Not quite over for Greece
The deal on Greece put together during the latter stages of Friday gave the single currency a lift into the weekend; EURUSD moving up above the 1.14 level. That has struggled to be sustained though, as...
View ArticleDollar strength on hold ahead of Fed
The dollar is pausing for breath ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions, policy statement and economic projections tomorrow. The dollar index is on course to post its ninth monthly gain...
View ArticleExpect a Rocky Second Half in 2015
As we head towards the end of the first half investors seem to be approaching the second half of 2015 with a distinct degree of caution and trepidation. When stock markets have recorded the sort of...
View ArticleGreek vote paves way for rate hikes
Both of the most likely central bank candidates for commencing monetary policy normalisation have this week been vocal about the increased chances of them raising interest rates soon. With the bailout...
View ArticleSeptember Fed hike in balance
The US dollar rallied initially following last Friday’s nonfarm payroll even though it was a little below expectations at 215k, the average hourly earnings data was good enough to impress on the dollar...
View ArticleCaution reigns
Investors remain cautious during this shortened trading week for the US markets as we near Thanksgiving celebrations and a week that is usually known for low trading volumes. Whilst this marks the...
View ArticleApple gives Fed food for thought
All eyes will be back on the Federal Reserve today as they make their first interest rate decision and monetary policy statement of the year but there are no economic projections or press conference...
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