#28-C Point and Figure Basics: Charting Objectives Explained

Point and Figure chart displaying a one-year daily trend analysis with a red upward trendline and a blue downward arrow indicating a short-term bearish trend.

In this article, you’ll find a detailed description of the Point and Figure charting method. Its primary function (trend identification across different time frames), the method for plotting it, its pros and cons, and an example to clarify its use. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful, as it’s a fundamental tool in technical analysi

#25 Trading Real Rates.

Line chart showing the S&P 500 index from 2021 to 2026, highlighting the yield curve inversion in July 2022 and a subsequent decrease in trading volume.

This is an article calculating current real interest rates for developed economies, primarily in Europe. It analyzes the strength of their currencies and major stock indices. A common pattern emerges across all of them: currencies are weak, and there’s a total lack of volume in the latest rally in their indices, making a correction imminent.