Like most people, I watched with horror as the events at the Capitol building unfolded on Wednesday. Unlike most, though, I found myself looking at it through the lens of what impact it would have on the market
The unemployment labyrinth may have killed this musician’s dream
Derek Wood, a guitarist and singer, had just quit his job to pursue a lifelong goal when the pandemic hit. A battle for jobless benefits threatens his dream.
Here’s what Nio’s first sedan to rival Tesla in China looks like
Chinese electric car start-up Nio released its first sedan with autonomous driving technology features that the company claims surpass that of Tesla.
Will the S&P 500 Extend Its Record Rally on Reflation Hopes?
The seemingly unstoppable rally in US stocks may have more room to go before time is ripe for a correction. The reflation trade appears to be gaining traction, but overstretched valuations may flag…
Mexican Peso Forecast: USD/MXN Balances on Support as Covid-19 Cases Surge in Mexico
The strong downtrend in USD/MXN has stagnated in recent weeks as bearish momentum eases.
Euro Forecast: EUR/USD Outlook Upbeat on Sunny Market Sentiment
Trader confidence has been boosted by the US Democrats winning control of the Senate, suggesting further flows out of the safe-haven US Dollar into ‘risk-on’ currencies such as the Euro.
Gold Price Outlook Mired by Spike in US Treasury Yields
The price of gold tumbles to a fresh weekly low ($1834), with the weakness in bullion largely coinciding with the recent spike in US Treasury yields.
The US is to remove all of its restrictions on its relationship with Taiwan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US has for many decades been self-imposing restrictions on how it interacts with Taiwan:
Various media reports on Pompeo’s statement note that its likely to anger China and increase tensions. Yes, no doubt.
Various media reports on Pompeo’s statement note that its likely to anger China and increase tensions. Yes, no doubt.
Six new reasons for a US dollar rally
If there’s a bull case, this is it
The US dollar held a steady bid from Wed-Fri after the Democrats won the Senate and it was the top performing currency after the result became clear.
The US dollar held a steady bid from Wed-Fri after the Democrats won the Senate and it was the top performing currency after the result became clear.