The period between 1979 and 1983 was marked by significant economic turbulence in the United States. Inflation rates were high, the stock market experienced volatility, and interest rates were on…
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Weekly trading notes
Each week we prepare for the week ahead by reviewing the events from the past week, and by revealing the events to watch for the week ahead. We make notes for the conditions in the stock markets, currency, commodities, and bond markets.
By reviewing the latest moves and comments from the Central Banks, the latest economic data, we analyze what they are revealing about the state of the economic growth.
Central banks rate hikes cycle, turning into currencies war
Last week three central banks raised their interest rates, two of which surprised the markets. The Federal Reserve of the United States increased its interest rate by 0.75%, vs. an…
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Is it 2018 again, or are we heading toward recession, maybe even worse, a stagnation
For the past month, we are witnessing many discussions, analyses, and opinions about the state of the economy in the US and the world. Many market and economic analyzers are…
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The FED hiked the interest rates, and chairman Powell signaled another 0.50% rise in June
The Federal Reserve of the United States raised the interest rates in their meeting on the fourth of May 2022. During the Central Bank press conference, while answering questions, FED…
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FED Chairman Powell confirmed the 0.50% rate hike for the meeting in May
Last week in a speech for the IMF, the FED Chairman Powell confirmed the market expectation for a 0.50% rate hike for the meeting in May. As a result of…
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ECB signaled a rate hike in 2022, FOMC members suggest a 0.50% rate hike in the May meeting
The market participants balance the news from the war between Russia and Ukraine, high inflation, and Central Banks changing monetary policies. In the latest meeting of the ECB, the Central…
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The Bank of Canada raised its interest rates
The Bank of Canada raised its interest rates from 0.25% to 0.50%, the first interest rate increase since 2018. The Bank stressed the need for a further interest rate hike…
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its interest rates
Last week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand(RBN) raised its interest rates from 0.75% to 1.00%. In the official bank statement, the RBN stressed the need for further interest rate…
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Inflation in the US spiked to 7.5%, putting more pressure on the Fed
The latest inflation report from the US came out hot. The US inflation spiked to 7.5% versus an expectation of 7.1%, which is 40 years high. That started speculation that…
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The European Central Bank surprised the markets
The European Central Bank surprised the market during the last week’s monetary announcement. The bank left the interest rate unchanged. However, the bank didn’t rule out a rate hike in…
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Federal Reserve signaled rate hike in March
In the latest FOMC Statement and during the press conference, Chairman Powell and FOMC members signaled determination for an interest rate hike in March 2022. That was something that the…
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FED Chairman Powell in the spotlight
The Federal Reserve of the US is finally ready to take the necessary actions to fight the increasing inflation in the USA. FOMC members expressed readiness to increase the interest…
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