The global markets were quite unmoved in Wednesdays trading session despite the dovish FOMC meeting minutes which diminished any expectations of US rates being increased in March. WTI Oil prices broke past $30 as expectations grew of Iran accepting the terms of a production freeze. In the midst of this Gold prices found some support […]
Despite the dismal economic data releases from China and Japan, stock markets received a welcome boost during trading on Monday as expectations mounted over the possibility of central banks unleashing further stimulus measures. WTI Oil surged breaking above $30 as speculations mounted over the possibility of OPEC and Russia striking a deal. Gold faced some […]
The financial markets were shrouded with unease during trading on Wednesday following Janet Yellen’s cautionary stance towards future rate rises amid the global turmoil. Global stocks were left depressed as risk aversion encouraged investors to flee from riskier assets while safe haven such as Gold received a welcome boost. WTI Oil is heavily bearish and […]
Last weeks mixed US employment report caused confusion across the financial markets as sentiment towards the US economy with split in various directions. This uncertainty punished the global stock markets with most major markets sinking into the red as risk aversion encouraged investors to flock to safe havens. WTI Oil still remains depressed despite the […]
The rapidly fading expectations that US rates may be hiked in March or even at all has left the Dollar vulnerable and this may be reflected in the Dollar Index which lurched below 97.0 during trading on Wednesday. Dollar bulls need a lifeline and that may be the NFP release on Friday. While the Dollar […]
The global markets received a shock last week Friday as the Bank of Japan unexpectedly implemented a negative interest rate policy to boost its ailing economy. Risk-on took center stage and global stocks surged as optimism grew around central banks unleashing stimulus measures to calm the turmoil in the financial markets. This feel good feeling […]
The much anticipated FOMC statement was released on Wednesday and while it was widely expected US rates to be left unchanged, the cautionary tone of the statement dealt a blow to global confidence. The current financial environment may not warrant a rate hike but with the March meeting still seven trading weeks away, a lot […]
The mounting expectations around central banks unleashing stimulus measures to stabiles the turmoil in the financial markets boosted confidence towards the global economy and consequently caused a sharp bull rally in the Stock markets. This was short lived this week as the ongoing pain of falling oil prices weighed heavily on global sentiment encouraging a […]
Global stock markets continue to remain under pressure as the aggressive depreciation in oil prices and ongoing concerns around global growth weigh heavily on investor sentiment. Most equities are depressed and with China annual GDP printing at 6.9% the lowest in a quarter of a century, confidence in the global economy has taken a hit. […]
The main focus is directed towards WTI Oil which remains under immense levels of pressure as concerns around the aggressive oversupply in the markets weigh heavily investor sentiment. American equity markets closed negatively yesterday and this may trickle back down into the European arena today. Gold experienced a slight bounce on the back of Dollar […]
The financial markets remain under intense pressures as concerns around the slowdown in China’s economy have weighed heavily on global sentiment. China markets experienced an aggressive selloff on Monday which dragged Asian equities and to levels not seen in four months. The intensifying concerns around the oversupply of oil in the global markets have sent […]
2016 has started with a bang with widespread global events rattling the financial markets. The string of soft data from China has renewed fears around its pace of growth and this has caused an aggressive selloff in global equities. Safe-haven assets such as Gold have been granted a welcome boost following the growing tensions between […]
Despite the holiday season volatility can still be observed across the global markets as investors come to grips with the Federal Reserve’s historic decision to raise US interest rates. The renewed bullish sentiment towards the US economy has increased appetite for the Dollar. In the commodities division, WTI remains under extreme pressure and concerns intensify […]
History was made on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve decided to raise US interest rates for the first time in almost a decade. Confidence in the global markets received a boost whilst the dollar appreciated across the board. With the era of a near-zero rates coming to an end in the US, focus may be […]
The countdown begins as one of the most anticipated financial events of recent times is just over 24 hours away. Global markets are rattled with incredible amount volatility as anxious market participant’s systematically offload and reload positions in the hope of being on the right side of much-anticipated move. WTI has declined to fresh lows […]
Despite the relatively light economic calendar this trading week, the growing optimism around possibility that US interest rates will be raised next week has created an incredible amount of volatility in the markets. The bank of England rate decision will be held today and it is widely expected that UK interest rates will be unchanged. […]
The markets exhibited a high level of volatility last week with the ECB and NFP economic releases acting as heavy factors. Whilst the European Central banks under delivery on the implementation of measures to raise inflation as quickly as possible disappointed participants, the solid NFP releases on Friday reinforced the growing expectations of the Fed […]
This has been a week full of data that has caused volatility across the global currency markets. A sense of anticipation rattles through the financial markets as the ECB press conference looms ahead. Most are anticipating the Central Bank may further monetary policy and because of this the EUR has been exposed to a lot […]
Despite Thanksgiving last week, the markets exhibited a high level of volatility especially on Friday as participants observed the Shanghai Composite Index tank over 5%. Gold also sank to fresh 5 year lows following the growing expectations of a US interest rate rise. This week is set to be quite volatile as most will be […]
There has been a barrage of releases this week which have sent the markets in all directions. Tuesday the Sterling took a hit when Mark Carney was unable to provide an answer when UK interest rates may be hiked. Sentiment still remains firm for the US economy following the string of positive economic releases. Today […]
The escalating expectations that the Fed may raise US interest rates in the December meeting has resulted in the Dollar surging to 7 month highs. Mario Draghi does it again with his dovish rhetoric on the Euro zone economy which depreciated the Euro across the board. Oil experienced a spike when Saudi Arabia made a […]
The much anticipated FOMC minutes were released on Wednesday and although the markets reacted in a muted fashion, this has reinforced the expectations around a US rate hike in December. American equity markets surged whilst the Dollar depreciated slightly. The focus today may be on the unemployment claims for the US. – The EURUSD still […]
The tragic events which took place in Paris on Friday have contributed to the global equity markets remaining under pressure at the start of the week. A sense of caution ripples across the markets this week as European futures are currently alternating between gains and losses. The main focus today will be the CPI reports […]
The (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) OECD shaved 2015 global growth forecasts to 2.9% which shook the global financial markets. Data from China has been soft this week and fears are still present about its economic growth. Mario Draghi will be speaking in Brussels today and he may attempt to talk down the Euro […]
Friday’s impressive NFP release caused the Dollar to appreciate as expectations increased that the Fed may hike rates in December. Gold declined with force eating away at the 1100.0 support. We have had some soft economic data from China which reinforces anxieties harbored about its pace of growth. • The EURUSD is technically bearish on […]
Today the BoE will decide on interest rates for the UK economy. Even though a UK rate hike in November is slim, the focus may be on the BoE inflation report. WTI has experienced a sharp decline as the relief rally comes to an end. The main focus this week is the NFP for the […]
Todays recap: Monday’s soft China PMI release dented Asian equities with most concluding in red territory. The impressive UK PMI release has resulted in some bullish momentum instilled within the Sterling. The focus this week will be the BoE press conference on Thursday, followed by the NFP for the United States on Friday. • The […]
Markets participant remain bewildered following the PBoC rate cut decision. Global equity markets have ventured into red territory in Tuesdays session. Today’s focus will be the GDP q/q for the UK in which a weak reading may open the GBP to more losses. • The USDCAD is technically bearish on the daily time frame • […]
The PBoC shocked the global markets on Friday with another interest rate cut. In the Euro-zone, the ECB has suggested that further QE measures may be taken to promote economic growth. In the midst of this, the Fed has been put under more pressure as the fears about the pace of growth in China may […]
A review of the developments in Japan with the possibility of the BoJ acting with further stimulus measures. The focus today will be the ECB press conference in which a dovish Draghi may send the Euro lower. In the commodity arena, USD weakness supports Gold bulls. Related Posts:Market Comment – Iranian attacks put markets on […]
