Here is some data to carry forward to 2017 with just a few trading hours left this year, The UK Referendum and the US Elections were two events that created  short term spikes in volatility. However, the real impact will be measure in years. GOLD in various currencies (1980 to Nov-end 2016) WORLD Indexes YTD
Fourth quarter earnings are expected to increase 31.3% from Q4 2014. Excluding the Financials sector, earnings are expected to decline 2.3%. 222 companies in the STOXX 600 have reported earnings to date for Q4 2015. Of these, 46% reported earnings above analyst estimates. In a typical quarter 49% beat analyst EPS estimates. The forward P/E
So far this year: 165 companies in the STOXX 600 have reported earnings to date for Q4 2015. Of these, 48% reported earnings above analyst estimates. In a typical quarter 49% beat analyst EPS estimates 198 companies in the STOXX 600 have reported revenue to date for Q4 2015. Of these, 57% reported revenue below
Shares climb as firmer Chinese yuan eases deflation fears We have a shortened week this week due to President’s Day but it will be a busy week. We have Option Expiration this week which always makes things volatile. Economic reports will be light this week for the United States except for Wednesday. Wednesday has
Approximately 75% of the market players expect a rate increase this week. The portfolio is approaching all time highs however with long exposure and with a market trading in a wide range there is a possibility of a sell off below the 2020 level in the SPX. Sunday futures traded higher however most traders