The rate hike is coming. But what does it mean for markets? We start with the big upcoming event and then continue to the slippery nature of oil prices before previewing other events in the Ides of March. You are welcome…
The U.S. non-farm payroll, yet again, beat estimates on jobs growth: 235K vs an estimated growth of 196K (The ADP estimated a gain of 298K jobs) in February; and wage growth came at 2.8% in annual terms – in line…
Fed officials were able to influence markets that a rate hike in March is a very likely option. This shift has not only raised long term interest rates but also bullion price. This week the markets will look for additional…
The Federal Reserve overshadowed Trump as they take the reins once again. We analyze the situation and the implications and then move to the old continent, where politics in France compete with the central bank’s headache. You are welcome to listen,…
The bullion market is still on a roll with gold and silver gaining nearly 2% last week, as the USD devalues against the Yen and long term interest rates fall – the 10yr Treasury yield fell to 2.31 on Friday…
Despite the range bound of U.S. long term treasuries – e.g. 10 year bond yield has been trading mostly around 2.4-2.5 for the past couple of months – gold and silver have gained some momentum and are up by 7.6%…