More and more warnings about trade abound, but markets take things with a stride. Powell said that the Fed continues raising rates for now. “For now” may apply to market calm. Our third tranche of Trade War from the Trenches discusses the calm that may precede a storm. No news is good news. The old saying is … “Trade wars: The writing is on the wall, markets don’t bother reading it”
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Trade wars: The writing is on the wall, markets don’t bother reading it
More and more warnings about trade abound, but markets take things with a stride. Powell said that the Fed continues raising rates for now. “For now” may apply to market calm. Our third tranche of Trade War from the Trenches discusses the calm that may precede a storm. No news is good news. The old saying is … “Trade wars: The writing is on the wall, markets don’t bother reading it”
5 things you should watch in Powell’s potent testimony
The world’s No. 1 central banker gives a lengthy testimony that will rock the US Dollar. There are five critical things that will shape rate expectations and the reactions in markets. Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Tuesday, July 17th and then again on Wednesday, July 18th at 14:00. The Fed Chair goes to Capitol … “5 things you should watch in Powell’s potent testimony”
5 things you should watch in Powell’s potent testimony
The world’s No. 1 central banker gives a lengthy testimony that will rock the US Dollar. There are five critical things that will shape rate expectations and the reactions in markets. Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Tuesday, July 17th and then again on Wednesday, July 18th at 14:00. The Fed Chair goes to Capitol … “5 things you should watch in Powell’s potent testimony”
Safe havens look unsafe with trade wars supporting the USD
The escalation of the trade wars does not result in all the expected reactions. Commodities and their currencies are sensitive as one would expect. Safe-haven currencies are far from providing the expected reactions. The US is moving forward and readying new tariffs on China, this time worth a whopping $200 billion of Chinese goods. There is … “Safe havens look unsafe with trade wars supporting the USD”
Safe havens look unsafe with trade wars supporting the USD
The escalation of the trade wars does not result in all the expected reactions. Commodities and their currencies are sensitive as one would expect. Safe-haven currencies are far from providing the expected reactions. The US is moving forward and readying new tariffs on China, this time worth a whopping $200 billion of Chinese goods. There is … “Safe havens look unsafe with trade wars supporting the USD”
3 dovish themes in the ECB’s minutes, good reasons to keep EUR/USD under pressure
The ECB Meeting Minutes reiterated the dovish points in the rate decision. The minutes contradict reports about an earlier hike. The EUR/USD receives no support from the data. The European Central Bank released its Meeting Minutes from the June 14th meeting that sent the Euro tumbling down. The ECB announced the tapering down and end … “3 dovish themes in the ECB’s minutes, good reasons to keep EUR/USD under pressure”
3 dovish themes in the ECB’s minutes, good reasons to keep EUR/USD under pressure
The ECB Meeting Minutes reiterated the dovish points in the rate decision. The minutes contradict reports about an earlier hike. The EUR/USD receives no support from the data. The European Central Bank released its Meeting Minutes from the June 14th meeting that sent the Euro tumbling down. The ECB announced the tapering down and end … “3 dovish themes in the ECB’s minutes, good reasons to keep EUR/USD under pressure”
The USD can continue higher alongside prices
The US inflation report is expected to show another rise in core prices in June. The US Dollar is relatively balanced, making the reaction more straightforward. The US publishes its Consumer Price Index report on Thursday, July 13th, at 12:30 GMT. The Federal Reserve focuses on Core Inflation, making the figure the focal point of … “The USD can continue higher alongside prices”
The USD can continue higher alongside prices
The US inflation report is expected to show another rise in core prices in June. The US Dollar is relatively balanced, making the reaction more straightforward. The US publishes its Consumer Price Index report on Thursday, July 13th, at 12:30 GMT. The Federal Reserve focuses on Core Inflation, making the figure the focal point of … “The USD can continue higher alongside prices”