The recent NFP report was considered “good-enough” to keep the odds high for a Fed rate hike coming December. This week the U.S. elections will take center stage and is likely to dominate the news cycle and move markets. But…
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…
We’re back and diving straight into the ins and outs in oil prices before talking about a central bank that actually talks up the currency (in a way). We finish as usual with a preview of the upcoming busy events. You…
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 latest NFP report fell short again of market estimates with a gain of 156K jobs; but this hasn’t changed the view of the markets that the FOMC is likely to raise rates at least once this year – and…
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…
Indicators are nice, but sometimes ongoing news stories make or break markets. We focus on three ingredients that move the market as a whole. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Presidential Debate: The…
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…
Precious metals kicked off last week on a positive note but by the end of the week both gold and silver made a U turn a declined as yields started to pick up again and the USD recovered. The speculation…