market Operations). The FED used to ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/resources-for-traders-2230.html BarroMetrics Views: Non-Farm Payrolls & the S&P SentimenTrader has an interesting tidbit for tonight. He says: The looming Nonfarm Payroll report can be a big market mover, but when the S&P 500 closed at a six-month high with volume that was within 10% of its low from the past month (as it ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/non-farm-payrolls-the-sp-2229.html BarroMetrics Views: S&P Nearing A Top? Is the S&P approaching an intermediate high? Figure 1 shows why I see this as a possibility. From Oct 10 2010 to Nov 11 2011, we see that the daily ATR was 30 points (with a standard deviation of 10); and the daily volume as 2,301,165 (with ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/sp-nearing-a-top-2225.html BarroeMetrics Views: US Presidential Elections While the election does not of itself affect a trading position, the election of President who was also a Leader is something the world desperately needs. But that prospect seems now a remote possibility. (And before my US readers deluge my e-mail box, let me say this: ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/us-presidential-elections-2224.html BarroMetrics Views:  Capitalism and Its Critics This is a short bonus post. I want to pass on this excellent post by James E Miller that I read on Friday, Jan 27 in the Mises Daily: "Mr. Rubenstein, You're No Adam Smith". James own blog is also always worth a read: http://millergd.blogspot.com/ http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/capitalism-and-its-critics-2223.html BarroMetrics Views: QE 2.5 FOMC night saw QE 2.5. the Fed promised to hold rates at low levels to 2014, viewing inflation as a low probability event Quite a few of my seminar attendees know that I see QE as threatening hyperinflation.  But despite all the increased money supply, we aren't seeing ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/qe-25-2219.html BarroMetrics Views: Greece, Europe and the FED Since late 2010,  a sentiment has developed in the US markets that the FED will shield the US Stock Market from any overwhelming collapse.  Its solution to print as much money as needed until conditions return to normal. As the 197o's showed, this is ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/greece-europe-and-the-fed-2217.html BarroMetrics Views: Apple Apple announced an  EPS of US$13.87 (as compared expectations of US$10.15). The ES jumped from 1308 to 1315. A just tribute to Steve Job. But..... My view is it is probable that this will be the best result for time to come. Indeed, I expect Apple to see a decline ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/apple-2216.html For me, the end of 2011 brought a personal crisis that has lasted until this morning. I had some news today which brings some sunshine. Let's hope Dragon Year is good for you and me. Turning to the markets. Since the beginning of the year, the S&P has been grinding up in ... http://tradingsuccess.com/blog/happy-chinese-new-year-2214.html