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.

Commodities, stocks wait while America decides

By John L. Caiazzo | November 4, 2012

The markets will hinge off one development this week: the U.S. presidential election.
Frankenstorm to impact stocks, commodities this week

By John L. Caiazzo | October 28, 2012

From "Frankenstorm" to fresh economic reports, markets have a lot to react to this week as the U.S. presidential election looms on the horizon.
Black Monday's shadow still dark 25 years later

By John L. Caiazzo | October 21, 2012

Are the markets doomed to repeat the bleak Monday that occurred a quarter-century ago? It's unlikely, but that doesn't mean traders shouldn't be wary.
Markets wait for fallout of presidential, congressional elections

By John L. Caiazzo | October 14, 2012

With the November U.S. elections pending, and the expected results too close to call, the markets are settling in until certainty reveals itself.
Employment figures move the markets

By John L. Caiazzo | October 7, 2012

The unemployment rate dipped below 8% for the first time in years, but some markets are already starting to doubt the validity of the data.
Spain's financial woes make waves across stocks, commodities

By John L. Caiazzo | September 30, 2012

The financial situation in Spain continues to worsen, while riots continue in country's operating under an austerity ultimatum.
Markets eye Europe's debt crisis, ongoing mortgage mess

By John L. Caiazzo | September 23, 2012

The European debt crisis and the grinding recovery in the U.S. housing market continue to stifle any real economic recovery.
Stocks, commodities react to Fed's latest plan

By John L. Caiazzo | September 16, 2012

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke revealed his plan to stimulate the stock market and the market's rejoiced, but will it do the trick in the long run?
Stocks, commodities follow expectations for Fed

By John L. Caiazzo | September 9, 2012

The expectation that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke would implement further quantitative easing once again directed the week's market action.
Markets poised for insight on government intervention

By John L. Caiazzo | September 2, 2012

Markets wait for clear direction on government initiatives to further address the weak labor situation and the European financial crisis.