It was a big week for central banks, with implications going well beyond the short-term market reactions. We start with the immediate takeaways and continue to the long-term consequences. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support…
The focus of this week’s show is the focus of markets: the Fed decision: calling it “highly anticipated” would be an understatement. We cover the event from all angles. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Dovish or…
We begin by a rundown of the ECB decision which was short on details and move to analyze the impact of Brexit, as we have some evidence that it isn’t a total catastrophe, not yet. Apart from the BOE, we preview other…
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 Fed is the center of attention once again with higher expectations for a rate hike following Jackson Hole. We explain what happened and also examine if the data supports it before moving to the upcoming events. You are welcome…
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,…
Are central bankers losing the plot? We discuss the problematic Fed’s forecasting, the unusual market impact from a rate cut and also update on the US economy and the road ahead. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support…
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 BOJ missed high market expectations and left the chopper ground. After dwelling on the not-so-bold new monetary policy we discuss the weakness in the US data and the Fed, continue with a preview for a central bank that will…
We take a break from Brexit and chopper sounds and move to commodities: oil is slipping, gold remains strong and the focus shifts back to the US. We also touch on ECB QE and preview the next events. You are welcome…