Market Overview

US consumer inflation data was surprisingly firm in March, raising the stakes for tomorrow’s April report (Wed., May 15). Another round of disappointing numbers would arguably confirm that the...

While there is much debate over whether another bear market is imminent, weekly moving average crossovers suggest a different outcome for now. There are many current concerns, from geopolitical risk...

The slow start to the new trading week continues with most Asian markets putting in scratch sessions with tonight’s Federal Budget looming large on local stocks as they take a hit. The USD is...

Stocks traded mostly flat yesterday as investors geared up for a hectic week of economic data. The PPI report will be released soon, followed by the CPI report on Wednesday and retail sales on...

An unexciting first session of the trading week on overnight markets as both European and US stocks struggled to put on any gains in the absence of good macro news, with Fedspeak still focusing on...

As an advocate of sound fiscal policy and a strong believer in the power of free markets, I find Argentina's recent economic overhaul under President Javier Milei not just refreshing but essential in...

A slow start to the new trading week with local markets putting in scratch sessions as the forthcoming Federal Budget looms large on risk taking. The USD is still in a weak phase although both the...

Stocks closed flattish on Friday after a weaker-than-expected University of Michigan report showed that consumer confidence plunged and inflation expectations rose.The report caused a rather sharp...

When the yield curve flattens and eventually inverts, you worry.But it’s when a recession hits, the Fed cuts rates and the curve steepens that you become s**t scared. Yield curve dynamics...

When it comes to the financial markets, investors have a litany of investment vehicles to choose from. The choices are nearly unlimited, from brokered certificates of deposit to complex derivative...

Investors are gearing up for what is expected to be an eventful week ahead. CPI inflation and retail sales data will be in focus. In addition, Home Depot and Walmart report quarterly earnings. Looking...

The release of slightly higher than expected initial jobless claims overnight saw risk markets bounce back and the USD down, with the former continuing here in Asia as another trading week concludes....

Several term deposit providers made notable moves in the wake of Tuesday's monetary policy decision, when the RBA announced the cash rate target will remain at 4.35% until at least 18 June.While the...

There are many ways to monitor recession risk, but any one indicator in isolation is flawed. Context in the form of reviewing a wide variety of metrics is essential for minimizing noise. But in the...