In this episode we focus on the state of the US consumer. Are things looking great or not exactly? Oil prices are also on the move higher. It’s good, isn’t it? As usual we preview the next events. You are…
Spending It All Out? — MM #101
Category: Quantitative Easing
Financial Market Outlook for May 16-20
The volatility in the financial markets remains elevated over economical and geopolitical unrest including: Concerns over a possible Brexit, Greece’s debt problems, China’s economic slowdown, the U.S. presidential primaries and the Fed’s monetary policy, just to name a few. Besides…
Financial Market Outlook for May 2-6
The BOJ disappointed by not expanding its monetary stimulus, while the FOMC, as expected, didn’t budge on its rate hike talk. In the end, the USD continued to devalue against the Yen and Euro, which helped push back up commodities…
Gold and Silver Outlook for April 25-29
The divergence in the bullion market continued for a second week in a row as silver finished the week up while gold – slightly down. This divergence, however, may not last long considering the busy week ahead that includes several…
When the Doves Don’t Cry — MM #97
Yellen hit the dollar hard with her dovishness and might do that soon. Why did she go there? We continue with analyzing the fresh figures coming out of the US and preview the upcoming events. You are welcome to listen,…
Gold and Silver Outlook for March 21-25
Gold and silver received another boost from the FOMC. The Fed, as expected, didn’t change its cash rate but it did revise down in the dot plot the outlook for the cash rate from 4 hikes to 2 this year.…
Devastated by the Dovish Fed — MM #95
The Fed went dovish even by their standards and the dollar will have a hard time recovering from the blow. In this episode we dive into dovish Fed. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Dovish…
Gold and Silver Outlook for January 25-29
Gold and silver prices slightly rose last week as the ECB promises more stimulus to follow, which could keep the U.S. dollar strong against the Euro. This week, the main event is the FOMC meeting that could impact the direction…
2016 Financial Markets Outlook – MM #84
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…
Financial Market Preview for December 21-25
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.…