Samurai Summary: Top Tweets 26/08/2015

It almost felt like US markets were set for a textbook rebound close going into the closing session yesterday but the market had other plans as last minute trade saw all major indices turning crimson red from a grinning green. Most commentators were left shell shocked as many were taken by surprise by the sudden dip. Moves such as these do indicate a level of weariness by participants to be trading in these market conditions.

Dow Jones rebounds after China's "Black Monday" triggers financial panic: http://t.co/1s0ILmFb4I pic.twitter.com/q0hEowvPCP

— VICE News (@vicenews) August 25, 2015

Great article presenting the argument that those blaming China for global volatility on markets are wrong and the Fed is the one who should be taking the responsibility by artificially inflating stock markets with easy money. The author makes a good point that in the years which have followed the Great Recession, the US economy is only 8.5% higher GDP wise and points a finger at the US government from not doing enough to help the economy. Thinking of the amount of trillions the Fed printed to keep things ticking hasn't found it's way into economic prosperity.

‘Scapegoating’ China: Is US Fed to blame for market crisis or is Beijing ‘exporting pain’?: As stock markets ... http://t.co/g1yaTZfh8C

— zIKY (@ziky) August 26, 2015

A good news story coming out of Germany is electricity prices have fallen to a 12 year low due to renewable energy being supplied to the grid. The model that German currently uses does look likely as a prototype for the rest of the world to follow if it can be employed effectively. The factors that have played a major role in seeing the green revolution is technological innovation in terms of the amount of electricity being produced from renewable assets which have been driven higher and higher as well as financial modelling that make the system affordable to implement for the consumer.

#Energy (positive) shock: #Electricity prices in #Germany drop to 12-year low on #renewables http://t.co/PbwdhhfRJ1 pic.twitter.com/KSyQv89CEO

— Javier Blas (@JavierBlas2) August 26, 2015

A popular trader amongst US followers, Steve Burns has made his name by consistency employing discipline to his trading process with devote dedication. This blog by Steve found on his website is a reminder to every trader that the journey is long , the road is bumpy but the end goal is sweet. Observing around the financial community over the past month does reflect a frenzied emotive reaction but realising that this moment is another feather in your cap is all you need to set you on your way to trading success.

40 steps in the Traders Journey http://t.co/c34wX2vWVU

— Steve Burns (@SJosephBurns) August 26, 2015