Terror Rally
The Markets’ initial reaction to the attack in London reveals quite a few things about investor psychology. It also shows us, to a...
Chart of the Week: Nasdaq, 1999 to 2005
6 Year Monthly chart of the Nasdaq, with dates removed: Can you spot 9/11 on the chart? Nasdaq, 1999 to 2005Source: ILX Surprisingly, the...
Terror & Markets Round Up
I was on vacation this past week, but I happened to be up early Thursday, and junkie that I am, flipped on CNBC; I posted these comments...
The Goal of Terror & the Global Economy
Whenever I post about any terror related issues and their impact upon the Markets, I brace myself for the email barrage: Someone...
How Crises Impact Markets
Our friends at Stock Trader’s Almanac sent along this table, noting how past terror events have generated different market reactions....
The Megabubble Poll
Paul Farrell proposes a "Megabubble Poll" — how many of these do you think are bubbles. All, some...
How Markets React and Recover
NYT article has even more charts: How Markets React and Recover Hours by Hour Market Progression, London 7/7click for larger...
More on Post-Terror Market Responses
Yesterday, we cited a WSJ chart showing market reaction to prior terror attacks. Today, there’s yet another informative chart in...
Understand the “Clinical Objectivity”
Ever say something that you know might be taken out of context, but you say it anyway? Today, once or twice during the day, I commented...
Post-Terror Market Responses
Intriguing chart in the WSJ (we’ve discussed this several times previously). The Journal quotes Hugh Johnson (A...