Technical Analysis and Trading Commentary by Jay Woods
Jesús Fernández-Villaverde is Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His academic work spans macroeconomics, monetary theory, and computational methods. With more than 21,000 citations and an h-index above 65, Fernández-Villaverde is one of the most cited Spanish economists globally. His 2023 NBER working paper, “Central Bank Digital Currency: When and How,” analyzes CBDC adoption strategies, trade-offs between privacy and monetary control, and risks of financial disintermediation.
In 2024 and 2025, Fernández-Villaverde contributed to ECB and BIS policy conferences, presenting models on stablecoin volatility and CBDC architecture. He co-authored simulation studies on how CBDCs affect banking margins, showing potential declines in deposits of 5 to 10 percent depending on design choices. Public lectures in Madrid and Philadelphia attracted more than 800 participants, reflecting growing policy interest in his work. With active contributions to IMF consultations and European Parliament briefings, Fernández-Villaverde continues to shape the global policy debate on digital money.
Jay Woods: MSGS chart stands out after eventful season
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, commented on MSGS stock performance following an eventful game night. He described the MSGS chart as impressive, noting both the ...
S&P 500 and Dow show positive breadth as market drops, Jay Woods notes
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, highlights that despite the market facing significant pressure, breadth in the S&P 500 remains positive at 258-to-244 and the Dow ...
Jay Woods: LULU faces key technical test with earnings next week
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, highlights that a crucial moment is approaching for LULU from a technical analysis perspective as the company is set to report ...
Uber trading session displays bearish engulfing pattern, Jay Woods notes
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, points to Uber as a textbook case of a bearish engulfing candle. The observation was made intraday, with the session still underway, ...
Jay Woods: Stock discussions include META alongside Philly and NYC sports
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, mentions that conversation topics often go beyond sports to include stocks such as META. He notes that discussions with a colleague ...
Beaten down AI infrastructure play to be discussed, Jay Woods notes
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, will appear on CNBC's Market Navigator segment at 2:40 to discuss an AI infrastructure play that has recently declined in value. ...
Jay Woods: Classic trader photo with Jerome Powell relevant for one more week
Jay Woods referenced a memorable image of himself as a traditional worried trader with Jerome Powell in the background. He mentioned that the picture will only be relevant for one more week and ...
Recognition comes from a respected financial writer, Jay Woods notes
Jay Woods expressed appreciation for high praise received from Sam Ro, whom he described as one of the best financial writers he knows. The message highlighted Woods' gratitude for the recognition ...
Jay Woods: S&P 500 remains below 200-day moving average after record streak
The S&P 500 has closed below its 200-day moving average for a second consecutive day, ending a previous streak of 214 days above the threshold. Jay Woods highlights that in similar scenarios, 71 ...
Lack of clarity on Dow schedule for 100,000 prompts questions, Jay Woods notes
Jay Woods draws attention to the lack of clarity around public statements on milestones for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. He notes that while leaders have highlighted the Dow surpassing 50,000 ...
Jay Woods identifies trade opportunities in SOFI and HOOD
Jay Woods has highlighted new trade opportunities in SOFI and HOOD in the latest Market Navigator segment. This segment aims to identify promising investments in the current market ...
Jay Woods outlines market trends before halftime reveal
Jay Woods has shared a glimpse into his latest market analysis, set to be released before halftime. His note discusses key market indicators including breadth, IGV, and major companies like CSCO ...
Jay Woods suggests peak interest in gold as novice queries rise
Jay Woods remarked on an apparent peak in public interest in gold, triggered by his child's friends who lack market expertise asking about the precious metal. The surge in gold interest among ...
Jay Woods forecasts 3-5% S&P 500 return for 2026
Jay Woods, from Freedom Capital, shared his market outlook while appearing on CNBC's Squawk Box. He expects a moderate 3-5% return in the S&P 500 by 2026, indicating measured growth potential for ...
Jay Woods signals market impact during Fed Week
Jay Woods anticipates significant market reactions this week as Wall Street enters Fed Week. Comparing the event to a heated sports rivalry, he suggests that its effects will extend beyond simple ...
Jay Woods: Wall Street eyes Big Tech earnings amid Fed meeting
Wall Street is set to navigate through the final week of October with significant attention on upcoming Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve meeting. Investors are closely monitoring these ...
Jay Woods questions parallels between dot-com bubble and 1987 crash
In a recent tweet, financial analyst Jay Woods reflected on the historical parallels between the late 1990s dot-com bubble and earlier economic events. Woods specifically points to the ...
Jay Woods attends day two of CMT Association 2025 Summit in Dubai
Jay Woods is attending day two of the CMT Association 2025 Summit, taking place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Details are being ...
Jay Woods prepares for intriguing exchange on Schwab Network
Jay Woods, a frequent guest on financial discussions, is set to appear on the Schwab Network with Diane King Hall. This appearance promises a lively and dynamic conversation, where Woods often ...
September rate cut odds jump to 91.5%, Jay Woods says
Jay Woods highlights a notable shift in the potential for a rate cut by September as tracked by recent market predictions. According to an analysis, the probability of such a cut increased ...
Jay Woods: NYSE embraces FIG amid market chatter
Jay Woods, an experienced trader and analyst, highlights the New York Stock Exchange's growing interest in Figma, a design platform represented by the ticker FIG. His comment suggests that NYSE ...
