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 concise episode we have one topic on the agenda, but quite an important one: the historic Fed hike. We dive into the details of the move and what’s next. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge…
The recent meeting by the FOMC ended, no much surprise there, with the historic rate hike. But because the FOMC has been preparing us for the hike for such a long time, the reaction in the market was quiet subdue…
The gold and silver market is heading towards an important week as the upcoming FOMC meeting will eclipse any other event. In the last FOMC meeting the members decided that a rate hike in December will most likely be the…
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…
Precious metals prices bounced back as the U.S. dollar devaluated against the Euro – mainly after ECB’s Draghi didn’t meet market estimates and only reduced the deposit rate to -0.3% without introducing an expansion of QE. And then the NFP…
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…
The U.S. non-farm payroll presented a slightly higher than expected: 211K jobs were added in November. The ADP report estimated a gain of 217K jobs and the market expectations were at 201K for November. The growth in wages also rose…