Looking back to the mid-February inflection point, market sentiment has since started to improve with regard to the growth outlook, with financial conditions subsequently easing also. Growth views continue to make progress, as manufacturing data in the US seem to have turned the corner...
Recovery in EUR/AUD since 2012 seems to be drawing to a close after the pair has hit and rejected the multiyear channel median resistance at 1.6250/1.6385 last month...
The decidedly hawkish tone embraced by Federal Reserve officials so far this week is forcing investors to rethink the likelihood of an interest rate hike at the central bank’s April meeting...
The following are the latest technical setups for EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, and USD/CAD as provided by the technical strategy team at Barclays Capital. EUR/USD: We are bearish against the 1.1380 range highs and look for a move lower in range. Our initial targets are towards 1...
Analysts at Brown Brothers Harriman explained one can fully agree that the buying of corporate bonds, which only the BOJ of the major central banks have included under its asset purchase program, is not ideal and is no panacea, without dismissing the effort as ineffective or incredible as in lack...
Analysts from Brown Brother Harriman, believe there are two broad forces that will shape the investment climate in developed markets: policy actions and politics. “Policymakers and investors will be monitoring the impact of policy actions taken over the last couple of months...
Analysts at Rabobank explained that the UK has had sizeable success in attracting overseas investment in recent years resulting in the UK being a top destination for inward investment...
USD/JPY: Bulls Hunting Down 114.50/155.00 - Scotiabank Analysts at Scotiabank explained the technical conditions surrounding USD/JPY. Key Quotes: "The MACD has turned bullish and the RSI appears set to make a near term break above 50. The 9 day MA (112...
Brexit Biggestthreat to Sterling - Rabobank Analysts at Rabobank explained that according to BoE Governor Carney Brexit is the biggest domestic risk to financial stability. Key Quotes: "That said, opinion polls suggest that the vote could still go either way...
The South African rand could well strengthen over coming weeks as markets come to terms that the SARB's fight against surging inflation could spell higher exchange rates. Data out on Wednesday showed South African inflation rising much more rapidly than expected. Prices in Pretoria rose 7...
Analytical Review of the Stocks of Facebook Inc. Facebook Inc., #FB [NASD] Technologies, Internet service providers, USA Financial performance of the company: Index – S&P 500...
Once he starts, he doesn't stop • All FOMC's are live • All FOMC's should have press conferences • Thinks Fed will overshoot on inflation • Doesn't have a problem with overshooting...
Canada’s new government announced details of their budget, confirming a projected 2016-17 deficit of C$29.4bn, in line with previous guidance and market expectations, notes BNP Paribas. "The Finance Ministry estimated the additional spending would boost GDP by 0...
AUDUSD has surged above key resistance at .7386 to complete a base, notes Credit Suisse. "This keeps the immediate risk topside for our recovery target at .7849/50, where we would begin to look for fresh signs of failure, for a resumption of the longerterm bear trend. Below...
Canadian stocks retreated for a second day as falling commodity prices dragged down shares in energy and raw-materials producers.READ MORE...
Before bottoming on Feb. 11, it looked like stocks could be heading into a bear market. The subsequent rebound, though, suggests the bull is back on. In fact, the truth may be neither...
The USDOLLAR Index has rallied everyday this week, but if it wants to rally further, it's going to need to clear out a recent swing level just overhead. Continue Reading...
Recent experience would suggest that geopolitical risks are unlikely to dampen investors demand for risk assets sustainably. However, caution may still be warranted...
The US Dollar may continue to rise after erasing half of the plunge following last week’s FOMC rate decision as Fed-speak builds the case for a hike in June. Continue Reading...
