Stock Market Blog -Jun 8th

The market rocketed to all time highs again this week. Seems like no matter what the news, the market just continues to move up. The unemployment rate came in at 6.3%, but the U-6 rate, and the labor participation are still troubling. Gold dropped again.

New all time highs:  AXP, CSX, COP, CVS, DFS, DIS, FOXA, HAL, KR, MMM, SNDK, WAG, WFC, WAG, ,
All time lows:   -

Pops:     Drops:   HTZ
Next week:  Economic reports,   
Earnings:     


Market Commentary

We are at the upper end of the recent rally, so we could see a turn next week. The DOW and the S&P500 are hitting all time highs, while the VIX is hitting lows. Stick with the trend if you are a trend trader, look for a reversal if you are a contrarian. This market has been very resilient, so a 'long' bias would probably work in your favor.

If you are an Options trader, because of the low Volatility, this is a good time to do Calendar Spreads.

This week's charts:
S&P 500 -rally mode -all time highs!
10yr Interest Rates -dropping
Labor Force Participation Rate (10 year chart)

Commodities/Futures (charts):
Crude Oil was down a bit, closing at 102.66  -holding above $100
Natural Gas was up, closing at 4.71
Gold was down, closing at $1252
The 30 year Bond dropped, closing near 135.37
The US Dollar was unchanged, closing at 80.43

NEWS:
Stock market heads higher after jobs report
Recent market rally lacks conviction
Finally! Job market returns to 2008 peak
ECB getting closer to Fed-style stimulus
US job market recovers losses yet appears weaker
Watch Art Cashin: Why the stock market keeps rising

Apple to be 'cheap' Monday. Will you buy?
The Collapse in Rates That’s Causing Fits
7 steps to a market crash
The risks of VIX-tied investing
Kiss Gold Bull Market Goodbye

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