Some apt observations on the morning after the biggest VIX move in history (in percentage terms) by Bloomberg macro commentator and former Lehman trader, Mark Cudmore, who has certainly been here before.
There’s More Pain to Come for Global Equity Markets: Macro View
There’s been a rapid deterioration in market fundamentals and that means that, even at these much lower prices, global stocks don’t look attractive yet.
It’s true global growth is still supportive, and so this is unlikely to be the start of a long-lasting bear market. But, one of the other pillars behind the rally has been severely weakened during the past month: liquidity.
Two-year U.S. yields closed Thursday 90 basis points above their finish on Sept. 8. That speed of tightening hasn’t been seen since the first half of 2008. And we all know how that year ended.
There’s more from this angle: five-year U.S. yields also tightened by more than 90 basis points over the same period. That has severely diminished the net-present value of expected future cash flows from stocks, effectively making them look more expensive on this basis.
And now we also have an explosion in volatility. That will have a lasting impact on VAR (value-at-risk) calculations, sustainably reducing potential leverage levels for both banks and hedge funds for the rest of this year. Another severe blow to liquidity.
This is all coming amid a flurry of data and metrics showing how January was a record month for equity inflows and bullish sentiment across a number of markets. There’s far less cash on the sidelines to buy the dip than there was only a few weeks ago, which again hurts the liquidity support.
To top it all off, the main reason I suddenly turned bearish last Wednesday, remains worryingly valid. It was the first time in many years that regular bears weren’t getting excited by a 1.8% fall in stocks. That suggested investors were too complacent then, and they’re still too complacent today.
Until yields fall further, investors deleverage more and we see a preponderance of bears openly roaming, we can expect to see lower equity prices. That all may happen very quickly, but it needs to occur before we find a base.
One extra warning: Don’t get too excited if we get a big bounce soon. Risk-averse markets see the most powerful short-term swings in these sorts of conditions, when liquidity is lower and wealth destruction means many traders have weakened hands and reduced conviction.
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Thats the reason:
BIS Wants To Ban Bitcoin
Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the BIS: Bitcoin is a "combination of a bubble, a Ponzi scheme and an environmental disaster."
http://btcpost.net/index.php/bitcoin-news/704-bis-wants-to-ban-bitcoin
From link:
"Credible money will continue to arise from central bank decisions, taken in the light of day and in the public interest."
IOW ~ only central banks are allowed to print money out of thin air, give it to their friends while charging you interest on it. Manipulate the price of everything, launder drug money, and do any number of illegal things with it, depreciate it's value, and, if you complain about what's going on, crash the whole financial system.
Did I miss anything?
In reply to Thats the reason:… by mcbond
My take:
"There's more correction to come in the markets."
Lets face it, the last 8 years---- energy has been decimated. Retail has been decimated. The others will follow as a result of destruction of America's middle class.
Fundamentals can be a bitch. After 8 years of destruction the correction is inevitable. However, i'm sure the lefties and far left MSM will blame the guy who just came on board, Trump.
Obama's destruction of the middle class has consequences.
In reply to From link:… by TheWholeYearInn
....... Yeah, big sectors wiped out and making new all time highs on the back of a Dozen company's. Its magic just like the "Free Money" XIV ATM machine.
In reply to My take:… by Never One Roach
Clinton + Bush + Obama + Trump.
And since 2001, WAR, WAR, WAR.
And more war. We are 22 trillion in debt. And the defense contractors and the elite want still another raise. I guess 700 billion wasn't enough.
Offshoring of jobs and the continued decline and destruction of the middle class with each successive Administration
In reply to My take:… by Never One Roach
Time to buy into oil?
Falkland Oil Project Eyes Green Light This Year as Prices Rise - 11 Jan 2018
An oil project off the tip of South America is on track to get the go-ahead by the end of this year as the companies involved in the development work to secure $1.5 billion in financing.
It’s eight years since Rockhopper Exploration Plc discovered the 220 million-barrel Sea Lion field off the Falkland Islands. A green light for the project -- which is operated by Premier Oil Plc -- would signal renewed confidence in the outlook for the oil industry after a three-year slump in investments due to low prices.
“The project of course is looking a lot better at $68 a barrel,” Tony Durrant, chief executive officer of Premier Oil, which holds 60 percent of Sea Lion, said in an interview on Thursday. “It’s a project that’s very sensitive to oil prices.” (Bloomberg 11 Jan 2018)
What about Argentina? And what does the law say about the ownership of natural resources?
Argentina's Continental Shelf Claims and The UN CLCA Commission (1 page):-
https://www.academia.edu/33898951/Argentinas_Continental_Shelf_Claims_-The_UN_CLCS_Commission
No. 220 million barrels is small.
In reply to Time to buy into oil?… by BritBob
"find a base" well, the water went out and the home is tilted with some water damage. still inhabitable!
and i see a dead cat crawling, oh my, bring on the PPT, or surely fema to post some insurance policy of sorts.
which gov. org front will carry the print to unfortunate beach front property owners?
Longshot bet here is JP Morgan goes down. I mean, wouldn't that be a treat?
the real "easy trade" will be bonds. long on bonds. the bottom was put in. there will be no bond bubble bust. sorry stockman. can't happen or we all be toast. the fed will print til infinity before that will ever happen. bonds will be the winner,- this year with bigly returns.
simple shit maynard.
" even at these much lower prices ".
Did he even look at the chart?
My trader friend said dont expect a straight down market to the next crisis. He expects a blowout crisis and recession in 6-12 months tho.
My taxi friend and shoeshine man friend disagree.
In reply to My trader friend said dont… by davatankool
My dog who acts as a financial consultant told me that it will end badly.
He made sure by hiding a bone in the garden.
In reply to My trader friend said dont… by davatankool
My dog said this is it, stock up on kibble and chew toys.
In reply to My trader friend said dont… by davatankool
exactly.
In reply to My trader friend said dont… by davatankool
This is 2001 all over again: a purge. The smart money is already buying the likes of Japan.
https://wolfstreet.com/2018/02/05/so-what-do-i-think-about-the-crash-in…
Since Lehman!
The FED had to wait for a year into Trump Presidency before crashing the market so it can't be blamed on Obummer. The Fed pushed this market up from 2008 until now. NOW they are letting it look bipolar.
One of you guys keep a count on the “since Lehman” articles coming up on Zh the next few days please.
"former" what the hell happened
No Pain...No Gain...
Ok we should listen to former Lehman traders now?
!
In reply to Ok we should listen to… by Tom Green Swedish
Why not, Douche Bank posts insights here, too.
It's all for fun!
In reply to Ok we should listen to… by Tom Green Swedish
Can’t wait for the “look what Trump did” articles. They were written over a year ago.
In the good ole, days the market could only do three things Up, Down, or Sideways. Its nice to see our long lost brother Down.
Those doors to get out are only so big. Better leave now, while you can even see a door.
....But, one of the other pillars behind the rally has been severely weakened during the past month: liquidity.
DUH!!!!! Ya think?
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE IN FULL CONTROL
THIS IS A WAR BETWEEN GOOD Vs. EVIL - PLANE AND SIMPLE
THESE BASTARDS HAVE TO BE PURGED AND ELIMINATED
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