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Posted on Sept. 1, 2023, 1:22 p.m.

Markets Pulling Back Off Non-Farm Payroll


<p>After a week of lower-than-expected data, Non-Farm Payrolls come in hot and the markets are pulling back into support!</p>...

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Posted on Sept. 1, 2023, 7:40 a.m.

Chinese Stimulus / Nonfarm Payroll / Gold & Silver are on the Move!


<p>&nbsp;Metals Minute w/ Phil Streible</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 31, 2023, 2 p.m.

Markets Holding Ahead of Non-Farm Payroll's Tomorrow!


<p>Markets holding support as core PCE comes in right in line with expectations, where can we go from there?</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 30, 2023, 2:41 p.m.

A Massive Inflection Point


<p>Soft economic data this week has supported risk assets, with stocks and precious metals making a run. Can it continue with PCE and Nonfarm Payrolls...

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Posted on Aug. 29, 2023, 1:19 p.m.

Jolts, Consumer Confidence Giving a Boost to Stocks and Metals!


<p>US stock indices and precious metals pushing through strong resistance off the jolts and consumer confidence, what will ADP mean for tomorrow?</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 28, 2023, 2:59 p.m.

Consolidation Ahead of Jobs Data 📊


<p>There is a lot of jobs data this week, and keeping an eye on the levels and sentiment will be important moving forward.</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 25, 2023, 1:54 p.m.

Jerome Powell Doubles Down on a 2% Inflation Target


<p>The Fed will remain data dependent as they do not want to inflict unnecessary economic pain! This most likely leads to a wait and see narrative at ...

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Posted on Aug. 25, 2023, 9:20 a.m.

Gold/Silver: The two levels that silver traders are watching


<h2>Gold/Silver: The two levels that silver traders are watching</h2> <p>It was an impressive week for commodities across the board, with everythin...

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Posted on Aug. 25, 2023, 7:05 a.m.

Expect a Volatile Session with Jackson Hole!


<p>Expect a Volatile Session with Jackson Hole! - Powell 9:05 am cst - Metals Minute w/ Phil Streible</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 24, 2023, 3:21 p.m.

Jackson Hole Friday, Expect the Unexpected


<p>The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium has proven to be a tectonic-shifting event. Will there be a new inflation target, or will the Fed double down o...

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Posted on Aug. 24, 2023, 1:49 p.m.

Markets Taking a Breathe Ahead of Jackson Hole


<p>The indices&nbsp;are selling off after the sharp move higher off Nvidia earnings, and the precious metals are holding support. Where can Jackson Ho...

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Posted on Aug. 23, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

Light PMI Sends Indices & Metals Higher, Where To Next?


<p>Stocks, Gold and Silver rally of light PMI, and all eyes are on Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole Friday.</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 22, 2023, 1:38 p.m.

More S&P Bank Downgrades & Divergence in Yields


<p>Will the 30-year rally from these levels or is this a short-lived rally? All eyes will be on Jackson Hole this Friday, and the S&amp;P is consolida...

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Posted on Aug. 21, 2023, 2:06 p.m.

Jackson Hole Week Kicks Off


<p>Bonds fallout again to start Jackson Hole week. Is it that easy to just short Bonds? Equity indices and precious&nbsp;metals are showing some life ...

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Posted on Aug. 18, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

Will Bonds Stop Falling?


<p>Will Bonds Stop Falling? | What The FICC</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 18, 2023, 12:25 p.m.

Bill's Fresh Buys In Tech!


<p>Bill Joins CNBC&#39;s Halftime Report, with trades in AAPL, ORCL &amp; ADBE.</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 14, 2023, 2:27 p.m.

Can the Treasury and China Headwinds Subside?


<p>Brace for a deluge of economic data into tomorrow morning, beginning with China tonight. Life from China&#39;s slate will lift assets, but if jobs ...

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2023, 6:28 p.m.

Outlook For Bitcoin


<p>Outlook For Bitcoin</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2023, 4:44 p.m.

Why Is Caterpillar A Great Add


<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Get a lesson on portfolio construction. Find out why Caterpillar fits into Bill Baruch&rsquo;s portfolio for 2H. He also bites the...

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2023, 4:40 p.m.

How To Game The Tech Pullback


<p>Stocks have not been able to rally after this week&rsquo;s data. What&rsquo;s holding it back and how are things setting up?</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2023, 4:34 p.m.

What Sectors Will Outperform in 2H?


<p>It&rsquo;s unlikely tech gives you 50% again in the second half of the year. Well, where is outperformance going to come from? Bill Baruch gives yo...

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2023, 4:26 p.m.

Energy Stocks are in Prime Shape!


<p>Chevron $CVX was upgraded by Wells Fargo. Get Bill Baruch&rsquo;s take on the energy sector and how he&rsquo;s positioning portfolios.</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2023, 4:22 p.m.

What is Stock Market Positioning Telling Us?


<p>Is there a catalyst to drive stocks higher or lower in the coming weeks? Bill Baruch joins the desk for CNBC Halftime Report.</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 10, 2023, 7:39 a.m.

All Eyes on the INFLATION Data, Gold & Silver


<p>All Eyes on the INFLATION Data, Gold &amp; Silver - The Metals Minute w/ Phil Streible</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

How Do Stocks & Commodities React To CPI?


<p>How Do Stocks &amp; Commodities React To CPI?</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 8, 2023, 1 p.m.

Any End to the Bloodbath?


<p>Stocks and commodities slip sharply on China Trade Balance data and Moody&#39;s bank downgrades. Is there any hope of a consolidation&nbsp;ahead of...

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Posted on Aug. 7, 2023, 2 p.m.

Markets Rebound From Friday's Rug Pull


<p>Markets Rebound From Friday&#39;s Rug Pull</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 3, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

Bill Talks Apple Earnings After The Bell


<p>Bill Talks Apple Earnings After The Bell</p>...

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Posted on Aug. 3, 2023, 1:52 p.m.

Is the Chips Trade Cooling Off or Heating Up?


<p>Is the Chips Trade Cooling Off or Heating Up?</p>...

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Posted on July 28, 2023, 4:34 p.m.

Bill Buys More Chevron $CVX


<p>Chevron and Exxon reported earnings today. Get Bill Baruch&#39;s take. What have you done for me lately? Do not forget how well energy has performe...

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Posted on July 28, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

Bill Sells Tesla, AMD & Adobe


<p>Active portfolio management requires being nimble, this is what Bill Baruch is doing in portfolios now.</p>...

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Posted on July 28, 2023, 4:09 p.m.

The Bull Market Rolls On, But Correction Coming?


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Posted on July 21, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

The Rotation Trade


<p>Bill Baruch joined CNBC&rsquo;s Halftime Report on Thursday to describe how he is trimming big names like $AAPL $MSFT $NVDA $TSLA and where he is l...

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Posted on July 20, 2023, 4:32 p.m.

Market Correction Predicted


<p>Bill Baruch and the Investment Committee in the Halftime Report on CNBC.</p>...

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Posted on July 20, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

Is This The Top?


<p>The E-mini NQ matched its worst day since February and there was a broad risk-off move as rates rose after Jobless Claims data. Where are the next ...

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Posted on July 19, 2023, 1:48 p.m.

Housing Starts and TSLA


<p>Economic data was favorable for risk assets today, but markets are consolidating after some big moves. Everyone will be watching TSLA earnings afte...

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Posted on July 18, 2023, 2:24 p.m.

Stocks Are Surging


<p>Stocks surge, led by MSFT. Crude Oil and Gold also run after Retail Sales, but traders cannot ignore tomorrow&#39;s New Home Sales data.</p>...

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Posted on July 17, 2023, 11:14 a.m.

Phil Streible's Market Outlook


<p>Phil Streible on the USD &amp; rates &amp; global economic data, with Ben Lichtenstein</p>...

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Posted on July 16, 2023, 5:29 p.m.

Big Banks TOP Q2 Estimates 🏢


<p>Bill Baruch joins the Investment Committee in the Halftime show.</p>...

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Posted on July 15, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

Earnings Playbook!


<p>Bill Baruch on CNBC&#39;s Halftime Report, &nbsp;Discussing Earnings as TESLA Reports Wednesday.</p>...

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Posted on July 14, 2023, 6:44 p.m.

The Health Care Trade


<p>Bill Baruch and&nbsp;the Investment Committee on CNBC&#39;s Halftime Report&nbsp;</p>...

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Posted on July 13, 2023, 5:48 p.m.

Why Bonds will CAPITULATE in July


<p>CPI for June cooled, we give you a full breakdown and what it means for the Treasury complex, the E-mini S&amp;P, and for commodities like Crude, G...

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Posted on July 5, 2023, 3:28 p.m.

Will the Surge in Yields Disrupt the Risk Environment?


<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Treasury yields surge to new cycle highs despite poor economic data around the globe. E-mini S&amp;P futures digest the end-of-qua...

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Posted on June 28, 2023, 1:54 p.m.

Will a Breakout in Dow Transports Lift Commodities Too?


<p>The Dow Transports are up nearly 5% on the week. The broader indices are trying to respond, and we have the levels for the E-mini S&amp;P and E-min...

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Posted on June 28, 2023, 8:23 a.m.

What is Driving Commodities?


<p><strong>Bill Baruch joined the TD Ameritrade Network to give you his outlook on E-mini S&amp;P futures, and dive into this little known CME Group p...

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Posted on June 26, 2023, 12:01 p.m.

Stocks Hit Session Lows, Where to Next?


<p>E-mini S&amp;P and E-mini NQ futures hit fresh session lows through the lunch hour. We highlight the levels you must know going into the second hal...

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Posted on June 20, 2023, 1:42 p.m.

Can Markets Shake the Hangover?


<p>E-mini S&amp;P and E-mini NQ futures slid sharply, but are working off the worst levels of the session. Is this just a quad witching, big run, hang...

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Posted on June 12, 2023, 2:46 p.m.

Will CPI Bring the High Heat?


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Posted on June 2, 2023, 4:59 p.m.

The Fundamental Underpinnings of Cybersecurity Stocks & Macro | Triple Play from Blue Line Capital


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl discuss the latest macro data and how it connects to trends in cybersecurity stoc...

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Posted on June 2, 2023, 1:54 p.m.

OPEC+ meeting: How it will impact oil prices


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Posted on May 30, 2023, 4:04 p.m.

Trade It Or Fade It (Ep. 4) 5/30/2023


<p>A seasonal rise in grain market is playing out yet again as traders focus in on weather forecasts throughout the Midwest. Gold futures tested and h...

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Posted on May 27, 2023, 11:56 a.m.

Marvell Rallies On Strong Datacenter Guidance As AI Drives Semiconductor Stocks


<p>Bill Baruch joined CNBC&#39;s Halftime Report to talk about the drivers behind Marvell&#39;s move higher on the back of earnings; Marvell&#39;s str...

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Posted on May 26, 2023, 11:59 a.m.

Driving the S&P into Memorial Day Weekend


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Posted on May 25, 2023, 12:37 p.m.

Will the Dollar's Rally Derail Tech? | Midday Market Minute with Bill Baruch | 5/25/2023 |


<h2>The U.S. Dollar Index continued its surge, hitting a two-month high and pressuring commodities and cyclicals. Tech is a different animal, with NVD...

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Posted on May 20, 2023, 8:11 p.m.

Divergence In Semiconductors As AI Drives Chip Stocks | The Outlook From Blue Line Capital


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl discuss the latest macro data and how it connects to the AI narrative driving tec...

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Posted on May 20, 2023, 8:44 a.m.

Copper may be down, but I am expecting higher later this year!


<p>Blake Morrow sits down with Bill Baruch of Blue Line Futures to discuss the recent breakdown in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gold" rel=...

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Posted on May 16, 2023, 4:10 p.m.

Trade It or Fade It (Ep. 2) 5/16/20


<p>Bill Baruch and Oliver Sloup, Co-Owners of Blue Line Futures discuss last week&#39;s trade setup and breakdown what&#39;s on their radar this week....

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Posted on May 9, 2023, 2:33 p.m.

Trade It or Fade It (Ep. 2) 5/9/2023


<p>Bill Baruch and Oliver Sloup, the co-owners of Blue Line Futures and Blue Creek Capital Management, come to you with another episode of Trade It or...

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Posted on May 9, 2023, 12:48 p.m.

U.S. Dollar Strength Ahead Of CPI


<p>Bill Baruch joined Ben Lichtenstein on the TD Ameritrade Network this morning to discuss the macro action pre-CPI.</p>...

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Posted on May 2, 2023, 3:12 p.m.

Trade It or Fade It (Ep. 1) 05/02/2023


<p>Bill Baruch and Oliver Sloup take a look at two seasonal trends and decide whether they want to Trade It or Fade It. &nbsp;This week&#39;s discussi...

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Posted on April 20, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

Is The Fed Staying Hawkish For Too Long? | The Macro Conversation with Blue Line Capital


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl discuss recent inflation data and what it means for the May and June Fed meetings...

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Posted on April 20, 2023, 2:20 p.m.

3 Mining Stocks for The Economy Ahead | The Gold, Silver & Copper Outlook


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl discuss the macro outlook and what it means for metals. With Gold at $2,000 and C...

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Posted on April 12, 2023, 10:13 p.m.

Portfolio Allocations Post-CPI | Perspective From Blue Line Capital


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl discuss the latest inflation data on what it means for portfolio allocations broa...

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Posted on April 12, 2023, 10:05 p.m.

The Auto-Sector Conversation With A CPI Inflation Breakdown


<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Bill Baruch and Jannis Meindl discuss the latest inflation data, Nonfarm Payrolls from last week, and how it all connects to the s...

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Posted on April 9, 2023, 7:44 p.m.

Are The "Long & Variable Lags" Even Longer, Or Is The Economy Resetting To 2019?


<h2><strong>Nonfarm Payrolls Review Ahead Of CPI &amp; PPI</strong></h2> <p>&quot;Age is not the enemy. Stagnation is the enemy. Complacency is the...

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Posted on April 5, 2023, 4:51 p.m.

More layoffs hitting economy this month, trader reveals best plays for protection | Bill Baruch


<p>Why is OPEC cutting supply? What&#39;s going to happen to the jobs market this year? What are the top trades for 2023?</p>...

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Posted on March 28, 2023, 6:42 p.m.

Homebuilders & Semiconductors As Lending Standards Tighten Along With Financial Conditions


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl on the Fed&#39;s path forward and what it means for stocks in the semiconductor i...

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Posted on March 24, 2023, 8:33 p.m.

The Inflation Review With Consumer Prices, Producer Prices And Other Inflation Trends


<h2><strong>The Inflation Review</strong></h2> <p>&quot;Don&#39;t follow the advice of others, rather, learn to listen to the voice within yourself...

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 3:27 p.m.

Individual Stock Picks As The Fed Tightens Financial Conditions | Triple Play Ep. 12


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl on the latest news from the Fed and the data underpinning the FOMC&#39;s decision...

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 4:19 p.m.

Equity Market Commentary: Bill Baruch, 3/16/23


<p>The Nasdaq rallies off its two-month low. The S&amp;P 500 rises off its three-month low. Bill Baruch has more.</p>...

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 7:49 a.m.

Equity Markets Amidst Banking Stress With Crude Oil Below $70 | Bill Baruch Talks Macro


<p>Bill Baruch joined the TD Ameritrade Network to talk about the latest banking sector fallout and what it means for the economy and markets writ lar...

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Posted on Feb. 21, 2023, 5:28 p.m.

Digesting A Cautious Outlook From Home Depot & Walmart With 3 Stocks | Triple Play Ep. 8


<p>Blue Line Capital president Bill Baruch and analyst Jannis Meindl lay out the landscape across macro markets post-CPI and strong retail sales data ...

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Posted on Jan. 25, 2023, 6:28 p.m.

Bill Baruch's on Micron Technology's Guidance


<p>Bill Baruch also shared his thoughts on Micron Technology as semiconductor demand has come into question lately.</p>...

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Posted on Jan. 25, 2023, 6:26 p.m.

Bill Baruch's Thoughts on Microsoft's Earnings Report


<p>Bill Baruch joined CNBC&#39;s Halftime Report to talk about Microsoft&#39;s earnings report and the outlook ahead.</p>...

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Posted on Jan. 5, 2023, 7:41 p.m.

Connecting US Macro to Stocks In AI, Automation & Energy | Triple Play Podcast Episode 1


<p>Bill Baruch and Jannis Meindl kick off the year with the first episode of Blue Line Capital&#39;s new Triple Play Podcast. Each week, we will conne...

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Posted on Jan. 5, 2023, 3:45 a.m.

How To Manage Investment Risks In 2023 | Bill Baruch on Kitco News


<p>Bill Baruch joined Kitco News to discuss the latest FOMC Minutes and whether monetary policy may surprise on the dovish side in 2023. With companie...

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Posted on Nov. 10, 2022, 12:14 p.m.

Bill Baruch's Take On PayPal During CNBC's Halftime Report


<p>Bill Baruch pitched PayPal as his final trade during CNBC&#39;s Halftime Report show on Wednesday. Learn more about retirement and wealth portfolio...

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Posted on Nov. 6, 2022, 8:24 p.m.

Regime Shift On Wall Street? | Top Things to Watch this Week


<h2><strong>Regime Shift On Wall Street?</strong></h2> <p>&quot;<em>My approach always was that I&#39;d rather risk embarrassment now than be embar...

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Posted on Oct. 14, 2022, 7:56 a.m.

Are Yields Rolling Over Post-CPI? | Bill Baruch on Macro Markets


<p>Bill Baruch joined the TD Ameritrade Network to talk about yesterday&#39;s inflation data as well as this morning&#39;s retail sales numbers. After...

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Posted on June 9, 2022, 1:46 p.m.

Is The Fed Going to Pause Rate Hikes in September? | Bill Baruch on Inflation, Crude Oil, Gold and Silver


<p>Bill Baruch joined Kitco News to talk about the inflation backdrop ahead of Friday&#39;s CPI print. With two 50bps hikes expected in June and July,...

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Posted on June 7, 2022, 3:41 p.m.

The Inflation Showdown Before Jackson Hole | Bill Baruch talks Equities, Energy Markets and More


<p>Bill Baruch talks about the macro outlook within the context of the current and upcoming inflation landscape. As the Fed is geared to hike rates in...

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Posted on April 7, 2022, 10:10 a.m.

June Nasdaq 100 Futures Hits .382 Fibonacci Level ! | Paul Wankmueller CMT | Blue Line Futures


<p>April 6, 2022 brought a dip in the recent June Nasdaq 100 Futures rally, but it stopped short at the .382 Fibonacci retracement level.</p> <p>Pa...

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Posted on April 4, 2022, 6:58 p.m.

Biden Releases Oil! Gas Prices Lower? | Bill Baruch | Blue Line Futures | Yahoo Finance Interview


<p>With 1 million barrels per day planned to be released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, how will the price of Crude Oil react? Bill Baruch, Pre...

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