U.S. Equities Update: Currency Markets Stirring Up Volatility
The equity markets suffered modest losses last week due to a surge in volatility in the world currency markets. Stocks are struggling with the prospect...
COT Report (August 10): US Dollar Index Breaks Out
The chart and data that follow highlight non-commercial commodity futures trading positions as of August 7, 2018. This data was released with the August 10,...
Turkish Lira Drops Sharply, US Bank Stocks Hit Hard
The Turkish Lira dropped 18% in relation to the US dollar on Friday morning, as tensions rose between the Turkish and American governments. Turkish President...
Global Economic Update: The Limits of “Whatever It Takes”
“Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. And believe me, it will be enough.” Mario Draghi...
Shanghai Stock Index Teetering On Big Time Support Level!
Chinese stocks have failed to keep pace with the broader global markets. In fact, the Shanghai Composite has not bested its 2007 highs. This underperformance has...
COT Report (August 3): GOLD Bugs Endure Buyers Strike
The chart and data that follow highlight non-commercial commodity futures trading positions as of July 31, 2018. This data was released with the August 3,...
U.S. Corn Futures Market Outlook: Does This Rally Have Legs?
SEPTEMBER corn futures closed UP 6 ¾-CENTS per bushel week-on-week, finishing at $3.62. Let’s review current themes and trends for the week ahead (week of...
Corn Futures Weekly Trading Forecast: Bulls on the Ropes
July corn futures closed DOWN 4-CENTS per bushel week-on-week, finishing at $3.57 ¼. Bulls hope to reverse their recent fortunes... but it will take work. Weekly...
Automakers Warn That Tariffs Will Hit Profits, Shares Fall
General Motors (GM) fell 2.5%, along with other automakers, after Daimler AG (ETR: DAI) warned that its earnings would be negatively impacted by the...
U.S. Corn Weekly Market Outlook: Bulls Holding On…
July corn futures closed DOWN 16 ½-CENTS per bushel week-on-week, finishing at $3.61 ¼. Below are some weekly highlights and market themes to watch in...
