Global markets came through an eventful week last week with a mildly positive tone. US long-term yields continued to rise, with 10-year rates reaching their highest level in nearly seven years. While there were lukewarm readings on retail sales and housing starts, a one-year high was reached in the Philly Fed survey, as well as…
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Strong Dollar to Restrain Some Commodities, Plus Expanded Market Volatility in Sight
The most recent Federal Reserve meeting was categorized as dovish, with the Fed expected to allow further growth and minor gains in inflation before they move away from a balanced view on rates. Despite this, the equity markets and sentiment as a whole failed to embrace the positives from the meeting. US equities also failed to sustain upside action following a lot of very bullish fundamental news from…
Is a Major Commodity Shift in Motion? Economy Sees Signs of Inflation
A major shift in the commodity environment might be in motion. Strength in energy prices has not only surprised the trade, it has also strengthened fund interest in the commodities. A potential massive inflation development could come…
Major Test of Bull Market Underway
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