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The U.S. dollar is lower against major pairs on Friday after the U.S. nonfarm payrolls ((NFP)) came in lower than expected by 30,000 jobs. The final data point was 130,000; while not raising alarms as it still points to a solid employment sector, it does put more pressure on the Fed to cut rat...
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Overview: Investors hope that the world took a step away from the abyss in recent days. Developments in Hong Kong, US-China talking, a political and economic crisis in Italy appear to have been averted, and a risk of a no-deal Brexit has lessened. Asia-Pacific equities closed the week on a f...
The Brexit story just keeps getting wilder and wilder by the day. Ever wilder political developments keep crossing the wire seemingly every few minutes now, with every piece of news rocking the British pound sterling. This month has finally seen the currency break down below the post 2016 Brex...
By Colin Lloyd Following on from my previous article, " The Pension Fund Apocalypse ," these are just a few of last month's stories. Danske Bank ([[DNSKF]]) of Denmark introduces the first negative 10-year fixed-rate mortgage. The German Finance Ministry voices disappointment at the ...
"I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am, may be lost." - Pooh There are few, if any, more sensible literary figures than the "Silly Old Bear." His common sense is grounded, and his words of wisdom are among the best, that the world has to offer. With $17 trillion in ne...
Overview: The Dollar Index fell the most in three months yesterday and is experiencing mild follow-through selling today. With hopes that Hong Kong has turned a corner, news that in-person US-China talks will resume next month, and a no-deal Brexit is well on the way to being averted, invest...
By Jeffrey Kleintop If Japan represents what the debt and demographic future looks like for many countries, then the future for investors in a world of negative bond yields may lead to more stock market exposure. Japan as the future Japan was the first major country to: Adopt a zer...
Overview: Risk appetites have been bolstered by three developments. The UK appears to have taken a tentative step away from leaving the EU without a deal. Hong Kong's Chief Executive Lam has agreed to formally withdraw the controversial extradition measure that had been suspended. The eurozo...
Introduction The recent inversion of the traditional 2Y10Y yield curve in the US has raised investors’ attention on the global economic outlook within the next 12 months to come. Unlike 6 months ago, the probability of a recession is not negligible anymore and many participants are ...