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A Busy Week Begins Quietly
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Monday, September 30, 2019 8:29 AM EDT
As the quarter ends, the capital markets are mixed. Equities in Asia Pacific were heavier, except in Hong Kong and Australia, while shares were mixed, leaving the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 little changed through the European morning.
$50 Billion Hole Appears In New York Financial Markets – Fed Is “Looking Into It”
Article By:
Paul Hodges
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Sunday, September 29, 2019 11:53 AM EDT
Valuations are tumbling in the 'bubble stocks' like WeWork and Netflix, created by the Fed's easy money policies. And, more importantly, risks are rising in critical global financial markets - as the repo market’s problems confirm
When Experts Agree Trade Tensions Are Slowing Global Growth, You Better Pay Attention
Article By:
Arthur Donner
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Sunday, September 29, 2019 9:49 AM EDT
The US-China trade dispute and its negative transmission via weaker global manufacturing and capital investment are an important catalyst behind increased investor uncertainty and slower international growth.
Markets Limp Into The Weekend With The Euro Languishing At New Lows And Sterling Under Pressure
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Friday, September 27, 2019 7:41 AM EDT
Equities remain under pressures. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index lower today, though Chinese and Australian shares were firmer. It is the second consecutive week the benchmark has fallen.
Key Events In EMEA And Latam Next Week - Thursday, Sept. 26
Article By:
ING Economics
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Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:48 PM EDT
It's a data-packed week - and not the most cheery one.
US Dollar Index Speculators Raised Bullish Bets To Highest Level Since April 2017
Article By:
Zachary Storella
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Large currency speculators sharply increased their net bullish positions in the US Dollar Index futures markets again this week while New Zealand dollar traders pushed bets to a record bearish level.
Look For Yuan Weakness And Yen Strength To Begin The Week
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:47 AM EDT
The Japanese yen and Canadian dollar were the only major currencies to gain against the US dollar last week. They are also the only major currencies to appreciate against the dollar so far this year
Mexico: Recession Worries Deepen
Article By:
ING Economics
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Friday, September 20, 2019 11:24 AM EDT
Even though the deceleration in economic activity is a global phenomenon, the sharp deceleration seen in Mexico since 4Q18 stands out.
In this article: EWW
Mexico’s Second Largest Silver Mine Shuts Down, Reopens & Shuts Down Again
Article By:
Steve St. Angelo
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:34 AM EDT
In the past five months, Mexico’s second-largest silver mine was shut down, reopened and the recently shut down once again.
Brazil: Monetary Easing On Track
Article By:
ING Economics
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Monday, September 16, 2019 11:00 AM EDT
Low inflation, subdued activity and continued fiscal consolidation progress bode well for another 50bp policy rate cut this week.
In this article: EWZ
Jump In Yields Didn't Derail Equity Rally While Sterling Rallies On Misplaced Brexit Optimism
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, September 15, 2019 11:12 AM EDT
The most striking thing about last week's price action was the surge in US yields. The 10-year yield jumped about 34 basis points, the most in three years and returned to levels not seen since August 2 (1.90%).