The dollar is on a roll in the last two weeks. We discuss the reasons for this strength, and look forward to the next moves and rate hike expectations. We continue with a preview to OPEC’s meeting, a dive into…
Dollar Strength Explained – MM #52
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Commodity Currencies, Oil Hedges and more – MM #51
Commodity currencies offer opportunities and we talk you through them. Not unrelated to the first topic, we run through the mechanisms of oil and top it off with the upcoming events. You are welcome to listen, subscribe and provide feedback. Commodity…
USD: Is The Glass Half Full or Half Empty? – MM#50
Lots of ins and out in the US labor market situation. When will the rate hike come? We offer both sides of the argument, talk about the implications of the UK election results, the situation of oil prices and preview the next…
Taking Tips from Yellen and Lots More – #49
Are stock markets facing a major sell-off? We analyze Yellen’s important words in a wide context, talk about the next moves for the Aussie and the C$ and preview next week’s interesting events. You are welcome to listen, subscribe and provide feedback. Yellen:…
Did the Market Get it Right on the Fed’s Hike? – #48
The Fed does not seem extremely worried of the US slowdown. This was perceived as hawkish but rate hike expectations remained low. What’s going on here? We explain everything and also discuss the upcoming market movers and shakers. You are welcome to…
Deep Dive Into the Euro-Zone and a Look at China – #47
What’s going on in the euro-zone? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? We discuss all EZ related topics, then touch on Chinese developments and top it off with an interview with Gus Farrow of FXStreet, presenting an…
The Confetti Lady that moved Draghi but not Markets – #46
The Draghi drama was certainly upgraded this time. We talk about about all the implications of everything that happened and didn’t happen there. We then talk about earnings season and what we should and shouldn’t look out for, take a look…
US Down or greenback comeback? MM #45
What’s going on in America? Where is the dollar headed? That is the focus of our latest episode as the Easter holidays are behind us and markets are on the move. We also cover slippery oil and the state of the Aussie.…
Interview with FXStreet President Francesc Riverola on the industry, volatility and more – #44
This week we feature an interview with Francesc Riverola, the founder and president of FXStreet – one of the largest forex portals. We discuss trends in the forex industry, Francesc’s observation about the SNBomb, the future of forex as an…
Interview with David Stein on investment, QE and lots more – #43
This week we have the pleasure to interview David Stein of Money for the Rest of Us, a fellow podcast host. We talk about investments, the smoke and mirrors around QE and lots more. You are welcome to listen, subscribe and provide…