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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent imposition of sanctions by a range of governments have served to reset the global geopolitical compass, with an immediate impact on oil and gas markets and investments. Elevated prices and new sources of demand will create opportuniti...
For the first time in decades, inflation fills the headlines. An increase in the general level of prices reflects the falling purchasing power of money. A fundamental confidence in the power and authority of governments setting monetary policy is required for fiat currencies to ha...
The yield curve has also given false signals, turning negative without being followed by a recession. So, even if the yield curve does not always portend recession, it usually foretells at least a slowdown in economic growth. Long-term interest rates are less sensitive to Fed acti...
BlackRock's Fink says globalization is over. The US domestic market advantage. Central banks are slamming on the brakes. Hostilities could strangle global expansion plans. For further details see: The End Of Globalization And Easy Money - How You Should Invest
Once again this week, it had all the appearances of one massive global “trade” unraveling. After beginning the week at $34,000, Bitcoin traded down to $25,488 in early-Thursday panic selling. The iShares High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) has declined 1.81% so far t...
Fed fight against inflation rattles markets. April U.S. consumer price index eases slightly. Markets ratchet up rate-hike expectations for global central banks. For further details see: What's Driving The Volatility In Markets?
The preliminary May results from the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers show overall consumer sentiment fell sharply in early May. The composite consumer sentiment decreased to 59.1 in early May, down from 65.2 in April, a loss of 6.1 points or 9.4 percent. The current ec...
It was a tremendous week of market volatility for every asset class on Wall Street. It is still all about inflation and what will be the reaction from central banks. A challenging inflation and growth mix have driven investor concerns that the Fed won’t be able to deliver a...
The Consumer Price Index rose more than forecasted in April on both a headline and core basis. Core contributors to the Core CPI MoM increase included shelter, airfares and new vehicles. As for inflation, whether investors continue their current expectation of moderating condition...
Why markets have been falling ever since the Fed hiked rates? Why bonds may now provide improved opportunities for investors? Volatility likely isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So, what should investors do? For further details see: Markets Sell Off As Volatility Spikes...