The markets took a break for the funeral of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and I'd bet most investors are grateful for the pause in the "Groundhog Day," Yogi Berra "déjà vu all over again"-type action we've been going through since, yes, October.
Yeah, the market just did what it did just last month; the FAANGs rolled over and played dead, only to come roaring back for a seemingly strong push up north and, just when things looked brighter, tanked again.
Rally and swoon, rally and swoon… While there is still a fighting chance for the old bull, it's looking increasingly grim.
We're rapidly getting to the point that investors who are unprepared or out of position could be in some serious danger.
That's why I'm looking so closely at these specific numbers…
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Does this mean there's not going to be a Santa Claus rally?