Following the U.S.’s decision to raise tariffs of $34 billion on Chinese goods – mostly intermediate – that came to effect a couple of weeks ago, the U.S. is now planning additional tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports. Alas,…
Markets are on the move and we tackle the main topics head on the Fed’s hawkish hike, the pessimism from the ECB, and the trade wars which may not be priced in. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback…
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to raise rates again by 25 bp to the range of 1.75%-2% did not come as a surprise. However, the Jerome Powell’s press conference, the Fed’s press release statement, the dot plot and economic outlook…
You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. China-US trade: Don’t call it peace, it’s only a truce. The two largest economies decided to put off a trade war. What does it mean for broader markets?…
We start by giving an update on some progress in Brexit before moving to the high volatility markets are experiencing and wrapping up with a preview. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Brexit transition…
All eyes are on the Fed and we start from Powell’s first decision and continue to talk about falling oil prices before previewing the other events of the week. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon.…
The action continues in markets with significant moves in all assets. However, this volatility does not always result in the expected reactions. We cover the markets and look forward. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on…
Markets are rocking and rolling with high volatility coming back. We analyze what’s going on before moving to the pound and previewing a busy week. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Markets are moving:…
The US jobs report was quite good with a significant rise in wages, m/m, and y/y. Is this the beginning of something good or perhaps yet another one-off? We discuss this and continue to the wider markets, with volatility being…
The dollar has been falling for quite sharply and we explain why. It’s not the US economy: we digest the latest US GDP report which gives something for everybody before concluding with a preview as February begins. You are welcome…