Category: Crude Oil

Financial Market Preview for May 11 -15

The recent NFP report was inline with market expectations but did present downward revisions for previous months. The aftermath of this report will continue to resonate in the markets in the coming days. Besides this labor market update, here are…

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:…

Financial Market Outlook for May 4-8

The U.S. dollar came further down in the past week following the release of the recent FOMC statement. This week, the UK elections will take center stage in Europe and in the U.S. the main report is the NF payroll.…

Financial Market Preview for April 27-May 1

The U.S. dollar resumed its descent while precious metals kept coming down. But this could all change if the FOMC were to surprise the market in its forthcoming statement. On this week’s agenda in the U.S: FOMC meeting, GDP for…

Will Oil’s Recent Recovery Continue?

The price of United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO) continues to pick up and is currently trading at around $19 – this represents a 17.8% gain in the past month. Nonetheless, oil investors – who are in the oil market for…

Financial Market Preview for April 20-24

The U.S. dollar took another tumble against leading currencies such as Euro, Japanese yen and Aussie dollar. On this week’s agenda in the U.S: Durable goods, existing home sales, and jobless claims. In Europe: Euro group meetings, BOE rate decision,…

Financial Market Preview for April 13 -17

The U.S. dollar resumed its upward trend and picked up against the Euro and Japanese yen. The aftermath of the NFP report and the minutes of the last FOMC meeting provided enough volatility for the markets. Also, the tensions in…

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.…