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October’s ECB Cheat Sheet: Anything But Guidance

October’s ECB Cheat Sheet: Anything But Guidance

Image source: PixabayWe expect the European Central Bank to pause this week after inflation slowed, rates spiked and new geopolitical risks emerged. The Governing Council may limit offering rate guidance to markets and shift the focus to non-rate monetary policy tools. Ultimately, the market impact is set to be relatively containedThe European Central Bank will, for once, […]
Survey Of Salient Risks To Financial Stability

Survey Of Salient Risks To Financial Stability

Image Source: PexelsHere is a brief summary of what is of concern to domestic and international policymakers, academics, community groups, and others. We might call these “known risks.”Persistent inflation and monetary tightening Persistent or reaccelerating inflationary pressures Resilient economic outlook leading to further monetary policy tightening Volatile market conditions Entrenched expectations of higher inflation leading to […]
Financial Markets Report For Monday, October 23

Financial Markets Report For Monday, October 23

Image Source: PexelsIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Monday, October 23.Video Length: 00:16:49More By This Author:Metals Report: Decline In Dollar Was Supportive To Gold Yet Gold Was Lower On Monday Morning Flash Video For Monday, Oct. 23 Metals Report For Friday, October 20
Gold, Silver To Rise To Forefront As Treasuries Break Down

Gold, Silver To Rise To Forefront As Treasuries Break Down

Image Source: UnsplashFor years, Jim Willie has warned about an exodus out of the US bond market, and at the rate yields have soared over the past month, we may be seeing the beginning stages of such an event.Yes, there are inflation concerns and nervousness around further potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. But the accelerating […]
The Uncancellable Billionaire: Musk’s SpaceX Signs Deal To Launch EU Satellites

The Uncancellable Billionaire: Musk’s SpaceX Signs Deal To Launch EU Satellites

Image by Tumisu from PixabayEarlier this year, Elon Musk warned the Biden administration would “weaponize” federal agencies against him for his ‘free speech’ platform X. More recently, Democrats tried to cancel the billionaire after his biographer Walter Isaacson claimed Musk turned off Starlink coverage for Ukraine, which turned out to be false. Then, in recent weeks, […]
Projected Silver Prices: Setting Sail For Precious Metal Ascension

Projected Silver Prices: Setting Sail For Precious Metal Ascension

Image Source: UnsplashThe dynamics between silver and gold can be intricate and influenced by various factors. While gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, the performance of silver can diverge from gold due to its dual nature as both a precious metal and an industrial commodity.Looking into the future, it is […]
EURJPY Extends Higher In Bullish Cycle

EURJPY Extends Higher In Bullish Cycle

Image Source: UnsplashEURJPY extends higher and the pair has broken above the previous high on 8.30.2023 at 159.76 suggesting the next leg higher has started. Cycle from 10.3.2023 low is currently in progress as an impulse structure. Up from 10.3.2023 low, wave (i) ended at 158.26. Pullback in wave (ii) ended at 156.5 and wave (iii) rally […]
These Range Reversals Might Be Easy Money On Tuesday

These Range Reversals Might Be Easy Money On Tuesday

Image Source: UnsplashWeekend’s over, let’s make some money!Markets are range-bound ahead of big corporate earnings tomorrow afternoon…Combine that with major support on the 60m and it’s easy to why these *Range Reversals* are my favorite trades tomorrow!Ranges love to “rotate” back and forth, so the game plan is to buy low, sell high, and trade reversals […]
Metals Report: Decline In Dollar Was Supportive To Gold Yet Gold Was Lower On Monday

Metals Report: Decline In Dollar Was Supportive To Gold Yet Gold Was Lower On Monday

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day’s trading in the gold and other relevant metal markets.Video Length: 00:10:53More By This Author:Morning Flash Video For Monday, Oct. 23Metals Report For Friday, October 20Morning Flash Video For Friday, Oct. 20
Fed Financial Stability Report – October 2023 – Summary

Fed Financial Stability Report – October 2023 – Summary

Image source: WikipediaThis Fed report is meant to be a broad assessment of financial system stability. Its purpose is transparency in an attempt to identify vulnerabilities in the system not to try to identify areas for possible shocks. It looks at 4 broad categories and how they interact. Asset Price Valuation Household and Business Borrowing (Level) […]