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May 1, 2008
Daily Report for Thu, May 01, 2008
Markets Re-cap
As expected, the FOMC cut the Fed funds rate -25 basis points. The run-up to the 2:15pm announcement (12958 on the DJIA, 869 on $GOLD at 2:15pm ET), later turned into selling of stocks, except for the goldminers, which rallied.
By the close, the DJIA (-11.81 -0.09% to 12820), S&P 500 (-5.35 -0.38% to 1386), and NASDAQ Composite (-13.30 -0.55% to 2413) all closed down on the day.
The Toronto Exchange index lifted +111 +0.81% to 13937. When that happens (NY down and Toronto up, you have to know the sector leader in NY would be the Oils, and XLE was up +0.74% and the Industrials (XLI +0.71%) was also firm on the upside. The losers happened to be the consumers: Cyclical/Discretionary Spending (XLY -3.5%) and Staples (XLP -1.71%) as well as Tech (XLK -1.77%).
Airlines ($XAL) were still flying, despite all attempts to ground them for mysterious safety checks, and the goldminers ($XAU +3.14%) also got a lift in the afternoon with the rate cut. Paper makers and Retailers ($RLX) had a down day, which tends to happen when there is an inventory problem.
No problem in Brazil man where everything was coming up salsa after the FOMC spoke. Cara 100 stocks were literally flying after that and that included much more than GOL and ERJ. The Bovespa closed up +6.33% on the session – almost all of it in the closing 75 minutes.
Money flying to Sao Paulo seemed to be coming out of Garmin (GRMN -11.9%), which has a pretty good fix on direction, Oracle (ORCL -4.2%), which keeps track of the data, and Research In Motion (RIMM -3.7%), which communicates the results. Party on, Brazil.
On the US economics front, the advance Q1 GDP was up +0.6%, in line with expectations, but, as the former Dallas Fed head told the CNBC audience, there would have been a decline of -0.2% had the business inventory levels not been inflated after consumers stopped buying. Typical; the headline number gives the Talking Heads grist for the mill, but the reality is a different story.
On the earnings front, Time Warner (TWX) reported much lower earnings of $771 million vs $1.2 billion a year earlier, and also announced plans to split off its cable division. General Motors (GM) swung to a Q1 loss of $3.25 billion, which is more evidence that the auto manufacturing industry is in dire straits.
In Portugal earlier today, Nissan Motor Co CEO Carlos Ghosn said he expected the US auto market had few prospects of recovery until 2009-2010, meaning the industry would rely mostly on emerging markets for growth. He was reported saying "Japan at best will see stagnation, West Europe at best stagnation, the US is slumping in 2008 and at best in 2009-2010 we will see stabilization. The growth will come from emerging markets."
Crude Oil futures ($WTIC -$2.17/bbl) dropped sharply following the larger-than-expected build in US inventories last week as well as an end to a major strike action that shut down UK supplies.
The US Dollar turned red (-0.38% to 72.60) at the sound of another rate cut by the Fed.
The US long bond gained +0.67% to 116.89 as yields dropped across the spectrum (down -1.4% on the 30-year to -2.4% on the 5-year).
With the weaker USD yesterday, $GOLD (-11.70/oz) lifted after the FOMC announcement, but the problem was earlier in the day. This morning at about 7:50am ET, spot gold, palladium, platinum and silver were soft at 865.12, 414, 1905, and 16.65.
The Euro was down a bit to 1.5509 and Crude Oil futures were down a bit to 113.23. The DJIA futures were up +36 to 12843. These prices change by the minute, you know. :-)
Comments & Outlook
The FOMC report did add one interesting point. The FED opined that high commodity prices (oil and presumably precious metals, which means the $USD would have to keep rallying) would come down in the near future. Although I too believe it, I wish the Fed would explain their rationale for important statements like that.
In any event, gold and the Euro took a tumble overnight, and the $USD moved higher. I see more losses ahead for the precious metals. The bounce that occurred in many of the goldminer stocks resulted from an over-sold condition. Did you take note of my comment that the Daily RSI-7 for Goldcorp (GG/G) yesterday before the open was down at the 20 level. It dropped lower during the morning. You might have also noted that rallies off over-sold conditions are good opportunities to find bids in a sinking market.
Finally, not to disappoint the goldbugs, I also opined that the $USD has not started a new Bull market, so this is a short-term rally that will soon be followed by another selling wave, and the timing of that reversal would be a good one to consider going back into the bullion. I can't tell you when that might be, but, knowing what to look for, I can often spot it when it happens.
As to trading the goldminer stocks at that point, I can’t say much now other than it would be a good point in time for the big capital pools to start accumulating positions in the better financed smaller and mid-size miners and explorers that are bringing in new mine production, ie, would likely see a large earnings increase in 2009-2012. Gold and silver in the ground is money in the ground.
Today is May Day. Don’t labour over it. :-)
Links & Charts
International Economics Review
Knobias Cara100 Tables
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Portfolio GAINERS |
| SYMB | LAST | CHG | %C | VOL |
| PDA | 55.120 | +5.220 | +10.5 | 293.4K |
| BBD | 22.580 | +1.580 | +7.5 | 17M |
| GOL | 16.250 | +1.030 | +6.8 | 2.1M |
| RIO | 39.080 | +2.240 | +6.1 | 30.2M |
| GGB | 38.730 | +2.200 | +6 | 4.4M |
| VCP | 31.790 | +1.670 | +5.5 | 690.2K |
| SLW | 13.270 | +0.510 | +4 | 8.2M |
| PBR | 121.420 | +4.630 | +4 | 19M |
| ABV | 73.300 | +2.780 | +3.9 | 1.7M |
| TS | 53.010 | +1.920 | +3.8 | 1.7M |
| GG | 35.720 | +1.250 | +3.6 | 8.8M |
| IMO | 59.090 | +2.010 | +3.5 | 492.7K |
| MBT | 77.580 | +2.580 | +3.4 | 1.2M |
| VIP | 30.160 | +0.990 | +3.4 | 2.7M |
| ABX | 38.620 | +1.120 | +3 | 15.1M |
| RY | 47.830 | +1.320 | +2.8 | 755.1K |
| GOOG | 574.290 | +15.820 | +2.8 | 7.9M |
| DEO | 81.900 | +2.040 | +2.6 | 653.8K |
| KB | 69.750 | +1.700 | +2.5 | 580.1K |
| ECA | 80.810 | +1.730 | +2.2 | 2.4M |
| PTR | 151.140 | +3.170 | +2.1 | 1.1M |
| TCK | 43.670 | +0.870 | +2 | 803.4K |
| STO | 36.170 | +0.700 | +2 | 2.2M |
| SU | 112.690 | +2.080 | +1.9 | 3.1M |
| PG | 67.050 | +1.150 | +1.7 | 21.9M |
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Portfolio LOSERS |
| SYMB | LAST | CHG | %C | VOL |
| GRMN | 40.900 | -5.540 | -11.9 | 19.9M |
| LEH | 44.240 | -2.330 | -5 | 20.8M |
| ORCL | 20.850 | -0.910 | -4.2 | 41.9M |
| RIMM | 121.630 | -4.660 | -3.7 | 20M |
| KSS | 48.850 | -1.610 | -3.2 | 6M |
| BDK | 65.630 | -2.150 | -3.2 | 906.8K |
| BBBY | 32.500 | -1.060 | -3.2 | 5.8M |
| JCP | 42.500 | -1.170 | -2.7 | 5.5M |
| SWK | 48.240 | -1.280 | -2.6 | 829.9K |
| UBS | 33.590 | -0.880 | -2.6 | 3.7M |
| WHR | 72.780 | -1.670 | -2.2 | 1.2M |
| WAG | 34.850 | -0.760 | -2.1 | 5.9M |
| NKE | 66.800 | -1.430 | -2.1 | 4.2M |
| TGT | 53.130 | -0.970 | -1.8 | 9.3M |
| DELL | 18.630 | -0.340 | -1.8 | 39.8M |
| AMAT | 18.660 | -0.340 | -1.8 | 16.1M |
| WBK | 115.960 | -2.090 | -1.8 | 28.5K |
| INTC | 22.260 | -0.360 | -1.6 | 55.4M |
| CEO | 177.550 | -2.400 | -1.3 | 440.1K |
| QCOM | 43.190 | -0.570 | -1.3 | 15.9M |
| ADBE | 37.290 | -0.470 | -1.2 | 4.9M |
| IBN | 44.590 | -0.540 | -1.2 | 1.9M |
| WMT | 57.980 | -0.630 | -1.1 | 20.3M |
| DIS | 32.430 | -0.330 | -1 | 13.1M |
| AET | 43.600 | -0.400 | -0.9 | 3.5M |
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Portfolio 52-Wk HIGHS |
| SYMB | DAY HIGH | LAST | CHG | %CHG | VOL |
| GGB | 39.440 | 38.730 | +2.200 | +6.02 | 4.41M |
| STO | 36.500 | 36.170 | +0.700 | +1.97 | 2.17M |
| CVX | 97.280 | 96.150 | +1.410 | +1.49 | 19.54M |
| CHRW | 64.310 | 62.680 | +0.010 | +0.02 | 2.00M |
| WMT | 59.040 | 57.980 | -0.630 | -1.07 | 20.27M |
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Portfolio 52-Wk LOWS |
| SYMB | DAY LOW | LAST | CHG | %CHG | VOL |
| GRMN | 39.750 | 40.900 | -5.540 | -11.93 | 19.91M |
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Portfolio VOLUME |
| SYMB | LAST | %C | VOL | %ADSV |
| GRMN | 40.900 | -11.9 | 19.9M | +247 |
| TT | 46.510 | +1.2 | 5.6M | +244 |
| GOL | 16.250 | +6.8 | 2.1M | +242 |
| ABV | 73.300 | +3.9 | 1.7M | +203 |
| SLW | 13.270 | +4 | 8.2M | +158 |
| BBD | 22.580 | +7.5 | 17M | +114 |
| PBR | 121.420 | +4 | 19M | +93 |
| CVX | 96.150 | +1.5 | 19.5M | +90 |
| PDA | 55.120 | +10.5 | 293.4K | +86 |
| ABX | 38.620 | +3 | 15.1M | +83 |
| PG | 67.050 | +1.7 | 21.9M | +70 |
| GGB | 38.730 | +6 | 4.4M | +69 |
| DELL | 18.630 | -1.8 | 39.8M | +62 |
| HBC | 86.790 | +1.2 | 1.7M | +42 |
| ERJ | 41.680 | +1.4 | 882.4K | +40 |
| XOM | 93.070 | +1.4 | 29.8M | +39 |
| KO | 58.870 | +0.3 | 11.7M | +35 |
| COST | 71.250 | +0.4 | 5.1M | +35 |
| RIO | 39.080 | +6.1 | 30.2M | +35 |
| JNJ | 67.090 | -0.1 | 13.1M | +33 |
| DNA | 68.200 | +0.4 | 5.6M | +31 |
| NKE | 66.800 | -2.1 | 4.2M | +30 |
| STO | 36.170 | +2 | 2.2M | +28 |
| VCP | 31.790 | +5.5 | 690.2K | +28 |
| IBKR | 31.570 | -0.2 | 953.6K | +28 |
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Analysts UPGRADES |
| SYMB | ANALYST | OLD | NEW | BEFORE | AFTER | ||
| SLW | CIBC | --- |
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--- | Sector Underperform |
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Sector Perform |
| • PREVIOUS SESSION | |||||||
| CVX | Goldman Sachs | --- |
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--- | Neutral |
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Buy |
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Analysts DOWNGRADES |
| SYMB | ANALYST | OLD | NEW | BEFORE | AFTER | ||
| NONE FOUND. | |||||||
| • PREVIOUS SESSION | |||||||
| BBD | Deutsche Bank | --- |
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--- | Buy |
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Hold |
| CHL | Goldman Sachs | --- |
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--- | Buy |
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Neutral |
Cara 100 Daily RSI-7 Charts
At least one RSI value >70:
| Ticker | Last | RSI-7M | RSI-7W | RSI-7D | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYT | 59.18 | 92.83 | 61.59 | 37.87 | Sell alert (trig. 6 days ago [on 2008-04-23 at $61.87, -4.35% chg], after a 5 day DZ) |
| WMT | 57.98 | 85.44 | 84.52 | 67.78 | Sell alert (trig. 1 days ago [on 2008-04-30 at $57.98, +0.00% chg], after a 6 day DZ) |
| ECA | 80.81 | 80.46 | 64.55 | 47.01 | Sell alert (trig. 7 days ago [on 2008-04-22 at $84.94, -4.86% chg], after a 5 day DZ) |
| GGB | 38.73 | 77.27 | 76.26 | 62.29 | Sell alert (trig. 5 days ago [on 2008-04-24 at $37.71, +2.70% chg], after a 2 day DZ) |
| RIO | 39.08 | 76.14 | 75.28 | 62.29 | Sell alert (trig. 5 days ago [on 2008-04-24 at $37.33, +4.69% chg], after a 2 day DZ) |
| PBR | 121.42 | 73.68 | 60.66 | 50.93 | Sell alert (trig. 6 days ago [on 2008-04-23 at $126.18, -3.77% chg], after a 2 day DZ) |
| CHRW | 62.68 | 73.41 | 80.43 | 69.45 | Sell alert (trig. 4 days ago [on 2008-04-25 at $62.32, +0.58% chg], after a 2 day DZ) |
| RIMM | 121.63 | 72.87 | 69.95 | 50.89 | Sell alert (trig. 7 days ago [on 2008-04-22 at $121.33, +0.25% chg], after a 1 day DZ) |
| ABB | 30.67 | 72.80 | 79.13 | 78.76 | Distribution Zone (for 5 days) |
| PDA | 55.12 | 72.14 | 72.32 | 65.82 | |
| TT | 46.51 | 71.81 | 67.40 | 60.77 | |
| NUE | 75.50 | 71.61 | 74.41 | 59.94 | Sell alert (trig. 2 days ago [on 2008-04-29 at $75.08, +0.56% chg], after a 1 day DZ) |
| COST | 71.25 | 71.12 | 71.44 | 71.43 | Distribution Zone (for 1 days) |
| EXC | 85.48 | 70.04 | 65.11 | 53.92 | Sell alert (trig. 8 days ago [on 2008-04-21 at $86.32, -0.97% chg], after a 2 day DZ) |
| CVX | 96.15 | 68.24 | 75.32 | 77.06 | |
| STO | 36.17 | 67.08 | 81.34 | 68.47 | |
| BBD | 22.58 | 66.56 | 72.66 | 67.27 | |
| TOT | 84.00 | 64.99 | 72.79 | 72.60 | |
| NTES | 22.32 | 63.87 | 72.53 | 87.77 | |
| LLTC | 34.96 | 61.38 | 78.65 | 77.14 | |
| IBKR | 31.57 | 59.40 | 58.85 | 77.86 | |
| HBC | 86.79 | 56.65 | 71.06 | 77.15 | |
| GOOG | 574.29 | 55.11 | 69.09 | 82.86 | |
| PTR | 151.14 | 49.92 | 57.05 | 74.91 | |
| GS | 191.37 | 48.10 | 62.34 | 72.59 | |
| BA | 84.86 | 46.74 | 62.13 | 76.67 | |
| GOL | 16.25 | 26.56 | 42.39 | 70.08 | Buy alert (trig. 5 days ago [on 2008-04-24 at $14.78, +9.95% chg], after a 1 day AZ) |
At least one RSI value <30:
| Ticker | Last | RSI-7M | RSI-7W | RSI-7D | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBUX | 16.23 | 15.27 | 28.98 | 37.08 | Buy alert (trig. 4 days ago [on 2008-04-25 at $15.86, +2.33% chg], after a 1 day AZ) |
| UBS | 33.59 | 17.04 | 43.12 | 40.29 | |
| BC | 16.68 | 19.12 | 50.95 | 63.13 | |
| DELL | 18.63 | 23.60 | 29.39 | 36.14 | |
| JCP | 42.50 | 26.54 | 50.95 | 58.88 | |
| GOL | 16.25 | 26.56 | 42.39 | 70.08 | Buy alert (trig. 5 days ago [on 2008-04-24 at $14.78, +9.95% chg], after a 1 day AZ) |
| WFMI | 32.64 | 26.62 | 31.59 | 53.62 | |
| GRMN | 40.90 | 27.54 | 20.63 | 28.24 | Accumulation Zone (for 1 days) |
| BDK | 65.63 | 28.32 | 38.47 | 35.60 | |
| BMY | 21.97 | 28.48 | 43.50 | 53.40 | |
| WHR | 72.78 | 33.70 | 29.81 | 25.13 | |
| WAG | 34.85 | 35.17 | 34.74 | 28.06 | |
| DNA | 68.20 | 39.00 | 30.35 | 23.73 | |
| SLW | 13.27 | 45.51 | 30.22 | 25.22 | |
| ABX | 38.62 | 47.02 | 27.51 | 32.44 |
International Equity Markets Review
Europe
Here is the latest session data for the bourses of Europe.
Here is the latest session data for the London stock exchange FTSE.
Here is the latest session data for the German DAX.
Here is the latest session data for the French CAC 40.
Here is the latest session data for the Milan Italy stock exchange MIBTEL.
Here is the latest session data for the Swiss market index.
Asia-Pacific
Here is the latest session data for the Asia-Pacific stock exchanges.
Here is the latest chart for the Japanese Nikkei 225 index.
Here is the latest chart for the Singapore index .
Here is the latest chart for the Shanghai Composite index .
Here is the latest chart for the Hong Kong Hang Seng index .
Here is the latest chart for the India BSE 30 index .
Here is the latest chart for the Australian All Ordinaries index .
US Equity Markets Review
NASDAQ Composite (interactive) chart
Table 14: Dow 30 List
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
You can do this table yourself by entering the following string into the Summaries window at www.billcara2.com and then clicking on the link for Performance.
AA AIG AXP BA C CAT DD DIS GE GM HD HON HPQ IBM INTC JNJ JPM KO MCD MMM MO MRK MSFT PFE PG T UTX VZ WMT XOM
Here are the links to interactive Dow charts from Billcara2.com that I broke into groups of ten, which you can add technical indicators for as well. (list one) (list two) (list three)
The Americas
Here is the latest session data for the exchanges of the Americas.
Here is the latest chart for the Brazilian Bovespa stock exchange in Sao Paulo.
Here is the latest session data for the Toronto Stock Exchange composite index.
Sector ETF Summary for the US equity market
The tables I show in this section are for ten (GICS) Sector Index Funds (ETF's) only, but they cover the full spectrum of the US equity market.
Table 1: Cara ETF List
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
You can do this table yourself by entering the following string into the Summary window at Billcara2.com and then clicking on the link for Performance. XLE XLB XLI XLY XLP IYH XLF SMH IYZ XLU XLK SPY . You can also add more ETF’s – up to 30 in total.
For a list of components to any ETF, go to the AMEX.com web site, and click on ETF's.
10 (energy: XLE)

Table 2: Senior oil & gas equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
15 (basic materials: XLB)

Table 3: Senior metals and steel equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
Table 12: Senior gold equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
20 (industrial: XLI)

Table 4: Senior capital goods makers and transportation
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
25 (consumer discretionary: XLY)

Table 5: Senior consumer discretionary equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
30 (consumer staples: XLP)

Table 6: Senior consumer staples equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
35 (healthcare: IYH)

Table 7: Senior healthcare equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
40 (financial: XLF)

Table 8: Senior financial company equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
45 (technology, semiconductor: SMH)

Table 9: Senior technology equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
50 (telecom: IYZ)

55 (utilities: XLU)

International Equity Market USD-denominated ETF Review
Table 13: International equities perspective
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
Japanese equity market ETF: EWJ
Here is the Japanese (EWJ) equity market ETF Daily data charts:


U.K. equity market ETF
Here is the United Kingdom (EWU) equity market ETF Daily data charts:
EWU Daily data:


Canada's equity market
Here is the Canadian (EWC) equity market ETF Daily data charts:


Bonds & Yields Review
Table 10: Yahoo Finance U.S. Treasury Debt, Municipal and Corporate Bond Yields
| Maturity | Yield | Yesterday | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Month | 1.33 | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.22 |
| 6 Month | 1.56 | 1.68 | 1.57 | 1.41 |
| 2 Year | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.19 | 1.59 |
| 3 Year | 2.18 | 2.29 | 2.13 | 1.47 |
| 5 Year | 3.01 | 3.11 | 2.95 | 2.44 |
| 10 Year | 3.72 | 3.82 | 3.73 | 3.41 |
| 30 Year | 4.46 | 4.55 | 4.49 | 4.29 |
| Maturity | Yield | Yesterday | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2yr AA | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.40 | 2.55 |
| 2yr AAA | 2.32 | 2.33 | 2.31 | 2.40 |
| 2yr A | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.69 |
| 5yr AAA | 2.90 | 2.93 | 3.00 | 3.01 |
| 5yr AA | 3.00 | 2.96 | 3.05 | 3.23 |
| 5yr A | 3.50 | 3.46 | 3.42 | 3.18 |
| 10yr AAA | 3.69 | 3.72 | 3.64 | 3.74 |
| 10yr AA | 3.64 | 3.70 | 3.55 | 3.94 |
| 10yr A | 3.85 | 3.86 | 3.71 | 3.97 |
| 20yr AAA | 4.43 | 4.46 | 4.36 | 4.71 |
| 20yr AA | 4.82 | 4.85 | 4.78 | 4.86 |
| 20yr A | 4.63 | 4.65 | 4.51 | 4.91 |
| Maturity | Yield | Yesterday | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2yr AA | 4.06 | 4.13 | 4.12 | 3.80 |
| 2yr A | 3.70 | 3.87 | 3.79 | 3.64 |
| 5yr AAA | 4.46 | 4.54 | 4.43 | 3.96 |
| 5yr AA | 4.74 | 4.99 | 4.74 | 4.24 |
| 5yr A | 5.03 | 5.14 | 5.22 | 5.09 |
| 10yr AAA | 5.25 | 5.31 | 5.23 | 4.71 |
| 10yr AA | 5.83 | 5.76 | 5.83 | 5.91 |
| 10yr A | 5.45 | 5.53 | 5.47 | 5.39 |
| 20yr AAA | 5.99 | 6.10 | 6.47 | 6.46 |
| 20yr AA | 6.38 | 6.03 | 6.01 | 6.12 |
| 20yr A | 6.24 | 6.35 | 6.34 | 6.32 |
Here is the $USB 30-year Treasury Bond chart.

US Bond Funds -- Interactive Daily Data Charts
SHY Daily data series chart:
IEF Daily data series chart:
TLT Daily data series chart:
AGG Daily data series chart:
LQD Daily data series chart:
TIP Daily data series chart:
Table 11: Interest-sensitive securities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
Consumer Finance -USA -- Interactive Daily Data Charts
Commodities Review
Interactive Chart of Daily CRB Commodities Index:

Interactive Chart of Weekly CRB Commodities Index:

Oil Review
Here is the e-miNY Mar-08 Crude Oil chart.
Interactive Chart of Daily Crude Oil:

Interactive Chart of Weekly Crude Oil:

Gold & Precious Metals Review
Interactive Chart of Daily Gold EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Interactive Chart of Weekly Gold EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Spot silver chart for the week
Interactive daily data
Interactive Chart of Daily Silver EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Interactive chart of the Silver Bullion index.
Interactive Chart of Weekly Silver EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Spot platinum chart for the past three days
Interactive Chart of Daily Platinum EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Interactive Chart of Weekly Platinum EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Interactive chart of the Platinum metal index.
Spot palladium chart for the week
Interactive Chart of Daily Palladium EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Interactive Chart of Weekly Palladium EOD Continuous Contract Index:

Interactive chart of the Palladium metal index.
Interactive Chart of Weekly Copper EOD Continuous Contract Index:


Interactive Chart of Daily Copper EOD Continuous Contract Index:
Interactive chart of the Copper metal index.
Table 12: Senior gold equities
| Symbol | Close | 1Day Change |
1Day %Change |
1W %Change |
2W %Change |
4W %Change |
YTD %Change |
3M %Change |
6M %Change |
12M %Change |
To watch the moves in precious metal miners, you will have to monitor the individual stock charts, preferably in real-time, as follows:
NEM ABX AU GFI GG HMY AUY KGC BVN
Interactive Daily data
Interactive Weekly data
MDG LIHRY AEM BGO IAG EGO RGLD GOLD CDE GRS
Interactive Daily data
Interactive Weekly data
CBJ SSRI SIL NG KRY UXG GRZ TSE_HRG TSE_GUY TSE_AGI
Interactive Daily data
Interactive Weekly data
NXG GSS MNG DROOY MFN RNO RANGY MRB CLG
Interactive Daily data
Interactive Weekly data
Here are the key Silver miners and the SLV ETF:
SLV SIL CDE HL PAAS SSRI SLW MGN
Interactive Daily data
Interactive Weekly data
Here are the Weekly and Daily Data charts of the indexes:
Interactive Chart of Daily U.S. Goldminers Index:

Interactive Chart of Weekly U.S. Goldminers Index:

The U.S. goldminer share trust ETF trades under the ticker symbol GDX.
Here are the U.S. Goldminer ETF (GDX) index Weekly and Daily data charts:
GDX Daily data:

GDX Weekly data:

The Toronto Exchange-listed goldminer iUnits S&P/TSX Capped Gold Index ETF trades under the ticker symbol TSE:XGD. Yes, just like GDX on the AMEX, you can trade XGD on Toronto.
Here are the Weekly and Daily data charts for the TSX Goldshares (XGD) index:
Interactive Chart of XGD Daily data:

Interactive Chart of XGD Weekly data:

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Here is the chart of the week's trading in the $USD.
Interactive Chart of Daily U.S. Dollar Index:

Interactive Chart of Daily Euro Dollar Index, priced in USD:

Daily British Pound Index:

Daily Japanese Yen Index:

Daily Canadian Dollar Index:

Wrap-up
Posted by Posted by Bill Cara on May 1, 2008 08:30:02 AM | Category: Daily Report









