Weekly Market Update
Market Action A shortened trading week did not prevent markets from maintaining a bullish trend. Equities rose this week as economic data out of the U.S. supported growth and commentary from Europe points to sovereign bond purchases in early 2015. The energy sector...Geopolitical Journal: November 26
Geopolitical Headlines Iran Negotiators between key global powers and the Islamic republic of Iran were not able to agree to a deal or the framework for an agreement by the November 24th deadline negotiators had set. While both sides agreed to an extension of...On the Rising Dollar, Crowded Trades, and Market Prospects: The Background to the 2015 Season
We have entered an era where currency values may move markets into uncharted territory. At the same time complacency and the fact that investments are driven by central banks’ moves, has created an atmosphere where investment activity is more reactive rather than...Weekly Market Update
Market Action The stock markets in the U.S. experienced another uplifting week thanks to positive internal data as well as a wave of monetary support offered by authorities in China and Europe. Core inflation levels inched closer to targets set by the Federal Reserve...Derailing Market Optimism: Where is the Engine of Growth?
When we compare equity and oil markets over the course of the last four years it is easy to see that markets in the US are reaching record highs while oil prices are reaching record lows. Obviously, the Fed’s intervention has been a catalyst for the markets’...Sign Up for Our Publications
