The recent FOMC meeting concluded, as expected, with another rate hike of 25 basis points; the rate was pushed up to the 1%-1.25% range. This decision came on the heels of the latest CPI report, in which both core and…
The presidential elections are a bit over a week away and until then the markets will keep close tabs on its developments. Nonetheless, a busy week ahead with 4 central banks meetings including FOMC, BOJ, RBA and BOE. None of…
With less than three weeks until the U.S. elections, concerns over a hard Brexit and earnings season underway market volatility is likely to slowly pick up in the near term. This week the main events of the week include: U.S.…
The markets are slowly moving towards accepting the possibility of the Fed raising rates coming December. But this week the focus will be on the upcoming ECB rate decision, which will be the main event of the week. Other events…
The recent recovery of oil prices following the possible deal by OPEC has also helped pushed up the risk currencies including the loonie and the Aussie. But this week the market’s attention will move back to the U.S. and the…
The Federal Open Market Committee didn’t raise rates – no surprise here – in the September meeting and left the door open for a possible rate hike later this year. Now all bets are set for a December hike; and…
The FOMC didn’t raise rates but the odds are still high for a December rate hike. And this week the Chair of the FOMC will be in the spotlight again as she will speak; in fact, no fewer than five…
All eyes are set towards the next FOMC meeting. Even though the market has climbed down from the idea of a possible September rate hike, the market will still look for any clues for when the Fed is expected to…
The recent plunge in the markets on Friday seems to have been the result of the anxiety of traders over a possible rate hike by the Fed, which may occur as soon as this month. The upcoming reports from the…
The talks over a possible rate hike in the past week have also helped pull up the USD and bring down commodities prices. And this week’s NFP report will play a key role in moving market expectations regarding a possible…