The early signs of a Trump slump were displayed on Wednesday with global stocks sliding lower as uncertainty mounted over Donald Trump’s economic policies. With risk aversion, the key theme this week, safe-haven assets such as Gold and the Yen received a boost. The Dollar remains on the back foot amid the protectionism fears while […]
Global stocks were under pressure at the start of the trading week after the G20 dropped a pledge to avoid trade protectionism. The Greenback remains on a back foot following last weeks “dovish hike” while Sterling is expected to turn volatile ahead of the Article 50 invocation on the 29th of March. With the oversupply […]
Dollar bullish investors were left handed on Wednesday following the dovish FOMC statement that exposed the Greenback to downside losses. Although US interest rates were increased as anticipated, the “dot plot” which had no upwards revision quelled expectations of the central bank raising US rates four times this year. Investors may direct their attention towards […]
An air of caution has swept across the financial markets this week with investors on edge ahead of a data-packed week. The Brexit developments are building momentum consequently punishing Sterling while expectations remain elevated over the Federal Reserve raising US interest rates this week. Oil markets have been plagued by the oversupply concerns with WTI […]
Global stocks have displayed signs of exhaustion this week amid the cautious trading mood with investors on high alert ahead of the looming ECB meeting. The prospects of higher US interest rates have boosted the Greenback while also exposing Gold to downside risks. Oil markets were vulnerable to losses on Wednesday following reports of a […]
Stock markets were mostly mixed during Tuesday’s trading session with investors treading cautiously ahead of the ECB meeting and NFP this week. The geopolitical tensions in East Asia coupled with the ongoing Trump developments have bolstered appetite for the safe-haven Japanese Yen. Although expectations remain elevated over the Federal Reserve raising US rates in March, […]
A burst of optimism has dispersed across the financial markets with the risk-on sentiment elevating stock markets to record highs. Although the Trump effect and rising confidence over the global economy have encouraged investors to seek riskier assets, there remains skepticism over the sustainability of the rally. The ongoing Brexit remains continue to pressure the […]
Global markets were unmoved during late trading on Wednesday after the hawkish tilted minutes from the Federal Reserve failed to convince participants of a March interest rate hike. Although hawkish phrases such as “fairly soon” were used in the statement, it is the ambiguity that continues to leave investors on edge. The Trump uncertainty may […]
Global markets were explosively volatile last week with stocks edging to all-time highs from the renewed Trump-on trading mood. Although investors regained their risk appetite, safe havens assets were also in fashion with Gold and the Yen both marching into gains. Markets remain heavily influenced by political risks with the growing threat of participants disregarding […]
Global stocks were chaotic this week as the rising political risks, Brexit woes and Trump uncertainties kept investors on edge. Volatility may return with a vengeance and such can already be seen in the Euro, Sterling, Dollar and Gold. With the economic calendar light today, Trump and Brexit developments should steal the limelight. Price action […]
Those who were expecting December to conclude on a quiet note received a shocker on Wednesday following the hawkish FOMC meeting which sent shock waves across the board. The Dollar received a welcome boost which consequently pressured stocks and commodities. Sterling stumbled lower on the on the ongoing Brexit fears while Gold found itself trading […]
Global stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors offloaded positions ahead of a data packed, central bank filled week. Oils sharp resurgence still remains a dominant theme with Saturday’s successful Non-OPEC cooperation deal quelling some of the oversupply concerns. The Euro remains pressured by the ECB shocker with a rising Dollar reviving the parity dream […]
A sense of anticipation has gripped the markets ahead of the major OPEC, US GDP and NFP releases that are expected to create explosive levels of volatility. Dollar strength amid the heightening US rate hike expectations remains a dominant theme while oil price sensitivity is set to intensify ahead of Wednesdays OPEC meeting. The OPEC […]
Gold tumbled to 9 months lows below $1190 on Wednesday as a resurgent Dollar encouraged sellers to attack. Expectations have intensified over the Fed raising US interest rates in December with the hawkish Fed meeting minutes providing an additional opportunity for bulls to install rounds of buying on the Dollar. Oil remains entangled in a […]
Global stocks staged an incredible rebound on Monday following the sharp rebound in oil which boosted investor risk sentiment. The growing optimism over OPEC securing a meaningful freeze deal at the formal meeting has renewed investor attraction towards oil. Sterling was also a winner on Monday as talks of the UK leaving the European Union […]
King Dollar’s appearance was known across the markets on Wednesday with the Dollar Index flying to fresh 13 year highs. The trump effect and inflated expectations over the Fed raising US interest rates have inspired dollar bullish investors to install heavy rounds of buying. With Dollar dominance, a key theme across the board, Emerging Market […]
Dollar bullish investors were unleashed during trading on Monday as expectations heightened over the Federal Reserve raising US interest rates in December. Dollar resurgence pressured the Gold with the metal struggling to keep above $1210. The oversupply woes have dogged WTI Oil while global stocks displayed signs of exhaustion post-Trump rally. Investors may direct their […]
After the unexpected events and explosive events of Wednesday, anything can be expected in the financial markets. Global stocks plummeted following Donald Trump’s unexpected victory before later clawing back losses as investors digested the Trump reality. Currencies and commodities were placed on a chaotic roller ride with participants kept on edge. Uncertainty still remains a […]
Anticipation has gripped the financial markets ahead of today’s U.S presidential election with investor anxiety reaching new heights. Prices sensitivity remains rife and stocks have already started swinging between losses and gains as participants attempt to be on the right side of the winning trade. Dollar bulls remain in control as expectations heighten over the […]
Currency markets were slightly subdued this week with major pairs trading in a wide range as investors awaited the next macro release. Stocks oscillated between losses and gains as the conflicting combination of oil price volatility and rising earnings left investors on edge. Sterling remains pressured by the hard Brexit fears while Oil stumbled after […]
Financial markets may be exposed to explosive levels of volatility in the coming weeks as uncertainty mounts ahead of the US presidential election. There are many opportunities which could entice traders to jump into the markets to grab a piece of the pie. The Donald trump trade – USD/MXN may seize the limelight as most […]
Dollar bulls were unleashed on Wednesday following the hawkish FOMC meeting minutes for September which reinforced expectations over the Fed raising US interest rates in 2016. The Sterling was pressured this week with the GBPUSD crashing to levels not seen in a generation as the Hard #Brexit jitters enticed sellers to attack. WTI Crude displayed […]
Gold tumbled to fresh three-month lows this week as the awful combination of Dollar strength and revived expectations over the Fed raising US rates in December encouraged sellers to attack. WTI Crude was uplifted further following the rising optimism over OPEC securing a freeze deal in November. The Brexit jitters continue to punish the Sterling […]
Financial markets may receive a welcome boost this week if the combination of easing Deutsche bank anxieties and rising oil prices bolster investor risk sentiment. Sterling remains pressured by the Brexit anxieties with the GBPUSD sinking to fresh 31 year lows. Dollar sensitivity remains a recurrent theme as expectations over the Fed raising US interest […]
Stock markets traded lower on Thursday following the sharp decline in oil prices which weighed heavily on investor risk sentiment. The shocking rise in US crude stock piles rekindled concerns over the excessive oversupply of oil in the markets. Sterling continues to be dogged by the post Brexit anxieties while Dollar remains unstable as US […]
Stock markets staged an incredible rebound on Monday following the dovish comments from Fed officials which quelled expectations of the Fed taking action this year. With expectations fluctuating over the central bank raising US rates, the Dollar was flung onto a chaotic roller coaster ride. Sterling still remains somewhat pressured by the post-Brexit concerns. In […]
Sterling was left open to steep losses on Wednesday following the mixed manufacturing and production report which rekindled concerns over the health of the UK economy. The Dollar has lost its title of king and remains under pressure as expectations fade of the Fed taking action in September. In the commodities arena Crude Oil lurched […]
Oil price volatility rattled the markets on Monday after Russia and Saudi Arabia pledged to stabilize the saturated oil markets. Dollar weakness is still a key theme following August’s soft NFP report which dented expectations over the Fed taking action in September. The Sterling surged with ferocity following the string of positive UK data which […]
Dollar bulls rattled the financial markets following the firm ADP report of 177k which reinforced expectations of the Fed taking action in 2016. The Sterling remains dogged by the persistent Brexit uncertainty with bears attacking at any given opportunity. A resurgent Dollar continues to punish Gold with the commodity sinking below $1315. In regards to […]
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 […]
