Latest Insights on LOW
![The CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX), aka the fear index, fell below 10 this week — its lowest level since February 2007.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lowvolatility-1.jpg)
May 4, 2017 Stocks
The CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX), aka the fear index, fell below 10 this week — its lowest level since February 2007.![There is a natural hedge for a falling U.S. dollar, and, if you haven’t already, it’s high time you took a closer look at investing in gold.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fedgold.jpg)
May 3, 2017 Gold
There is a natural hedge for a falling U.S. dollar, and, if you haven’t already, it’s high time you took a closer look at investing in gold.![](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/retail.jpg)
May 3, 2017 U.S. Economy
Given the increase in wages and salaries in the Employment Cost Index, don’t be surprised if consumer spending mounts a significant comeback.![A few months ago, I warned about the dangers of passive investing. It looks like others are starting to voice similar concerns…](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dangeretfs.jpg)
May 2, 2017 Trading Strategies
A few months ago, I warned about the dangers of passive investing. It looks like others are starting to voice similar concerns…![Technical analysis is the study of prices, and it can be applied to any price data. Right now, the picture for home prices is bullish.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/homeprices.jpg)
May 2, 2017 Real Estate
Technical analysis is the study of prices, and it can be applied to any price data. Right now, the picture for home prices is bullish.