After starting off with the recent market moving events in the US, we take deeper dives into these CCCs, all are stories which will continue dominating the scene. We sign off with previewing the important events along the road. You are welcome…
The gold and silver market cooled down last week, as the U.S. dollar bounced back and started to appreciate against leading currencies such as the Euro British Pound and Yen. The U.S. GDP showed a growth of 3.9% — higher…
The BEA published its recent update on the U.S. GDP (third estimate), in which the growth rate reached 3.9% in Q2 – market expected no change from the previous estimate of 3.7%. This news along with FOMC Chair Yellen’s hawkish…
The Chinese economy remains in the news, and has been for a while, now that the uncertainty around what’s up ahead for the world’s second largest economy rises. One market that has suffered from the concerns over China’s economic progress…
No hike didn’t mean no dollar drive higher. What’s going on? We digest the dovish Fed from all angles, before looking at the implications of the Greek elections and looking at the never resting markets. You are welcome to listen, subscribe…
Another storm in a teacup, no rate hike, more promises about raising rates down the line – after all the dot plot showed most members still think a rate hike is in the cards in 2015 – and another anticlimax…
To hike or not to hike? The answer is coming and you should get ready. The September Fed decision is here and markets are holding their breath. We cover the Federal Reserve’s dilemma about a rate hike, potential market reaction and all the moving…
Is the NFP good enough for the Fed? We try to provide a good answer as the big event looms. We then digest the other big event that has long term implications: the ECB decision and the Draghi show. We end with a…
It is unusual to see such strong action in August and lots more is coming. We look at the major phenomenons: the situation in China and the euro’s erratic behavior before previewing the big events ahead. You are welcome to listen, subscribe…
Oil prices have bounced back to hover above $40, but oil is still down for the year. And the outlook isn’t optimistic for a recovery. Shares of BP (BP) remain below $35 and could dip below $30 if oil prices resume…