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 year is near its end and it’s clear that gold and silver, for the third year in a row, didn’t have a good year. Prices of both precious metals dropped by 9% and 8%, respectively. And while bullion prices…
The last week of the year is upon us. And this week, much like last one, will be a short one with low trading volume. This could result in lower volatility, albeit in the past volatility tended to pick up.…
As the year winding down, markets are likely to experience another slow week with little movement and low trading volume across the financial markets. This short week includes several reports that will be published including: China manufacturing PMI, Japan’s retail…
The Fed finally raised its cash rate by 0.25 basis points to a range of 0.25-0.5%. The reaction in was quite subdue and perhaps even a bit underwhelming as market were prepared for this decision. The U.S. dollar still rallied…
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.…
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…