Posts Tagged ‘Forex’
Getting back on track and looking forward
We are seeing some good short-term swings in many of our markets, which I hope many people are exploiting. Fortune favours the brave, especially the last couple months of the year.
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Yields Find Support
Last week was quieter than normal on the economic data side. The main focus remained Yields and the US Dollar. The Dollar was slightly lower on the week with the DXY down…
Read MoreRate Cuts on The Horizon
Last week we had a slew of data from the US. We saw the CPI data print lower than expected which although was only a slight miss the market took a large reaction to. The market is no longer pricing in any further rate rises in the US and cuts are now more expected in 2024.
Read MoreWill the small shoots of recovery eventually bear fruit?
– or will they simply wither and die due to too much fertilizer? With decreasing interest rates, low levels of unemployment, a slight uptick in consumer spending and confidence, and even slightly weaker energy prices, there is no question that…
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Risk Assets Rally Continue
Last week we saw a continued pattern of the previous week. Risk assets pushed higher with yields moving lower. The Dollar reversed some of the previous week losses. The FED hawkish statement supported the greenback and the DXY closed the week 0.7% better just below 106.
Read MoreWeek of Central Banks
Last week despite the overshadow of the continuing war in Israel the market mood was lifted as Central Banks pushed the pause button and inflation continued to fall.
Read MoreAre they joking with us?
Everyone is talking, but nothing is changing! Real inflation is running at around 10%, and we are debating whether interest rates should move 0.25% one way or the other…
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SBF and all your dough!
When FTX went down I was heavily criticized for not being too sympathetic towards those who lost money. Caveat Emptor, Let the buyer beware!
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We Live on a Planet of Innovative Sheep Who Wish to Graze in Peace
But sadly, the most prized innovations are those made to control or destroy the sheep. I am going off-topic this week because global events should not be ignored…
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Geopolitical Risks Continue to Weigh
Last week we continued to see the familiar patterns of risk aversion. Rising tensions in the middle east weighed heavy on the markets and the fear of further escalation put the markets in a cautious mood.
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