Anybody Buying Yet? Where’s the Bottom?

[BigHornRam]

I'm intrigued to see how the bond market is going to react to Trump leaving NATO. It's been told that if he does, those once allies that hold treasury bonds will want their money back. I don't think the coffers can afford that but, we'll see.

 

[SAJ-99]

it’s almost comical at this point.

 

[SAJ-99]

Well that's an interesting negotiating strategy. Do exactly what your opponent wants.

Trump says US to seal Hormuz Strait, severing key Iran lifeline

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump said the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran in Islamabad this weekend, a move that will likely exacerbate oil and fuel shortages globally. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the...

finance.yahoo.com

 

[Addicting]

Well that's an interesting negotiating strategy. Do exactly what your opponent wants.

Trump says US to seal Hormuz Strait, severing key Iran lifeline

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump said the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran in Islamabad this weekend, a move that will likely exacerbate oil and fuel shortages globally. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the...

finance.yahoo.com

Wondering if I should just park the Ira in bonds till this blows over. The surge Friday got us back to just above even.

 

[SAJ-99]

Wondering if I should just park the Ira in bonds till this blows over. The surge Friday got us back to just above even.

Might be over by Wednesday. Who knows? Too many clowns in the circus trying to entertain the audience right now.

 

[MTGomer]

If a guy were a swing trader, there’s no shortage of swings to trade.

 

[Bonasababy]

If a guy were a swing trader, there’s no shortage of swings to trade.

For the vast majority of people looking at retirement funds with trading limits that (for good reason) limit short term trading, this is no fun at all.

 

[Treeshark]

Noted world peacemaker (Pakistan) has thus far been unable to clean up this squabble in the Mideast.

Iran enforcing a blockade on the Straight of Hormuz. US responds with a blockade on the Straight of Hormuz.

Despite President Trump’s top economic advisors predicting a reverse uno effect, the future markets are responding poorly.

I don’t think anybody could have predicted this.

 

[jabber]

For the vast majority of people looking at retirement funds with trading limits that (for good reason) limit short term trading, this is no fun at all.

I put 100% of mine in a guaranteed fund shortly after this started. Now outside of my trading limit time frame just looking for the right moment to jump back in. Thought I had missed it Friday, but looks like I will get a second chance.