Tag: fomc
Powell Likely to Face a Tough Baptism
Inflation target becoming obsolete
The first issue facing the new Chairman if the Federal Reserve when the takes over in a little over a months’...
Brexit Agreement to Herald Further Concerns
Brussels to ask for clarification over framework for stage two
Theresa May was in Brussels last night for dinner with the remaining twenty seven Heads...
Money is Cheap but What are the Consequences?
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of debating the potential of bitcoin with a person who manages upwards of a Billion Dollars...
Dollar Tumbles as Fed Hikes
Outlook for three hikes in 18/19 disappoints
The unreasonable expectations of traders, who were hoping for a more hawkish outlook for future rate hikes, were...
What’s Behind the Cryptosurge
If you're reading this you're probably aware of the unimaginable gains that have been seen across the crypto market this year. Last night we...
Rate Hike Unlikely to Lift Dollar
FOMC struggling to justify advance guidance
As Janet Yellen presides over her final FOMC meeting before being replaced by Jerome Powell, what she will be...
Rate Hike Prospects Driving Dollar
Powell to provide short term anchor
A rate hike after the final FOMC meeting of the year when it concludes tomorrow is now 100% priced...
Brexit Agreement Brings Little Cheer
May to hail breakthrough
It was a long time coming and very much at the eleventh hour, but the U.K. and EU finally managed to...
Irish Agreement Drives Pound Higher
No Hard Border
There has been agreement overnight over the issue of the Irish border and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has confirmed that sufficient...
Time to Play or Time to Hide?
Volatility contained as traders close their books
The potential for a year-defining move in one of the G7 currencies in the next week still exists...