Fed Sounds The AlarmAt the April FOMC meeting held yesterday, the Fed held no punches in warning the market over the severity of the economic threat from COVID-19. As per the market’s expectations, in...
The Crude Chronicles - Episode 36
Crude Long Positions BuildingThe CFTC COT positioning report showed that large speculators and hedge-funds (non-commercials) increased their positions in WTI last week by 76,511 contracts to a total...
The IndeX Files 28-04-2020
All Eyes On The RecoveryBenchmark global equities indices have been trading with renewed vigour this week as the general global focus begins to shift onto the easing of lock-downs, in some areas, and...
Precious Metals Monday 27-04-2020
GoldGold prices remain supported just below the 2020 high as we kick off the new week. The key market item this week will be the FOMC meeting on Wednesday. The Fed is not expected to add to its...
The Investment Bank Outlook 27-04-2020
In our Investment Bank Outlook each week, we bring you a selection of perspectives from leading investment banks to outline the key issues and directional views for the week ahead. These excerpts,...
The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 31
Key Points from This WeekOil Turned NegativeAs the COVID crisis continues, the oil market this week gave the clearest indication of the economic damage being caused. Dropping over 100% on...
The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 25
Key Points From This WeekBank of England Cuts RatesThe BOE became the latest central bank in the G10 space to lower its rates this week. Echoing the Fed, the BOE announced a surprise rate cut of...
The Crude Chronicles - Episode 28
Oil Recovers As Stimulus Helps Risk Appetite ReboundBenchmark WTI prices have risen steadily this week, spurred on by a broad improvement in global investor appetite. Markets started the week in...
Surprise Rate Cut From Fed - More To Come?
Fed Cuts Rates by 0.5%In a worrying display of serious the threat of COVID-19 is to the global economy, the US Federal Reserve took the historic step yesterday of announcing an unscheduled...
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