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Beyond IBM: How to Spot the Market’s Next Major Technical Breakdown

Earnings season can show early signs of weakness emerging beneath the stock market's surface. Here's how you can identify which equities, sectors, and ETFs have deteriorating momentum....   READ MORE 

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Federal Reserve Bank: Rising Treasury Yields

Why Rising Treasury Yields Could Be the Biggest Risk to Stocks Right Now

Interest rates are rising, which could be a headwind for equity gains. Mike Zaccardi explains why investors should keep an eye on a particular chart as yields continue rising....   READ MORE 

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Why Short-Term Rates May Be Headed Higher

Will the Fed raise interest rates a couple of times this year? Martin Pring analyzes charts of the 2-Year US Treasury Yield Index from different perspectives. Find out what the charts reveal....   READ MORE 

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One Bond Market Chart Every Trader Should Watch in the Second Half

As we approach the next earnings season, investors should keep an eye on stocks and the bond market. High-yield and investment-grade bond spreads are creeping higher. Here's one chart to monitor as we head into the second half of 2026....   READ MORE 

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Three Areas of the Market That Could Thrive as Rates Decline

With Treasury yields breaking lower, some market groups could gain a meaningful tailwind. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights why small caps, homebuilders, and real estate may benefit from falling rates, along with the technical signals supporting these emerging opportunities....   READ MORE 

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Four Big Questions Facing the Stock Market in the Second Half

What can investors expect in the second half of 2026? There are some new trends emerging ahead of a Presidential Election Cycle stretch. Keep an eye on Treasury yields, energy prices, and large-cap tech stocks....   READ MORE 

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The Dollar Breakout Is Here. What It Means for Stocks, Bonds, and Commodities

The US dollar broke through a resistance level after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting. Find out what this means for international stocks, homebuilders, and commodities....   READ MORE 

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Can AI Stocks Continue Higher Under a More Hawkish Fed?

Will AI-related stocks keep climbing? Mary Ellen talks discusses why investors should focus on Treasury yields, AI spending trends, and earnings revisions. ...   READ MORE 

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Lower Oil, Lower Treasury Rates: What Charts Say About What the Fed Faces This Week

With a tentative peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, we could see lower oil prices and interest rates. Which sectors could benefit? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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The Summer Market Setup Is Here. Oil, Bonds, and the Dollar Hold the Key

So far, 2026 has been shaped by geopolitical upheavals, stellar earnings, and mini booms and busts. As we enter the summer months, investors should monitor the broad action and watch intermarket relationships between bond yields, crypto, precious metals, and oil. ...   READ MORE 

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The Next Bullish Wave May Be Starting

The Next Bullish Wave May Be Starting

Legendary trader Larry Williams returns with a timely update on where he believes the markets are headed next, explaining why market cycles, money flow, and seasonal patterns still point to higher stock prices in 2026....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Shrugged Off Oil. Why They May Not Ignore Bonds

With Treasury yields rising, stocks getting wobbly, and commodities generally moving higher, now is a good time for investors to focus on intermarket analysis. These charts will help you get started....   READ MORE 

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Inflation Momentum Points to a New Up Leg in Yields

Inflation Momentum Points to a New Up Leg in Yields

Martin Pring analyzes bond yields against CPI and international bond yields, and supports the thesis that a secular bull market is underway in U.S. Treasury yields. ...   READ MORE 

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Want to Buy Bonds? Take a Closer Look at This Indicator

Are bond prices in a new secular bear market? Martin Pring analyzes the relationship of bond prices to gold prices and the Dow Jones Transportation Index to determine the potential move in bond prices....   READ MORE 

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Q2 Outlook: Intermarket Trends Investors Should Watch

What intermarket trends should investors monitor in Q2? Discover how the relationships between stocks, bonds, commodities, and the US dollar provide early clues on shifts in the stock market's price structure....   READ MORE 

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SPY and QQQ Break; High-Low Line Flattens; Lessons from the Oil and Rate Shock in 2022

Oil prices are elevated, interest rates are rising, and the SPY is below its 200-day moving average. Arthur Hill compares the current market to the 2022 bear market and uncovers some interesting similarities....   READ MORE 

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How Long Can the Fed Hold Off Raising Rates?

As interest rates around the world break to the upside, how long can the U.S. hold out against the trend?...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 on the verge of a bounce or a break?

S&P 500's Next Move: Tumbling Toward a Technical Correction or a Bounce?

With equities and other asset classes falling hard and bond yields rising, traders and investors are looking for a bottom to get back in. Mike Zaccardi analyzes the S&P 500 as well as gold and oil to uncover the signals of a market bottom....   READ MORE 

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SPY Hits Key Moment as Bearish Breadth Signal Triggers; Yield Spreads Channel March 2025

Breadth in the SPY, QQQ, and IWM are getting close to their 200-day moving averages. Arthur Hill looks beneath the surface and uncovers the price structure in the ETFs and analyzes the BBB spread....   READ MORE 

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Fed Uncertainty Sparks Selloff — This Level Matters Now

Fed Uncertainty Sparks Selloff — This Level Matters Now

Hot inflation data and Fed uncertainty triggered a sharp late-day selloff in stocks and bonds. Tom Bowley breaks down weakening breadth, rising volatility, and why the S&P 500’s key support level could determine what happens next....   READ MORE 

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Two Bullish Inter-Asset Relationships that Could Signal the Next Bear Market

Martin Pring analyzes the behavior of two inter-asset relationships, namely Stocks vs. Commodities and Stocks vs. Bonds. Read about his insights and know how to uncover the clues going forward....   READ MORE 

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March Volatility Ahead? Watching Yields, the Dollar, and the S&P 500

The 10-Year Treasury yield is close to a key support level, the S&P 500 is showing signs of weakening momentum, and the US dollar could see some upside movement. Add these charts to your StockCharts ChartLists as we enter a volatile period....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Look Better… Until You See This Breakdown!

Stocks Look Better… Until You See This Breakdown!

Stocks are trying to stabilize, but the charts tell a more complicated story. Julius de Kempenaer explains why recent technical damage could still limit upside, along with where strength is quietly building instead....   READ MORE 

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Market Rotation: Is "Sell America 2.0" Just Another Leadership Shift?

Rising interest rates and weakening tech are reshaping stock market leadership. Learn how market rotation works and what "Sell America 2.0" means for investors. ...   READ MORE 

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Markets Look Past DC Drama as Bank Earnings and Charts Take Center Stage

Earnings season kicks off this week with big banks reporting. Follow the price action and market-based indicators in these charts to get clear clues rather than media headlines....   READ MORE 

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Peace on Earth, Stability in Bonds? Watch These 3 Charts for Fixed Income in 2026

What does next year have in store for the bond market? Treasury yields, the yen, and credit spreads are expected to shape fixed-income returns in 2026. Which charts should you be watching? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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2026 Outlook: Will Rising Interest Rates Break the Bull?

With equities resilient and the 10-year yield holding below 4.5%, we could see stocks lift into year-end. What could change this? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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The Silent Warning in Stocks — And the One Group Breaking Higher

The market might look steady at first glance, but there's a subtle warning sign developing underneath. In this week's update, Julius de Kempenaer, the creator of RRG Charts, walks through the quiet deterioration happening across stock rotations and highlights the one group that's finally...   READ MORE 

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The Year-End Macro Marathon: Why Every Data Point Matters & Where to Look

The StockCharts Sample Gallery contains charts of economic data, such as unemployment rate, inflation, and mortgage rates. Calm bond and mortgage markets could offer a potential tailwind as we head into 2026....   READ MORE 

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Is a Major Move Setting Up? Nasdaq 100, Healthcare, Gold & Bitcoin at Key Levels

In this video, Frank Cappelleri takes us on a tour of the market, discussing the Nasdaq 100's huge run since April and the healthy pullback that followed. He points out a possible inverse head-and-shoulders pattern forming under the surface and why it could matter as we...   READ MORE 

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The Santa Setup: What December Intermarket Price Action Might Look Like

Historical stock market patterns point to strength heading into Christmas. Keep an eye on the US dollar, Treasury yields, retail stocks, and volatility as we close out the year....   READ MORE 

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Cracks within Tech; Bonds Outperform, Bitcoin; Insurance Names Catch a Strong Bid

When technology ETFs are breaking down, insurance stocks and bonds are showing strength, and Bitcoin is triggering a downtrend, it means the stock market is showing signs of risk aversion. Arthur Hill analyzes charts of these asset groups and identifies the signals they are sending....   READ MORE 

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Market Rotation Update: Revealing the Strongest Areas Now

Market Rotation Update: Revealing the Strongest Areas Now

Julius builds on his new portfolio framework to reveal where market strength is shifting across asset classes and sectors. While stocks and commodities continue to lead, Julius breaks down the changes happening beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

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Fed Chair Says, “It’s Cloudy”; These Benchmarks Could Blow the Clouds Away

Martin Pring analyzes charts of US Treasury yields, which suggest there may be some disagreement between the market and the Fed....   READ MORE 

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Year-End Rally Watch: How Sector Rotation Is Fueling the Bull Case

It's a market-moving week with the FOMC meeting, mega-cap earnings, and global trade headlines taking place. These tools will help you keep track of sector rotation, yield trends, and the next potential leg of the rally....   READ MORE 

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Gold Not Just Rallying, But Breaking Out All Over

Gold Not Just Rallying, But Breaking Out All Over

Gold is completing multi-year consolidation or reversal patterns relative to different asset classes, setting the stage for significant breakouts. Here's an analysis of these different intermarket relationships....   READ MORE 

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Confidence Ratios are Breaking Out in One Direction

Martin Pring analyzes the relationship between sectors and various asset classes to confirm trend continuations....   READ MORE 

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Intermarket Crosscurrents: What Quarter-End Trends Signal for Q4

Intermarket Crosscurrents: What Quarter-End Trends Signal for Q4

Stocks rally as Q3 ends, yields creep higher, metals shine, and the dollar moves sideways. Explore key trends in equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies....   READ MORE 

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Is the Market’s Pullback a Warning Sign? Here’s What the Charts Reveal

Stocks pulled back as yields and the dollar rose. See the key charts and levels to watch, plus how to track them using StockCharts tools....   READ MORE 

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Sector Rotation Points to Large-Cap Growth Stocks

Sector Rotation Points to Large-Cap Growth Stocks

Julius takes a look at the current sector rotation, in combination with growth-value and size rotation. Combining these Relative Rotation Graphs shows strength concentrating in large-cap growth and the Tech, Discretionary, and Communication Services sectors. From this vantage point, we can see continued strength for the S&...   READ MORE