Financial markets were injected with explosive levels of volatility last week following Janet Yellen’s hawkish comments which renewed expectations over the Fed raising US rates in 2016. With Dollar strength becoming a recurrent theme amid renewed rate hike hopes, Gold and Oil were pressured. Anticipation continues to mount ahead of Fridays NFP report which could […]
Markets ranged this week as anticipation mounts ahead of Friday’s Jackson Hole which most hope could provide some clarity on US rate hike timings. The fluctuating expectations over if the Fed will take action or not has left the Dollar vulnerable to losses this week. Sterling was provided an uplift from the string of positive […]
Investors were left disappointed on Wednesday following the lackluster FOMC minutes which failed to provide additional clarity on when the Fed may raise US rates. Dollar sensitivity has become a dominant theme and this could persist as rate hike expectations fluctuate. Sterling traded higher this week following the positive domestic data which quelled concerns over […]
The Dollar has been on a chaotic roller coaster ride with prices violently swinging between losses and gains as expectations fluctuate over the Federal Reserve raising US rates in 2016. Global stocks have displayed some exhaustion following the depressed oil prices which soured risk appetite. WTI Crude remains heavily pressure and may be poised for […]
Global markets were injected with explosive levels of volatility as the combination of central bank intervention and impressive US data elevated investor sentiment. The Bank of England cut UK interest rates to record lows of 0.25% while NFP exceeded expectations at 255k. Global stocks have edged higher with the risk-on trading environment encouraging investors to […]
Global stocks were left vulnerable to losses this week following the sharp decline in oil prices which weighed on investor sentiment. It seems WTI bears are back and with oil sinking into a bear market, sellers could exploit this opportunity to attack further. Dollar weakness is visible in the markets with optimism slowing fading over […]
Stock markets displayed some signs of exhaustion on Tuesday as the fading optimism over a massive stimulus move from the Bank of Japan repelled investors from riskier assets. Dollar bulls may be back in town following the positive string of US economic data that has bolstered expectations of a possible US rate hike. In the […]
Global markets have been on a chaotic roller coaster ride with stocks surging, dollar hitting 4 month highs and gold declining as the combination of easing Brexit anxieties, fears over slowing growth and central bank cautions weighs on sentiment. The main focus today will be the ECB meeting which is expected to conclude without any […]
Stock markets have displayed an incredible rally as the combination of easing Brexit anxieties and stabilizing China data bolstered investor risk appetite. Dollar bulls could be back in town following the impressive employment report, firm retail sales and solid CPI that have boosted expectations of a potential US rate hike in 2016. In the commodity […]
Stock markets were placed on a chaotic roller coaster ride as the horrible combination of ongoing Brexit woes, concerns over slowing global growth and optimism over central bank intervention created explosive levels of volatility. The Brexit is still the main theme in the global markets with the Sterling left vulnerable to losses. Dollar weakness could […]
A sense of unease gripped the global markets during trading this week as the mounting concerns over the impacts of a Brexit soured investor risk appetite. Although stocks staged a remarkable rebound on Monday following the narrow Bremain lead, prices could decline if risk aversion encourages sellers to attack. Mario Draghi and Yellen will be […]
Global markets were unmoved during trading on Wednesday following the neutral FOMC statement which concluded without a US rate hike. This was expected after the dismal NFP report for May and ongoing global uncertainties left the central bank under pressure. Sterling bears have received encouragement from the Brexit anxieties with the pound poised to decline […]
Global markets commenced the trading week under immense pressure as the horrible combination of ongoing Brexit woes, falling oil prices and concerns over global growth weighed on sentiment. Volatility has intensified and the looming E.U referendum continues to leave investors on edge. There has been a boost in demand for safe-haven assets which can be […]
WTI Crude surged during trading on Wednesday with prices clipping fresh 2016 highs at $51.50 as expectations mounted over the possible drop in global supply. The World Banks gloomy global growth outlook for 2016 rekindled some jitters which have weighed heavily on sentiment. Brexit woes continue to persist while the fading hopes over another US […]
The global markets were rattled during trading last week following the dismal NFP report of 38k that rapidly discounted expectations over the Fed raising US rates in June or July. With optimism fading over the central bank taking action, the Dollar bears rampaged consequently sending the Dollar Index towards 94.00. Brexit woes continue to dominate […]
Sentiment towards the US economy received an uplift during trading this week following the impressive home sales report that not only alleviated concerns over slowing domestic growth but rekindled expectations that the Fed could raise US rates in Q2. This positivity dispersed across the global stock markets with the S&P 500 lurching to 2 month […]
Stock markets plummeted during trading on Tuesday as the mounting concerns over the state of global economy coupled with ongoing Brexit woes encouraged investors to scatter from riskier assets. Sentiment towards the global economy was already low, but the G7 disappointment over the weekend may have triggered a wave of jitters. In the commodities arena, […]
Global markets were shaken during trading on Wednesday following the unexpectedly hawkish FOMC minutes that renewed confidence over a US rate hike in Q2. Dollar bulls were offered inspiration and this punished commodities with Gold prices declining towards $1250. The Brexit debate continues to generate explosive levels of volatility and this could be displayed in […]
Global stocks stumbled during trading this week following a horrible mixture of weak China data and slash in Eurozone growth forecasts that renewed concerns over slowing global growth. The Dollar declined with the Dollar Index sinking to 9 months lows as expectations faded over US rates being increased. With concerns over slowing global growth heightening, […]
The fading expectations over the Federal Reserve raising US rates in Q2 has offered an opportunity for bearish investors to send the Dollar Index to fresh 9 month lows below 92.00. Yen bulls continue to dominate following the disappointment from the BoJ in implementing further monetary policy measures to stabilize its economy. As concerns elevate […]
The yen bears seized center stage during trading last week following speculations that the BoJ may implement negative rates on loans in a bid to boost borrowing. While the idea of being paid to borrow sounds pleasant, this signals desperation and the potential of the central bank running out of ammunition. The sterling surged after […]
Sentiment towards the global economy took a blow at the start of the week following the unsuccessful Doha meeting that sent crude oil tumbling 7%. Global sunk as a result but output cut in Kuwait offered a short term lifeline that kept stocks markets buoyed. The currency markets are quite volatile with the Sterling bulls […]
The sharp rise in oil prices offered global stocks a welcome boost with most major stocks bouncing from previous losses. Safe-haven assets such as Gold and the Yen slightly retreated as investors flocked to riskier assets. Volatility may be observed in the currency markets which have powered both the EURUSD and GBPUSD. Concerns remain elevated […]
A wave of jitters shrouded the markets during trading on Monday following the tepid China CPI release of 2.3% which rekindled concerns over the pace of growth of the world’s second largest economy. The wave of risk aversion boosted appetite for the safe-haven Yen and Gold as investors scattered away from riskier assets. A strengthening […]
A sense of caution envelops the financial markets ahead of the heavily anticipated speech this evening where Janet Yellen may provide clarity on when and how US rates may be raised again in 2016. The inflated expectations of a US rate rise have empowered the Dollar consequently punishing commodities. Gold remains fundamentally bullish while crude […]
The violent bursts of volatility which rattled the financial markets in the week may have worn off with stock markets displaying some exhaustion as risk aversion takes center stage. An appreciating Dollar has punished commodities with WTI and Gold sinking to daily lows. While we remain fundamentally bullish on Gold, WTI was set to decline […]
Sterling bears were installed with inspiration during trading on Monday following the political rifts which intensified the ongoing concerns over the impacts of a Brexit to the UK economy. In the commodities arena, WTI may have found resistance blow $41 as anxieties over the oversupply in the markets keep prices capped. Gold bulls continue to […]
Dollar bears were offered ample encouragement during trading on Wednesday with the Dollar plunging across the board following the dovish FOMC statement which eroded expectations over a recovery in the US. Dollar weakness has taken center stage with most commodities receiving a slight welcome boost. WTI Oil surged towards the $40 resistance level as speculations […]
The heightened expectations of further stimulus measures from central banks amid the ongoing global woes have offered a welcome boost to stock markets which ventured into gains during trading on Monday. A sense of unease still envelopes the financial markets and this has boosted appetite for safe haven instruments such as Gold. Crude oil looks […]
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 […]
