Everywhere there are arguments that we are in a "V"-shaped recovery. And there are signs that in fact that is the case. Today we will look at some of those, and then take up the topic of when the Fed will raise rates.

Faith is a deadly trap for the trader.

Little appreciated in the economic literature are the benefits of giving up and letting things collapse.

The British pound maintained a narrow range after bouncing back from a fresh yearly low.

The Canadian dollar has continued to lose ground against the U.S. dollar, finishing as the fourth-worst performing G-10 currencies through Friday’s close.

No return to normal. No recovery. No inflation.

How much support will hold in the S&P 500?

China has become a nation of entrepreneurs and risk takers. It resembles the US in the 1920's -- before the country was taken over by corporate managers and political mandarins. China is a good place to make money.

The current decline in GLD represents a correction in an ongoing bull market.

Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the financial futures markets for May 19.