An excellent jobs report failed to cheer markets, the Fed remains in focus and China just keeps topping the news. We tackle all this and the road ahead. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. NFP…
The first week of the year is upon us. This means markets return to function normally. This week entails several important reports that could drive back up market volatility. Some of these reports include: The U.S. NFP report, minutes of…
2016 is already here and we bring you a special outlook all dedicated to 2016: the path of interest rates, currencies, bonds, stocks and of course the slippery price of oil. Here is your guide to the new year. You are…
The historic (finally we can retire this characteristic) and expected rate hike decision by the FOMC was finally made last week. The market’s reaction seemed a bit of an anticlimax, given the ample preparation the Fed made before raising rates.…
In this episode we focus on the historic Fed decision: the expected raise, market impact, the path ahead and more. We then cover the AEC. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Historic Fed Decision: It’s hard…
The main event of the month – the FOMC meeting – will be the focus of the week and is likely to move markets regardless of its outcome. The outcome will only play in determining market volatility and direction. A…
We start off by explaining the big Draghi Disappointment (and what could reverse the moves), the critical developments for a rate hike in the US, continue with slippery oil and sign off with the next events ahead. You are welcome to…
The NFP report didn’t cause too many waves as it was only slightly higher than anticipated and came after the ECB’s rate cut, which didn’t meet market estimates, and Yellen’s testimony that reaffirmed market expectations for a December hike. So…
It’s a very busy week: we start by providing updates regarding the main dish: the ECB meeting. We continue with analyzing the balanced US releases, previewing OPEC’s summit and continuing with the extremely busy week we have in US releases…
The U.S. dollar kept climbing up in the past week as the U.S. GDP showed a growth rate of 2.1% — a bit higher than expected. But more importantly, the market is preparing for the ECB’s upcoming rate decision and…