From the August 01, 2011 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
Fewer traders have bearish outlook heading into 2014
According to data captured in Charles Schwab’s most recent Trading Services Sentiment Survey, only 10% of traders say they have a bearish outlook for the next three to six months.
Gold climbs in New York as drop to 4-month low may lure buyers
Gold gained in New York on speculation the outlook for less U.S. stimulus will spur physical purchases.
Market spike to new highs underscores lingering long-term positives
Sharp gains in major stock indexes Wednesday pushed the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Composite indexes to new closing highs.
VIX falls before earnings reports
The biggest June rally in U.S. stocks since 1999 has pushed options prices to the lowest level before any earnings season in almost four years even as analysts predict profits will fall.
