The VIX is finally starting to take notice of the insanity of holding the debt ceiling hostage and the ramifications of going through the Oct 17th deadline. With the spot VIX over 20 today, our …
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With the market falling below its 50 day moving average and no clear end in sight out of DC, the VIX trade is now worth 75c. We’ll take this opportunity to take half off for …
Continue readingThe stalemate on Capitol Hill continues. The market has had a small bounce today on news that the White House will meet with congressional leaders after the close of trading today but we’re not expecting …
Continue readingTrade Update Jul 29 10am I started to nibble on the XIV on the selloff this morning. I am using the 200 day moving average level in the market as an entry point. The XIV …
Continue readingHere’s a little update on the how this debt ceiling stuff will likely play out. From Business Insider: According to congressional sources this is how a deal will play out if everything goes according to …
Continue readingHere’s a quick update on the progress, or lack thereof, on the debt ceiling vote. Washington Monthly A few weeks ago, White House officials told congressional leaders that waiting to the last minute, or even …
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