US Stock Markets Continue To Reach Record Highs- Thanks Obama!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

No, I think you are wrong again, that chart looks at Non GVT unemployment.

The chart does not even show us those who dropped out of the work force or who are now working at half their former wage.

We see the stock market doing well..... is that more of the "Rich getting richer?"

Danno, that's bull. There are fewer govt jobs today than there were when Obama took office. If it wasn't for the public sector shedding jobs left, right and center, the unemployment rate would be lower today as well. You're very poorly informed. Which doesn't surprise considering your sources of information.

[Danno 1,228]

Danno, that's bull. There are fewer govt jobs today than there were when Obama took office. If it wasn't for the public sector shedding jobs left, right and center, the unemployment rate would be lower today as well. You're very poorly informed. Which doesn't surprise considering your sources of information.

Ahh, IIRC that source was CNN.... are they trying to misguide the public against obamer?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Ahh, IIRC that source was CNN.... are they trying to misguide the public against obamer?

Link please.

Federal Government:

State and local governments

Government has shrunk over the past few years. The unemployment rate is down because the private sector created jobs faster than the government shed them.

Edited December 31, 2013 by Mr. Big Dog

[OriZ 3,157]

Why do you think it is a much more important indicator? Is this the basis on which you have based your predictions?

No, does it really seem like I would base everything on one little chart? I've been doing this for 13 years, my work is a little more serious than that.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

No, does it really seem like I would base everything on one little chart? I've been doing this for 13 years, my work is a little more serious than that.

Okay then, what are the bases on which you ground your predictions? I've asked nicely twice but you seem awfully cagey. My background is in institutional investment with a very long-term horizon, so I'm genuinely curious about what indicators you consider when making predictions. I tend to think on a macro scale, so hearing about more drilled-down timescales is of interest to me.

Edited January 1, 2014 by the maven

[Karee 4,190]

I've asked nicely twice but you seem awfully cagey.

In alot of cases here in P&R, asking someone nicely is a setup for an attack.

[Ban Hammer 13,445]

In alot of cases here in P&R, asking someone nicely is a setup for an attack.

WELCOME TO VJ!!!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

In alot of cases here in P&R, asking someone nicely is a setup for an attack.

That's not my MO. I'm genuinely curious. I'm shocked -- shocked! -- that you think I'm capable of such underhanded behaviour.

[OriZ 3,157]

My analysis is based on alot of things. Some of it is macro, some technical, some sentiment measures, time cycles...the behaviour of the market right now(price wise) and of people(psychology) is a typical behaviour you see near tops. Time will tell I guess..

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

It is going to spike until at least May, as folks fund their IRA's and such, before filing taxes. BTW, you can set aside money for your IRA for 2013, until you file your return, With extensions, that can permit you to do so, up until October of this year for last year. in the week or so before the April 15th deadline, because of the last quarter windfalls many received in 2013, expect to have to fall in line to see your financial adviser.

As interest rates begin to go up in the following months, expect a downward pressure on stock prices. The old people, the ones that hold most of the wealth in this country, represent the overwhelming majority of investors. They will create a selling mood, as they drift back toward the more consistent investments, like CD's and annuities.

[Neonred 3,581]

I am no market analyst but I do some research and subscribe to a well respected newsletter that has been very accurate. Their take on the market for 2014 mostly mirrors that of OriZ.

[Teddy B 17,252]

This is my stock broker. We've made millions!

[Neonred 3,581]

This is my stock broker. We've made millions!

No doubt.

How long has he been dead???

[Teddy B 17,252]

No doubt.

How long has he been dead???

Johnny Carson died in 2005. He was the best late night host imo.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

After blaming the POTUS for the poor performance of Wall St., the motley crew will now explain to you how the Oval Office has little or no influence in the stock market and how the actual rally of the DOW can only be attributed to Duck Dinasty.

This will be fun to watch...

So I guess Duck Dynasty is responsible for the 7% loss in less than a month

You guys crack me up