The rise in US interest rates is refocusing minds and prompting attitude adjustments the world over, but most of the attention has been on the absolute...
The comparative price moves over the last week in Bitcoin and crude oil indicate that the energy commodity and not the crypto is... Read More... The...
Oil eases from high Oil prices are pulling back slightly after gapping sharply higher on the open. After surging through USD70 for the first time since...
The euro has started the week in negative territory, dropping below the 1.19 level. Currently, EUR/USD is trading at 1.1879, down 0.24% on the day. Dollar...
Overview: The attack on Saudi Arabia's largest crude terminal reverberated through the capital markets, where sentiment was already fragile, despite the lack of disruption. Brent rose...
The taperless tantrum could continue across financial markets now that it seems clear Fed Chair Powell won’t react until he sees disorderly market conditions or if...
The US dollar is finding strength in chaos in the financial markets and a better-than-expected February jobs report. The greenback has been rising over the last week amid turmoil in the equities arena. With positive economic...
Global equities rose over February as a whole, but this masked recent investor concerns. Leading indices touched new highs by mid-February, but by the end of...
OPEC+ suprises with extension to cuts Last night was heavy on surprises leading to plenty of drama. OPEC+ wrong-footed markets by leaving their production cuts intact...
Given where the COVID-vaccine/stimulus driven economy currently stands, Fed Chair Powell decided that now was not the time to push back over the recent developments in...
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose above the key 91.00 threshold on Thursday as initial jobless claims came into focus, as well as the performance in the broader financial markets. The greenback has been taking advantage...
European bourses are trading on the back foot following a weak handover from Wall Street and a sustained sell-off in Asia. Bond yield concerns are back...
US Treasuries move higher The US bond market tantrum returned last night, not a full-blown one, mind you, just enough for the baby to throw a...
The New Zealand dollar is down considerably in Wednesday trading. Currently, NZD/USD is trading at 0.7245, down 0.65% on the day. New Zealand dollar stabilizes The...
The British pound is almost unchanged for a third straight day. Currently, GDP/USD is trading at 1.3964, up 0.07% on the day. Pound stabilizes below 1.40...
GOLD remains in the danger zone moving downwards towards $1,700 with a long row of decreasing lows certifying the temporary low investor interest...
The Turkish lira extended its weakness against the US dollar in the middle of the trading week. Despite being one of the few economies to avoid a contraction during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the lira has been witnessing...
The FTSE has kicked off the day on the front foot as economic output showed signs of stabilising and ahead of the Spring Budget. Banks are...
US dollar retreats overnight Currency markets are drifting in Asia after a non-descript session overnight. The US dollar gave back some of its recent gains overnight,...
The Canadian dollar is slightly higher in Tuesday trading. Currently, USD/CAD is trading at 1.2619, down 0.22% on the day. The pair continues to show volatility....
Overview: A warning from China's top banking regulator about the frothiness of foreign markets appeared to blunt the knock-on effect of yesterday's largest rise in the S&P...
Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao International surprised investors by saying it will deliver a profit in 2020, suggesting the b usiness turned around in the second...
The Swiss franc has started the trading week and the month of March in negative territory, as the currency’s downswing continues. USD/CHF is currently trading at...
The investment climate is changing. The reflation trade has gained traction. Bond yields rose sharply, and curves steepened. The dollar value of the negative-yielding bonds in...
Overview: Equities and bonds jump back. Most Asia Pacific markets advanced 1.5-2.5% after the regional MSCI benchmark dropped 3.65% before the weekend and 5.3% last week. The...
For several years now, many have asked themselves where the bond vigilantes, those bond bears that push back against "QE forever" and never-ending government deficits. They...
"Calm Returns", Futures Rebound As Yields Drop After Historic Pounding Global bond yields slid on Friday following Thursday's epic meltdown as markets returned to firmer footing...
To say the overnight moves in financial markets were chaotic would be an understatement. This week, and last night, in particular, has seen enough headless chickens...
The US dollar weakened on greater confidence in the broader financial markets as the government reported initial jobless claims falling to their lowest levels in three months. A renewed rally in the equities arena, surging Treasurys, and positive...
Overview: After several attempts, the euro has pushed above $1.22, and the Australian dollar has surpassed $0.8000 as the greenback remains under broad pressure against the...