John L. Caiazzo

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John L. Caiazzo

Information provided is from sources deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Futures and Options trading involve a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. John Caiazzo is a registered commodities broker with over 40 years experience in investments and opinions are his own and not of the Futures Commission Merchant to which he introduces his clients.

U.S. markets keep close eye on politics, economics

By John L. Caiazzo | May 19, 2013

With political waves in the United States amid a struggling recovery, the markets could be vulnerable to a breakdown.
Employment, inventories data send mixed signals on economy

By John L. Caiazzo | May 12, 2013

Ambiguous employment data and rising inventories suggest roadblocks may emerge in recovery.
Stock market gains defy slow jobs recovery

By John L. Caiazzo | May 5, 2013

Despite slowly improving employment data, the stock market continues to stack gains.
Global markets driving skepticism, exuberance

By John L. Caiazzo | April 28, 2013

A level of skepticism pervades the global marketplace as economic and geopolitical events are largely set aside in favor of "irrational exuberance."
Economic data, North Korea crisis rattle stocks, commodities

By John L. Caiazzo | April 14, 2013

Economic data drove markets this past week, while secondary concerns continue to be the back-and-forth information on North Korean intentions.
Economic expectations not met, stock market reacts

By John L. Caiazzo | April 7, 2013

The market's expectations for key report data don't always align with those data themselves. Here's how to respond.
Commodity, stock markets assess risk of Korean war

By John L. Caiazzo | March 31, 2013

The threat of war emanating from the North Koreans is of grave concern to the public as well as the marketplace.
North Korea concerns cast dark shadow across markets

By John L. Caiazzo | March 19, 2013

North Korea's hostilities create wild card that could drive market volatility across the board for some time.
Geopolitical, economic news dominate week's headlines

By John L. Caiazzo | November 18, 2012

Markets have historically reacted to geopolitical as well as economic news. This past week has provided investors and traders with both.
Election leaves lasting wake for stock, commodity analysis

By John L. Caiazzo | November 11, 2012

With the American public granting President Obama another four years, market fundamentals can now take front and center.