Market volatility made a very quick and short comeback last week on Wednesday following the political unrest in the U.S. This time, it was followed by the Comey memos about his meetings with President Trump that raised market concerns over…
We start from the political storms that were only a storm in teacup for stocks. We then continue with oil and see some room for rises before previewing the events of the week. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and…
The recent economic data pouring out of the U.S. including CPI and retail sales were soft enough to pause the downfall of bullion as the markets reassess the chances of a Fed rate hike in June. Nonetheless, both gold and…
After the BOE’s decision and ahead of the elections, we examine the situation in the UK and discuss the pound. We then continue to rant about the lack of volatility before previewing the upcoming events. You are welcome to listen,…
The latest NFP report showed strong growth in jobs (211K vs. exp. of 194K) and modest decline in unemployment rate to a new low and yet wages are not picking up at a faster pace. This news, however, was still…
What’s going on in the US economy? There is still slack but the Fed judges it in a sanguine manner. We begin with all the moving parts in America before moving to a less optimistic picture for oil prices before reviewing the…