Our first episode of 2017 focuses on the US: we begin from the data, with the NFP, and continue with the FED. This time, the meeting minutes were very revealing, to say the least. As usual, we preview the upcoming…
With the year winding down as we are heading towards the last week of 2016, the markets are likely to demonstrate – as they did last week – low volatility and liquidity. For precious metals, this could be a chance…
The FED gave a hawkish hike and this rocked markets. We look at everything FED-related eyeing the path for the year ahead, which my be more Donald-dependent. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. What:…
So the Fed, as expected, raised rates for the first time this year. It’s arguable whether the Fed should have raised rates given the ongoing low inflation, strengthening USD and modest growth in wages. And let’s not forget there is…
In this week’s episode, we look back at the OPEC deal that defied skeptics as well as look forward towards the ECB: it’s money time for Draghi. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. OPEC…
Financial markets are certainly moving in the near-fortnight after Trump shocked markets with his ascent to the presidency. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Currencies: We focus on the three major currency pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD…
We focus on Trump’s Triumph: the shock result has significant implications for both fiscal and monetary policy and it already had a huge impact on markets. Uncertainty is high and only volatility is certain. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback…
The possibility of a Fed rate hike is around 60% by the by the end of the year. And the shift in the chances of a hike, which tend to move a daily basis, should have also impacted the direction of…
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…
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…