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US equity markets hit the skids Friday, as threats of a new trade war between the two world economic super-powers (China and the USA), exploded.
Read more →US equity markets pulled back from record highs, while the US Dollar continues to bank big gains, across the board. The EUR plunged to 1.1550, while the GBP crashed under 1.3300. The rally in the Dollar was a safety play, rather than any shift, based on fundamentals.
Read more →US equity markets rebounded strongly overnight, despite the US Government shutdown, as did the US Dollar. The EUR crashed back to 1.1600, while the GBP slumped to 1.3370.
Read more →Markets are beginning to show signs of negativity, despite many equity markets trading just below record highs. The US Government shutdown rolls into the second week, while the French Government has resigned and remains in limbo, awaiting ‘Napolean’s’ latest rendition of his version of democracy.
Read more →Political turmoil appears to be spreading across the Western world and markets are getting nervous. The newly appointed French PM, Lecornu, has suddenly resigned after less than a month.
Read more →US Non-Farm Payrolls was not released, as scheduled for Friday, as the realities of the Government shut-down become more apparent. The lack of Government statistics has resulted in a sideways movement of markets, with the US Dollar easing.
Read more →The US Government shut-down rolls on, with markets unable to decide, whether it is good or bad. US equity markets operate around record highs, while bond yields are drifting lower, allowing the US Dollar to flat line.
Read more →The US Government shutdown dominated markets overnight. The Democrats and Republicans could not reach an agreement over the budget, and the Government was forced to shut-down. This is highly dramatic amongst the media and in Washington, but was brushed off by markets, with equities and bonds steady.
Read more →US equity markets drifted, as the US markets fear a ‘Government Shutdown’, over the US budget impasse. Congress cannot agree on the budget, as the Senate refuses to buckle, to President Trump’s wishes. The Congressional leaders will meet again to discuss possible solutions and compromise.
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