Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Global Stocks Drop Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision; Dollar Rises As Sterling Tumbles
European stocks declined for first session in five ahead of Wednesday’s Dutch elections, debt ceiling expiration and the conclusion of the Fed’s 2-day meeting where it is expected to raise rates by 25 bps. Tightening concerns emerged, also dragging down Asian shares and S&P futures, while the dollar continued its rise for a second day. […]
GBP/USD: Trading The UK Claimant Count Change – March 14
The UK Claimant Count Change measures the change in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits. It provides a snapshot of the UK employment situation and could affect the direction of GDP/USD. Here are the details and 5 possible outcomes for GBP/USD Published on Wednesday at 9:30 GMT. Indicator Background UK Claimant Count Change is closely monitored, as the indicator […]
EUR/USD: A Pin Bar Formation Has Recently Appeared
Previous: Trading on the euro on Monday closed down. The EUR/USD rate fell from a maximum of 1.0714 to 1.0651 (-63 pips). The economic calendar was empty and the euro underwent a correction across the market after Friday’s rally. Market expectations: On Tuesday, the FOMC’s two-day meeting begins. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will announce […]
Could This Be The Biggest Biotech Breakthrough Of The Decade? (SPONSORED POST)
TM editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence. A little-known, visionary biotech company is gearing up to release a potentially ground-breaking medical device that could help prevent strokes. It could help save six million lives a year—or a life every 4 […]
The Murky Waters Of Inferring Recession Risk From Bank Lending
The year-over-year growth in commercial and industrial lending peaked several years ago and is now decelerating at a steady pace. That could be a warning sign for the economy, but it could just as easily turn out to be noise. Although bank credit is a critical factor economic modeling generally, as a practical matter this […]
WTI Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecast – Tuesday, March 14
WTI Crude Oil The WTI Crude Oil market fell slightly during the day on Monday but turned around to form a bit of a hammer. That is a bullish sign and if we can break above the top of the candle, it’s likely that we will bounce from here. However, I believe that the $50 […]
Crude Oil Selloff May Resume On OPEC Report, API Data
Crude oil prices are taking a respite from last week’s blistering selloff. The lull may be short-lived however as a fresh batch of supply indicators cross the wires. The OPEC monthly report will show production estimates for February and help gauge if its coordinated supply cuts still some bite. API weekly inventory flow figures will help show if swing supply […]
Are High Net Tangible Assets Better Than Goodwill On A Balance Sheet?
There are two important sub-metrics for investors to understand on a balance sheet: net tangible assets and goodwill. Both of these figures make up part of a company’s total assets. The question here is twofold. Does it matter much if a high number of assets on a balance sheet come from net tangible assets vs. goodwill? […]
Brexit Takes Fresh Toll On Sterling, While Dollar Firms More Broadly
UK Prime Minister May got the parliamentary approval the courts ruled was necessary to formally trigger Article 50. It is not clear what UK she will lead outthe EU. Scotland is beginning the legal proceedings to hold another referendum on independence. There is some talk that Northern Ireland, which voted to remain, might be allowed to rejoin the […]
Top 3 Large-Cap Growth Mutual Funds To Buy
Large-cap growth mutual funds provide excellent opportunities to investors who choose long-term capital appreciation over dividend payouts and are also interested in steady returns. Funds having significant exposure to growth securities are believed to provide higher returns. This is because growth stocks are high quality stocks with the potential for revenue and earnings growth at […]
