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Current Report: First Interstate BancSystem

Current Report: First Interstate BancSystem

Image Source: PixabayFirst Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) is a financial holding company. It is the parent company of First Interstate Bank, a community bank offering a range of internet, mobile, and other banking and financial services throughout Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.It delivers a range of financial products and services to both retail and […]
Financial Markets Report For Thursday, Oct 10

Financial Markets Report For Thursday, Oct 10

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Thursday, October 10.Video Length: 00:14:02More By This Author:Metal Markets Report For Wednesday, Oct 9Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, Oct 9Metal Markets Report For Tuesday, Oct 8
The Impacts Of The Hot CPI Report Have Yet To Be Felt

The Impacts Of The Hot CPI Report Have Yet To Be Felt

Image Source: UnsplashThe CPI report came in hotter than expected for the headline and core CPI metrics. CPI swap pricing did a good job of predicting the headline inflation rate. As a result, today’s report has led the swaps market to price higher CPI inflation rates for October and November. The swaps market is now pricing […]
Asia Morning Bites For Friday, Oct 11

Asia Morning Bites For Friday, Oct 11

Image Source: Unsplash Global Macro and Markets   Global Markets: Considering the disappointing CPI data yesterday, it is a slight surprise to see US Treasury yields heading lower again, though they had risen a fair bit in recent days, so perhaps yesterday’s moves reflected a bit of re-positioning. Various Fed officials shrugged off the CPI data, though Raphael Bostic […]
Nasdaq 100 & S&P 500 Elliott Wave Update – Thursday, Oct 10

Nasdaq 100 & S&P 500 Elliott Wave Update – Thursday, Oct 10

Image Source: UnsplashTonight, I update the current more preferred count that both the NQ and ES are within Minor 5th wave rallies to complete Intermediate 3rd waves. I am seeing slight differences between the NQ and ES, but that is within the minute 3rd waves in process for both. I also update a slight different view […]
Inflation Obsession Takes Center Stage, If Only For A Day

Inflation Obsession Takes Center Stage, If Only For A Day

Image Source: PexelsThe S&P 500 slipped slightly from its record high as stubborn inflation reignited hawkish chatter in some corners of Wall Street, putting pressure on stocks. The inflation obsession has dramatically returned, with Fed member Raphael Bostic laying the groundwork for a potential Fed November pause. While inflation did overshoot expectations month-to-month, driven by rising […]
France To Sell €300 Billion In Bonds For 2025 Budget Amid Fiscal Pressure And Investor Scrutiny

France To Sell €300 Billion In Bonds For 2025 Budget Amid Fiscal Pressure And Investor Scrutiny

Image Source: Pixabay The budget deficit is projected to fall by €31 billion next year. Rising borrowing costs have heightened market concerns. Volume of bond redemptions next year should mitigate the impact of the large issuance, analysts say. France has announced plans to sell €300 billion ($328 billion) in government bonds next year, surpassing the €285 […]
Moderated De-Rate

Moderated De-Rate

Image Source: PexelsAs you all know, Powell made quite a scene with his 50 bps cut last month although, oddly, rates have been going UP lately, I suppose because of the fact that the U.S. will be healthy, prosperous, and able to pay back its debts with interest isn’t exactly something you can put in the […]
USD/CAD Extends Upside To Near 1.3750 Ahead Of US PPI, Canadian Job Report

USD/CAD Extends Upside To Near 1.3750 Ahead Of US PPI, Canadian Job Report

Photo by Michelle Spollen on Unsplash USD/CAD trades in positive territory for eight consecutive days near 1.3745 in Friday’s early Asian session.  The US CPI inflation was hotter than expected in September; Jobless Claims jump to a year-high The Canadian Unemployment Rate is estimated to rise from 6.6% in August to 6.7% in September.  The USD/CAD pair extends […]
Key Charts And Insights For Q4

Key Charts And Insights For Q4

Image source: Pixabay Mish and Dave talk about next big trends to watch.Video Length: 00:28:28More By This Author:Key Index And Sectors Are Inside Last Week’s Range Massive Market Consolidation Turnaround Tuesday – Rocking October Volatility