Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

When the yield curve flattens and eventually inverts, you worry.But it’s when a recession hits, the Fed cuts rates and the curve steepens that you become s**t scared. Yield curve dynamics...

Staying on top of market-moving events is crucial for investors, but thanks to so much going on all the time, many forget that the real value comes from the expert insights and analysis of these...

Join us in exploring the intricate landscape of hedge funds in our latest episode.Delve into the origins of hedge funds, examine the captivating journey of Ray Dalio and Bridgewater Associates, and...

When it comes to the financial markets, investors have a litany of investment vehicles to choose from. The choices are nearly unlimited, from brokered certificates of deposit to complex derivative...

Investors are gearing up for what is expected to be an eventful week ahead. CPI inflation and retail sales data will be in focus. In addition, Home Depot and Walmart report quarterly earnings. Looking...

First quarter growth was massive The UK economy powered out of its technical recession in the first quarter, judging by the initial GDP figures released today. The economy expanded by a whapping...

Housing is among the most interest-rate sensitive sectors of the economy. It’s also one of the most cyclical and crucial inputs for the business cycle. On that basis, one could reasonably expect...

European stock markets rose again early Wednesday to add to gains of around one percent on Tuesday as financials boosted the mainland indices. The FTSE 100 added another half a percent for a fresh...

The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets later this week. Data from Reuters shows a 90% chance of no change to the current rate of 5.25%, but the...

The technology sector has long been a powerhouse of innovation and growth, driving significant returns for investors worldwide. However, when it comes to technology stocks, the UK often finds itself...

There’s a lot of U.K. news out this week, but traders should also watch JPY for BOJ mumblings. Equities appear to be holding up well, with plenty of sings of bullish intent.Economic Calendar...

April was a rough month for investors, but the rebound in asset prices in the early days of May has revived expectations that the worst has passed. A key catalyst for the turnaround in sentiment:...

After April's decline, the Fed's dovish stance has markets betting on a rate cut in 2024. While a December cut seems most likely, a weaker labor market and declining inflation could push it...

It was a volatile week of trading heavily influenced by hedging flows, as noted by sharp rises and declines in implied volatility measures such as the VIX. This makes grasping the underlying message...