Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Investments You Can Live With
What are the best investments? High returns on paper do not necessarily mean high returns in real life. You need to be able to stick with a portfolio to get the long-run returns that it offers. It turns out that the best investments are the ones that you can live with. How would you respond […]
USDCAD Weekly Analysis – Sunday, Sept. 9
USDCAD broke above 1.3174 resistance, suggesting that the downside movement from 1.3385 had completed at 1.2887 already. A further rise could be expected in a couple of weeks and the next target would be at 1.3400 area. Support is at 1.3000; only a breakdown below this level could trigger another fall towards 1.2750.
Weekly Gold Forecast – Sunday, Sept. 9
Gold prices settled at $1195.81 an ounce on Friday, suffering a loss of 0.42% on the week, as the dollar rose on the back of solid economic data. The Labor Department reported that the economy added 201000 jobs in August, beating consensus estimates of 191000, and average hourly wages jumped 0.4%. Weakness in emerging market […]
All The Latest Uber News As Company Prepares For IPO
Uber, which has become the quintessential ride-hailing app, has been in the news throughout the week. So, let’s go over all of the latest Uber news as it prepares to go public. Uber Still On Track For 2019 IPO In an interview with Reuters Wednesday, Uber CEO Dara Khorowshahi said the company is “on track” to […]
I’ve Got The Market On A Swing
So, it’s really “I Got the World on A String”, a hit song sang by Frank Sinatra. Some feel like the current market and its wild swings, often prompted by the guy who has the world on a string, is like “sittin’ on a rainbow.” Others feel that the guy who “can make the rain go, […]
From Buenos Aires To Nashville: The Emerging Market Crisis Spreads
This is the last emerging market crisis story for a while, promise. But one angle – exactly how a plunging currency in a far-off place affects supposedly stable markets like the US – is worth exploring because it’s happening right this minute. Let’s start with the choices facing an American or European investor who needs […]
Trade Wars And An Emerging Market Crisis Likely To Keep Oil Volatile
Fundamental Forecast for US OIL: Neutral FUNDAMENTAL CRUDE OIL PRICE TALKING POINTS: The ONE Thing: A massive build in refined crude products in the US in Thursday’s EIA data put a sour taste in the mouth of oil bulls. Given the concern of global demand and the decoupling of US risky assets to other markets, there […]
Ten Clean Energy Stocks For 2018: Second Quarter Earnings
July and August saw some mild recovery for the stock market after a difficult first half of 2018. Clean energy income stocks continue to lag the broader market, but my Ten Clean Energy Stocks model portfolio has managed to maintain its lead over its broad market benchmark. Through August 31st, the model portfolio is up 7.5%, compared […]
Weighing The Week Ahead: Inflation Watch
There is a big economic calendar competing with mid-term election campaign stories. The increase in hourly wages in the employment report offset some market enthusiasm about continuing job market strength. With inflation concerns on a hair trigger, expect special focus on this week’s PPI and CPI. The Beige Book and JOLTS report will also get […]
