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Financial Market Forecast for December 22-26

This high volatility in the past few days is likely to wind down this week as the holiday season is upon us. Nonetheless, several key economic reports are expected to be released in the first few days of the week…

What Is Keeping Down Oil Prices?

The ongoing weakness in the oil market made me examine again the recent developments in the oil market. Some analysts suggest the growing U.S. production is the driving force behind the fall in oil prices. But I still think that…

Financial Market Forecast for December 15-19

The U.S. dollar huge sell-offs, precious metals recovered and crude oil resumed its downward trend. The high volatility is likely to continue this week as the last FOMC meeting will unfold. This time, the FOMC meeting will include an update…

Financial Market Forecast for December 8 -12

The recent NFP payroll report showed a higher than expected gain of 321K jobs in November. This news was enough to bring down gold and silver and pull back up U.S. dollar against the yen and Aussie dollar.  Looking forward,…

The Oil Market Continues to Loosen

The price of oil tumbled down last week to the mid 60’s and remained at this level since then. OPEC’s decision to keep its quota unchanged has fueled this plunge in prices. But the main issue will also remain the…

Financial Market Forecast for December 1-5

Following the thanksgiving break, the markets will start working normal again. This week, the NF payroll report will take center stage in the U.S. Other financial reports from the U.S. include manufacturing PMI, factory orders and trade balance monthly updates.…

Financial Market Forecast for November 24-28

The recent decision of People Bank of China to cut its deposit rate by 25 bp and one year lending rate by 40 bp is the first step Beijing made towards dealing with the country’s economic slowdown. This news has…

Financial Market Forecast for November 10 -14

The recent release of the NFP payroll report came a bit short than expected with 214K jobs added during October — nonetheless, this was enough to bring down the U.S. dollar and pull back up gold and silver. Looking forward,…

Financial Market Forecast for November 3-7

The high volatility in the market following the FOMC and BOJ’s monetary policy meetings from last week could remain in the coming week. The main events of the week in the U.S. include NF payroll report, manufacturing PMI, factory orders…

Financial Market Forecast for October 27-31

Major commodities including gold, silver and crude oil resumed their downward trend, while the U.S. gained some of its losses back from earlier this month. This week the main events will revolve around the before last FOMC meeting for the…