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Financial Markets Report For Tuesday, Dec 3

Financial Markets Report For Tuesday, Dec 3

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Tuesday, December 3.Video Length: 00:14:22More By This Author:Metal Markets Report For Monday, Dec 2 SPDR ETF Report For Monday, Dec 2 Financial Markets Report For Monday, Dec 2
Gold Analysis: Holds Gains

Gold Analysis: Holds Gains

Image Source: Pixabay Gold prices experienced selling pressure at the beginning of the US jobs week, declining to $2,622 per ounce from the resistance level of $2,652 per ounce in the same trading session, and stabilizing around $2,638 per ounce at the beginning of trading on Tuesday. I expect the price of gold to continue its […]
Volatility May Be Due To Increase Significantly Starting Tomorrow

Volatility May Be Due To Increase Significantly Starting Tomorrow

Image Source: Unsplash10-year rates increased today by roughly four bps to close at 4.23% following a stronger-than-expected JOLTS report. The report overlooked healthy, in my view, with the layoffs in October lower and the number of quits moving higher. One would think that if people quit their jobs, they have found a better one. Tomorrow, we […]
South Korea: Outlook Rocked By Martial Law Declaration

South Korea: Outlook Rocked By Martial Law Declaration

Image Source: PixabayIn a stunning political event overnight, South Korea’s president declared martial law for the first time since 1979. Later, the National Assembly voted to block the decree and the cabinet agreed to rescind the order. We see the uncertainty surrounding the economy and politics remaining high and likely to dampen sentiment if the situation […]
Japanese Yen Struggles To Gain Ground Ahead Of Jibun Bank Services PMI Data

Japanese Yen Struggles To Gain Ground Ahead Of Jibun Bank Services PMI Data

Image Source: Pixabay The Japanese Yen loses ground amid the stronger USD in Wednesday’s early Asian session.  Growing expectations of the BoJ rate hike in December and safe-haven flows might help limit the JPY’s losses.  Investors brace for Japan’s Jibun Bank Services PMI, US economic data and Fed’s Powell speech on Wednesday.  The Japanese Yen (JPY) […]
EUR/USD Trapped Below 1.06

EUR/USD Trapped Below 1.06

Image Source: Pixabay EUR/USD softened on Tuesday, ending a bullish recovery attempt. Final EU PMIs, ECB Lagarde appearance unlikely to move the Fiber needle. US data focus shifts to Fed Chair Powell appearance, Friday NFP jobs print. EUR/USD turned lower once again on Tuesday, grappling with the 1.0500 handle as Fiber flubs a bullish run at 1.0600. […]
Asia Open: Turmoil In Korea, A Nation On Edge

Asia Open: Turmoil In Korea, A Nation On Edge

Image Source: PexelsASIA OPENAsian markets are bracing for a tense and uncertain open on Wednesday as geopolitical chaos and economic sabre-rattling create a web of challenges for investors. South Korea’s brief but shocking declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol jolted the region, marking the country’s most significant political crisis since the 1980s. The […]
We Need To Tick One More Box To Unleash The Bulls

We Need To Tick One More Box To Unleash The Bulls

Image Source: UnsplashThe rubber’s not hitting the road right now. Stocks are still hanging around their all-time highs, while the Nasdaq has yet to register a new one in a couple of weeks. For a while now, I’ve been looking for a new high there to confirm the way’s clear for the bulls to run.In other […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – The Implications Of The Incarnation

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – The Implications Of The Incarnation

Image Source: UnsplashStocks wallowed around today, digesting their recent gains.Gold bounced up a bit, and silver rallied quite impressively.Powell speaks tomorrow, and there will be a Non-Farm Payrolls report on Friday.VIX is near to lows that lately have suggested complacency, and a precursor to a correction.I still cannot believe the things that I am seeing and […]
China Issues Eurodollar Bonds

China Issues Eurodollar Bonds

Image Source: Unsplash China issues U.S. dollar denominated debt in Saudi Arabia.Video Length: 00:11:33More By This Author:Presidential Election Cycle And Markets Question Time: Making Sense Of Crypto Speculative Mania In Markets