FTMDaily.com – Yesterday, U.S. stocks roared higher as both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs. The S&P 500 settled at 1897, just shy of the strong resistance level of 1,900. Additionally, the Dow Jones closed above its 16,600 resistance level at 16,695, which is its third record high of 2014.

Small-cap stocks, which have been hit particularly hard in recent weeks, joined in yesterday’s rally. The closely watched Russell 2000 Index rose 2.3%, its best day in over 17 months, while the NASDAQ 100 leapt higher by 1.7%.

Precious metals also rallied strong yesterday with gold prices rising modestly and silver gaining nearly 2% — its best one day performance in three months.

The strong rally in U.S. stocks came on little news and overall weak volume, indicating that the rally may be short-lived. When a market rallies on weak volume, such as we saw yesterday, it serves as a red flag to the small investor to remain vigilant. Remember, most market crashes were preceded within days of a new ‘record high’ occurring on unusually low volume.

Meanwhile in Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 index closed at its highest level since January 2008. I remain very bullish on European stocks in the near-term as the European Central Bank seems to be preparing for a round of monetary stimulus that could be announced as early as next month.

And while stocks made news yesterday, it has been hard assets (commodities) that have been rising the most so far in 2014.

Year-to-date:

Coffee prices are up 71%…

Lean hogs are up 32.5%…

Corn is up 18.3%…

Wheat is up 18.1%…

And orange juice is up 15.9%.

You can view all of the year-to-date performance data below.

Until tomorrow,
Jerry Robinson

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“Preparing — and Profiting — From the Coming Collapse”

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David Cameron: Taxes Will Rise Unless We Can Raid Bank Accounts

British Prime Minister claims he will “have to put up taxes” unless tax officials are given draconian powers to raid people’s bank accounts.

This High-Paying Job Has 235,600 Unfilled Positions Across The U.S.

America as a whole may be slogging through 6.3% unemployment these days, but according to industry analyst FTR Transportation Intelligence, there’s currently a 4.3% “driver shortage” in the trucking industry today — a negative unemployment rate.

One in 10 Americans Don’t Carry Paper Money Anymore

If we move to a truly cashless society, it won’t be much of an adjustment for most Americans.

Russia Threatens to Cut Off Ukraine Gas Starting June 3

Gazprom chief executive Alexei Miller said Ukraine must pay upfront for its June deliveries because of outstanding debts.

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U.S. Financial Markets Real-time Gold and Silver Prices

Precious Metals Market Update with Tom Cloud

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“Daily Investment Trends for the Savvy Investor”

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“World News Headlines That We Are Tracking”

400 U.S. Mercenaries ‘Deployed on Ground’ in Ukraine Military Operation

German media is reporting that 400 elite mercenaries from the notorious U.S. private security firm Academi (formerly Blackwater) are taking part in a Ukrainian military operation against anti-government protesters in southeastern regions of the country.

EU to Bug Every Car in UK With Tracker Chips

Despite serious concerns about privacy and cost, UK ministers admit they are powerless to stop the Big Brother technology being forced on motorists and car makers.

DHS Emails Reveal U.S. May Have Terrorist “Hands Off” List

The Obama administration appears to have a terrorist “hands off” list that permits individuals with extremist ties to enter the country.

Sharp Rise in French Jews Leaving for Israel

Exodus due to a growing “climate of anti-Semitism” and the prevailing gloomy economic situation in France.

Israeli President’s Plane Refused Entry to Swedish Airspace En Route to Norway

The pilots were forced to chart a new course, through Danish airspace, which drastically lengthened the flight, causing Peres to arrive 50 minutes late for his official reception at Oslo’s airport.

Pope Says Baptism For All – Even Martians

Pope Francis has declared everyone has the right to be baptised, even aliens should they come knocking on the church’s door.

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A Spiritual View of Charitable Giving

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“A Daily Dose of Financial Wisdom from God’s Word”

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have it with you.”
Proverbs 3:27-28