Europe: Deflation is a Global Story (Part II)
Bear markets have a way of making the impossible possible – and fast.

By Vadim Pokhlebkin
3/11/2009 4:30:00 PM

This is part two of my interview with Brian Whitmer, the new editor of Elliott Wave International’s monthly European Financial Forecast. Here, Brian talks about Europe's "hidden" markets and gives tips on how to trade overseas if you are a U.S.-based investor. He also explains why he thinks the integrity of the European Union will be tested in this bear market.

Filed Under: FTSE, DAX, CAC40, cece, deflation, Robert Prechter, social mood

Category: European Markets

European Stocks: Sideways to… Higher?
Will the October-November period of sideways trading in the FTSE prove to be "base-building"?

By Vadim Pokhlebkin
12/5/2008 4:30:00 PM

Despite the fact that in November the index suffered another significant decline, its overall performance since late September-early October has essentially been flat, with almost zero net progress in either direction. If you think that's interesting, you're not alone. The editor of EWI's monthly European Financial Forecast (EFF), Tom Denham, focuses on this fact on p. 2 of the just-published, December issue -- and presents the following chart... 

Filed Under: FTSE, DAX, CAC40, AEX, Swiss Market Index (SMI), euro stoxx 50, cece

Category: European Markets

European Stocks: Five-Wave Moves Speak Volumes
It's no secret that summer months are rarely favorable for stock investors.

By Vadim Pokhlebkin
6/27/2008 3:45:00 PM

Summer months are rarely favorable for stock investors. ("Sell in May and go away," remember?) What complicates things now, however, is the ongoing liquidity crisis that has plagued the markets for almost a year now. And while some analysts out there keep saying "the worst is over," others are not so optimistic.

Filed Under: DAX, FTSE, CAC40, AEX, Swiss Market Index (SMI), euro stoxx 50, cece

Category: European Markets

European Stocks: Finally Catching a Break?

By Vadim Pokhlebkin
4/25/2008 5:00:00 PM

As expected, European stock indexes rallied in April. However, May begins the “worst six months of the year” according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. "Sell in May and go away, come back on St. Leger's Day," remember? They don’t say that for nothing...

Filed Under: FTSE, DAX, CAC40, AEX, Swiss Market Index (SMI), euro stoxx 50, cece

Category: European Markets