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 recent NFP report came a short than expected in terms of headline growth in jobs and wages, and is likely to reduce the chances of a rate hike this year by the FOMC. This week the focus will come…
The NFP always moves markets, but how exactly? We look at the bigger picture of the market impact, continue with previewing the ECB and finish with discussing more events on the calendar. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon.…
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…
This week’s Jackson Hole Symposium will have the markets looking forward for Yellen’s speech on Friday, but this speech could end up disappointing as it may not provide more guidance from the Chair of the FOMC. Other reports and events…
Some traders are on vacation but markets are on the move. Apart from the suspicious rally in oil, perhaps the summer sun is a good time for a change of heart in the Fed. You are welcome to listen, subscribe,…
The volatility in the markets may have subsided. But this week we will see several hard data points from the post-Brexit UK; these economic reports are likely to lead the way in the financial markets including CPI, Claimant Count Change…
The NFP report showed another sign that the labor market is doing well and on its road towards full employment; this also means a higher chance of a rate hike this year. The BOE also helped weaken its pound by…
preview. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Carney copying Draghi: The Bank of England introduced an overwhelming post-Brexit stimulus package and certainly beat expectations. We explain the measures, what this means and what awaits us on the…
The Fed and the BOJ didn’t deliver last week as they neither move nor even hint of any prospects of a substantial change to their respective monetary policies. But now all eyes will shift back to the UK as the…