Technician David Nicoski: US Markets Decoupling From World Markets

Jim welcomes back technician David Nicoski CMT from Vermilion Technical Research, LLC. David sees the US markets decoupling from the global markets, as money is heading into large cap stocks with liquidity and dividends. David also sees the market more or less on hold until the "fiscal cliff" issue is resolved by Congress. Also in this segment, Ryan Puplava with this week’s Market Wrap-up and Rob Bernard looks at interest rates and new bond offerings in the Fixed Income Report.

Ryan joined PFS Group in 1995. He is Senior Trading Manager and works closely with Jim Puplava on PFS Group's Growth investment objective. He also contributes a monthly Market Observation to Financial Sense and co-authors In the Know—a weekly communication for Jim Puplava's clients only—with other members of the trading staff.

David Nicoski, Director of Research at Vermilion Technical Research, was previously a Principal and Senior Technical Analyst in the Technical Research department at a well-known investment bank and has more than 15 years of technical research experience. At his prior employer, Mr. Nicoski's responsibilities included assisting in the production and marketing of the Firm’s technical research products.

Rob joined PFS Group in 2011 as an independent broker. With over 30 years of experience in the investment management industry, Mr. Bernard's expertise includes: Income strategies, diversification strategies, specialized high-level corporate executive strategies, particularly with SEC Rule 144-related services, long-term care insurance and variable annuities.