Macroeconomic policy and financial markets are in a seemingly eternal karmic cycle now. Central banks know their policies move markets, so they strive to balance transparency with caution. They aim to provide credible guidance, while markets remain wary and reactive, picking up cues from the myriad central bank policy actions and communications. The March 2024 Bank of International Settlements Quarterly Report noted that while market participants hoped for easier liquidity, central banks stayed cautious due to persistent inflation. Policy rate uncertainty affects all asset classes, especially bond prices. What can markets expect from policymakers in the future? In this volatile environment, managing market fluctuations is a core skill for treasury managers and traders. Technical analysis, with its robust toolkit of volatility indicators, trend analysis, and pattern recognition, helps navigate these conditions by enabling informed decision making amidst uncertainty. This conference brings together experts in macroeconomics, policymaking, and technical analysis to […]

Follow along as we go through an evolution in trend-following, touching on some of the technicalities, flaws, and changesthat Karnes has found helpful. Sometimes seeing how the sausage is made is necessary.

New York Chapter Holiday Party Come join us at Beckett's Sports Bar on Stone Street for some Holiday Spirit!  Enjoy food and a Cup of Cheer with the CMT Association community as we celebrate the year-end.  This Holiday Party is sponsored by Stocktwits. We hope you will join us! Jay Woods, CMT Dan Russo, CMT Michael Sroga, CMT Louis Spector, CMT Tom Bruni, CMT New York Chapter Chairs REGISTRATION: Free for Members and Non-members.  Please Register in advance. Sponsor:

The CMT Association invites you to the next Phoenix Chapter Meeting on January 29, 2025.  We are pleased to have Fred G. Schutzman as our guest speaker for this meeting.  He will share his knowledge and perspectives gained in futures and commodities markets over nearly 40 years. We encourage you to bring clients and colleagues interested in technical analysis to this presentation. We look forward to seeing you there! Larry Copeland, CMT, CFP Steve A. Kern, CMT Glen Katz, CMT Phoenix Chapter Chairs TOPICS: The Development of Profitable Trading Systems Why research, testing, and exit strategies are essential. Why mechanical systems are useful. The five steps of planning and  testing a profitable mechanical system. How diversification across multiple markets, systems, and timeframes help profitability. Looking Back on a Successful Career Lessons and rules learned in nearly 40 years of analyzing and trading markets. Gaining insights and lessons from the wealth […]