Russian Investment Opportunity Underpinned By Strong Dividend-Paying Stocks

Russian Investment Opportunity Underpinned By Strong Dividend-Paying Stocks

The revival of the Russian investment opportunity underpinned by strong dividend-paying stocks opines Renaissance Capital Below are some highlights from Renaissance Capital russia] The Russian market has outpaced the MSCI Emerging Market index over the past three months, having jumped approximately a tenth in dollar terms. Many have interpreted the recent reappearance of Russian IPOs […]
GBP/USD Weekly Analysis – Sunday, November 12

GBP/USD Weekly Analysis – Sunday, November 12

GBP/USD moved sideways in a narrow range between 1.3027 and 1.3337. The price action in the range is likely consolidation of the downtrend from 1.3657 and a further decline is still possible after the consolidation. There is a bullish support trend line on the daily chart. A clear break below the trend line will confirm […]
Junk Bond ETFs Have Rough Two Weeks: Deals Pulled, Outflows Rise

Junk Bond ETFs Have Rough Two Weeks: Deals Pulled, Outflows Rise

Volatility has returned, at least in the junk bond market. JNK, the Barclays High Yield Bond ETF, and HYG, the iShares High Yield Bond ETF, both had the steepest decline in three months. Is this another buy the dip opportunity, or is risk avoidance about to take hold? Cracks Widen Reuters reports U.S.Junk Bond Sector Ends […]
Again We Find Gold Again Boxed-In Again

Again We Find Gold Again Boxed-In Again

In wrapping up last week’s missive we simply wrote: “As to what we see for Gold in the new week: not much.” What did we get? Not much. Not that a net change for the week of 0% is nothing, given Gold’s having to endure a micro-crash yesterday (Friday) before settling out the week at 1276. ‘Twas the […]
Weekly Economic & Political Timeline – Sunday, Nov. 12

Weekly Economic & Political Timeline – Sunday, Nov. 12

This week will see a heavier news agenda, with the key items coming as U.S. economic data releases. There is no Central Bank input scheduled, although the heads of several major Central Banks will be making public comments. The market will probably be most active on Wednesday and Thursday. It is a public holiday in […]
Oil, Commodities And A Royal Flush

Oil, Commodities And A Royal Flush

Excluding the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), US equities markets tapped (not hit) the brakes this week, ending a two-month positive weekly run for the Dow Industrials. The small caps (IWM) sold off the most -1.36% while. Nasdaq continued to defy gravity ending the week up +.27%. Most telling was that the modern family continues to be under the […]
EUR/USD Weekly Analysis – Sunday, November 12

EUR/USD Weekly Analysis – Sunday, November 12

EUR/USD stays below a descending trend line on the daily chart and remains in the downtrend from 1.2092. As long as the price is below the trend line, the bounce from 1.1554 could be treated as consolidation of the downtrend, and further decline towards the resistance-turned-support trend line on the weekly chart is still possible. On the […]
Top Analysts Are Betting On These AI Growth Stocks

Top Analysts Are Betting On These AI Growth Stocks

Facebook and Micron are among the favorite ways to play the boom in artificial intelligence, according to top technology analysts. The analysts were identified by looking at the average return of their recommendations and their success rate in those calls, as tracked by TipRanks, a Wall Street analyst database. Here are five favorite AI stocks recommended by […]
Weekly Trading Forecast: Volatility Ahead On Key Data, US Tax Cut

Weekly Trading Forecast: Volatility Ahead On Key Data, US Tax Cut

Financial markets look set for another volatile week as top-tier economic data flow amplifies price swings driven by speculation about US fiscal policy. US Dollar Forecast: Yellen, Key Data May Boost Politics-Driven Volatility Politically inspired US Dollar volatility may be compounded by a high-profile speech from Fed Chair Janet Yellen as well as the release of CPI […]
Weighing The Week Ahead: The Millennial Effect On The Housing Market

Weighing The Week Ahead: The Millennial Effect On The Housing Market

The economic calendar includes many reports, but few of the most important. I expect the housing market to attract attention. There are several relevant releases on tap, and the sector is especially important. Some will take up a special slant, asking: Will Millennial buyers extend the housing market rebound? Last Week Recap In the last edition […]