PBUG News and Press, Barclays Bank PLC ZC SP ETN PERPETUAL USD From 02/24/22

Global markets tumble on Russian attack on Ukraine. Russian inflation stokes stagflation fears. Commodities the big winner in Russian attack. For further details see: Markets Sell Off As Russia Attacks Ukraine: What's At Stake For Investors?

Bark Melek: Any negative news on the supply side could push crude prices to US$100 per barrel. Melek: Our projections now are that ex-OPEC production will likely increase. Melek: Commodities like copper and aluminum are already in a tight supply configuration. For further de...

Chinese gold demand will likely remain strong in 2022. Despite the strong performance of H1 2021, China’s GDP growth slowed in the second half. Gold bar and coin demand might be higher in 2022 than its pre-pandemic level. For further details see: China's Gold Mark...

On one side, rates are forced higher. This will wipe out the marginal debtor. After rates have been falling for so long, the margin may be a wide swathe of the economy. Each downtick is a greater incentive to borrow. On the other side, those who understand credit are eyeing the tighte...

Russia has recognized two separatist regions, which is causing increased tensions. The UK has issued various restrictions to banking in relation to the regions. Russia already has troops in what was Ukrainian territory, so the invasion has already begun, it is just a question of w...

The FED has made it very clear that it will raise its benchmark interest rate, the federal funds rate. This could have severe consequences and even lead to a financial crisis. We believe that the FED will make more rate hikes than they have announced. Bears are in control of the m...

To help address investor concerns about Russia-Ukraine tensions, our Portfolio Managers examine the impact on their respective asset classes and potential allocation changes. We believe sanctions initially will focus on Russia’s top security personnel and companies directly inv...

Gold has broken out to the upside. Silver is lagging Gold so far. The action in both metals and miners is encouraging. For further details see: Gold Breaks Out To The Upside

Gold has broken out of a technical wedge. Silver is likely to follow. Russia/Ukraine and Canada situations present uncertainty. 7.5% year over year CPI and rates still on the floor. For further details see: Global Uncertainty Could Push Metals Higher

We have some mixed markets based on the news from Russia. All the tensions and rhetoric could be hiding what is beneath it all. If Russia invades Ukraine, Russian oil and gas may be kept off the market and crude oil could hit $100. We are starting to see that the global econom...