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Quarterly S&P 500 Dividend Futures Rise, Signal Potential Turbulence Ahead
If you want to explain why the S&P 500 has been rising, you don’t have to look far beyond how the expectations investors have for the index’ dividends have been changing over the last several months.We last presented our regularly scheduled winter snapshot of the expected future for the quarterly dividend payouts for the S&P 500 (Index: SPX) […]
What A Shift In Fed Dots Would Mean For G10 FX
In advance of tonight’s FOMC meeting and new economic projections, we take a quick look at what any shift in the Fed’s Dot Plots would mean for G10 FX. Correlations between expectations for the Fed easing this year and G10 FX are strongest for USD/JPY. Were the median Fed expectation for easing this year to shift […]
Dollar Extends Gains Against The Yen But Broadly Firmer Ahead Of The FOMC
Image Source: Pixabay Overview: The US dollar remains bid ahead of the outcome of today’s FOMC meeting. No change in policy is expected, but the forward guidance, partly delivered in the updated projections, is the focus. In the last iteration (December), the Fed “dot” was for three rate cuts this year. Japanese markets were closed for a […]
Profiling A ‘Real Assets’ Portfolio During The Recent Inflation Surge
The sharp runup in US inflation in 2021-2022 revived the idea that a so-called real assets portfolio is crucial for asset allocation strategies. But with the peaking of inflation in mid-2022, the outlook has turned murky for a dedicated focus on assets that are expected to benefit from higher pricing pressure.PixabayFor perspective, let’s assume that a real […]
Canadian Dollar Declines Amid Falling Inflation
Photo by Michelle Spollen on Unsplash As of Tuesday’s stock market close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 0.83%, the S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.56%, and the Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed positive 0.39%.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will hold its Wednesday monetary policy meeting today. The Fed had initially planned to begin cutting rates in March. However, stronger than expected US inflation […]
Gold Analysis: Market Eyes On Fed & XAU/USD
Trading within narrow ranges for the price of gold since the beginning of this week is normal. Caution prevailed in the financial markets, and the US dollar continued to strengthen. According to gold trading platforms, gold retreated to the support level of $2147 per ounce before stabilizing around $2157 per ounce at the start of […]
USD/CAD Analysis: Sustained Higher Value With US Fed On The Schedule
The USD/CAD continued to prove resistance levels were weak on Tuesday as new highs were attained and values sustained within the upper price range. The USD/CAD touched a high of nearly 1.36135 yesterday in the wake of the interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. While many technical traders may not make the connection, […]
QE By A Different Name Is Still QE
The Fed added Quantitative Easing (QE) to its monetary policy toolbox in 2008. At the time, the financial system was imploding. Fed Chair Ben Bernanke bought $1.5 trillion U.S. Treasury and mortgage-backed securities to staunch a financial disaster. The drastic action was sold to the public as a one-time, emergency operation to stabilize the banking […]
BTC/USD Forex Signal: Volatility Continues But A Rebound Is Possible
BTC/USD sees high volatility, with potential rebound; bearish target at 60,000, bullish at 68,000. Influenced by profit-taking, Fed’s decision, and ETF inflows. Bullish view Buy the BTC/USD pair and set a take-profit at 68,000. Add a stop-loss at 62,000. Timeline: 1-2 days. Bearish view Set a sell-stop at 63,500 and a take-profit at 60,000. Add a […]
Will The Fed Send Gold Soaring?
Image Source: Pixabay Gold serves as a renowned inflation hedge due to its intrinsic properties and historical performance during periods of rising prices.Gold operates as an inflation hedge as gold possesses an inherent value that transcends currencies and economic fluctuations. Its scarcity, durability, and desirability make it a sought-after asset, particularly during times of economic uncertainty […]
