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Share Prices End Week with a Thump
November 9, 2018
Equities today lost 2.6% in Hong Kong, 2.0% in Australia, 1.7% in India, 1.4% in China, 1.2% in Taiwan, 1.3% in New Zealand, and 1.1% in Japan. Share prices in key European markets are down 1.3% in Italy, 1.0% in Spain and Britain, 0.9% in France, and 0.6% in Switzerland and Germany. Oil has fallen […] More
More Volatile Global Markets as Concern Mounts about Turkey
August 10, 2018
Turkey commands the spotlight of global financial markets this Friday. Talks broke down between the U.S. and Turkey over the latter’s continuing detention of an American evangelical pastor, which has prompted economic sanctions by the United States on an economy already gripped with upward spiraling inflation and a central bank interest rate near 18%. The […] More
Little Market Reaction to Trump’s Decision to Call Off Summit with Kim
May 25, 2018
Markets have taken President Trump’s decision not to meet Jung Un Kim in Singapore on June 12 surprisingly calmly. North Korean official did not escalate the disagreement, indicating instead a continuing interest for Trump and Kim to meet. The biggest market developments the Friday have been A 1.8% drop in WTI crude oil to $69.46 […] More
Dollar and Stocks Lower amid Some Softer European Data
February 22, 2018
The dollar dropped overnight by 0.5% against the yen, 0.3% relative to the peso and 0.1% vis-a-vis the Swiss franc, kiwi and Aussie dollar. The dollar firmed 0.2% relative to sterling and 0.1% versus the euro and is unchanged against the loonie. China reopened following the extended Lunar New Year holiday celebration. The yuan rose […] More
Mr. Trump Goes to Davos
January 26, 2018
While at the World Economic Forum, President Trump in interview said some unexpected things, like he seeks a stronger, not weaker dollar, and expects the currency to strengthen eventually. Rarer yet, he seemed to apologize for tweets that may have ruffled U.S. relations with Great Britain. And finally, trade is fine, so long as it’s […] More
Sterling Rebounds and Streak Ends of Higher Daily Closes in Japan’s Stock Market
October 25, 2017
Sterling rose 0.9% overnight, buoyed by stronger-than-forecast third-quarter GDP growth. Xi Jinping introduced the new Chinese Politboro, all with similar ages to himself, and in so doing failed to signal an apparent successor in 2022. He is now China’s most powerful leader since Mao. Japan’s Nikkei closed down 0.5%. That was the first daily loss […] More
Marking Time Ahead of the Jackson Hole Central Banking Symposium
August 24, 2017
The annual retreat of world central bankers in Northwest Wyoming kicks off this evening and runs through Saturday. This year’s conference topic is “Fostering a Dynamic Global Economy.” Fed Chair Yellen delivers a speech on financial stability at 14:00 GMT Friday. ECB President Draghi’s scheduled speech five hours later is attracting even more interest. Meantime, […] More
Flood of Data on Final Business Day of April
April 28, 2017
The dollar is mixed, with declines of 0.6% against the euro, 0.3% relative to the peso and Swiss franc and 0.2% vis-a-vis sterling but gains of 0.3% versus the yen, 0.2% against the kiwi and 0.1% relative to the loonie. The Aussie dollar and Chinese yuan are unchanged. Stocks are generally lower. The German bund […] More
Dollar Bounces Higher
January 26, 2017
The dollar recovered 0.8% overnight against the yen and and is up 0.4% relative to the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand dollars. The greenback rose 0.2% versus the euro but slipped 0.2% against the Swissie. The yuan is unchanged, and the Mexican peso rebounded 0.3% as President Nieto said his country will not pay for […] More
Sovereign Debt Yields Lower on Last Business Day Before Christmas
December 23, 2016
Ten-year sovereign debt yields retreated four basis points in Germany and Italy, three bps in U.K., France and Canada and two bps in the United States. Japan’s market is shut to commemorate the Emperor’s birthday. The dollar slipped 0.2% overnight against the euro and yen but climbed against commodity-sensitive currencies and sterling. The greenback is […] More
