From now on, investors will scrutinize with greater attention the publication of economic data and the behavior of monetary and bond markets, which are the most sensitive to monetary policy.

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The reason for yesterday’s fall is related to the relationship between inflation, the Fed and economic growth. Inflation, as measured by consumer prices, recorded the largest monthly increase in the last three years (0.40 +%). To this increase ...

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Today is the anniversary of the New York Stock Exchange, which was founded on May 17, 1792, when it was signed the Buttonwood Agreement.

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Asian indexes closed higher, despite the worrying signs coming from the Chinese economy. The economic data in China continue to justify the seizure of investors. On Saturday, it was published that industrial production grew 6% in April, less than ...

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Asian markets closed with losses of more than 1%, explained by the weakness of Wall Street. The declines were particularly marked in Japan due to the appreciation of the Yen. The minutes of the last meeting of the Bank of Japan, whose decision not ...

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Although private consumption has been one of the most resilient elements of the US economy in the 1st quarter, its growth is still modest especially in the light of the various positive factors that have favored household income as rising wages, the ...

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Among the risks that stock markets face include the decrease for the 4th consecutive quarter of profits of American companies, the questions about the growth of the American economy, the recovery of the Chinese economy, political uncertainty in ...

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People are slightly less risk averse now than they were end of April, still, the optimism is a little premature. Economic data hasn’t been very convincing.

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In recent weeks, Greece and other European countries have not been able to sketch an agreement to allow unlock tranches of financial support program. According to the statements of some European leaders, such support may not be available without ...

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We had a reversal day in the equity markets. I guess Monday will be good for the bulls. Happy trading. :-)

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The main event of the Asian session was the publication of the Index Caixin PMI (published by Markit) concerning services. The activity of this sector fell from 52.2 to 51.8, confirming the decline already marked by the official index of the Chinese ...

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In addition to the negative effect on the Nikkei and the Japanese export sector, it is important to note that the Yen is considered an haven asset and its assessment could mean that the forex market is to consider some risks that are not immediately ...

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Asian indexes closed mostly up, after the Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered key interest rates by 0.25% to 1.75%. This decision has overshadowed the fall of Caixin PMI index, which measures the manufacturing activity in China. In April, this ...

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Some critics say low rates are a mistake that could trigger an asset bubble or inflation.

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An excellent trading day! The fall was inevitable. Which you all a nice weekend.

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Asian indices closed with sharp falls, especially the Nikkei, because the Bank of Japan (BoJ) have not changed the general lines of monetary policy. In the market there was some expectation that the BoJ would reduce the reference rate (currently at ...

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The June meeting is being held on 14 and 15, a week before the referendum on the United Kingdom staying in the European Union. Although the outcome of this referendum is uncertain, there is a consensus in the case of the British opt for leaving the ...

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As China toggles between structural reforms and Keynesian stimulus, there will be moments of calm between the storms. It seems we are in between storms.

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The Federal Reserve shall announce its latest monetary policy decision on Wednesday, in a week where Central banks shall have a dominant role.

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It was a pretty profitable Week! The forum is a great help. Which you all a nice weekend.

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