Are Emerging Market Currencies Signaling the Next Crisis?

By Brad Lamensdorf and John Del Vecchio Emerging market currencies are imploding. A quick look at the JP Morgan Emerging Market Currency Index shows the basket of currencies in freefall. Why might this matter? Well, 20 years ago a little currency few people had ever heard of called the Thai Baht brought the world to…

Sentiment gauges retreat a small amount under trade tension

Short term sentiment pulled back this week a touch. The CNN Fear greed index is neutral at 57. “Last week the NDR short term sentiment hit 85, and this week it came in at 66. It remains in a sell signal. Long term sentiment remains too bullish. The Investors-Intelligence bulls/bears remains negative, at 52 bulls…