Futures Trading Education
The reality facing Europe hit fast once we got past the Greek elections, with markets fading the initial optimism relatively quickly. Equity markets were mixed, Commodities were generally lower and Gold higher. Bond yields were also mixed but yields in Spain and Italy...
Futures Trading Education
A positive opening this morning as Greece elects those who want to stay in the Euro. The optimism may stay but might find it hard to extend. Greece’s New Democrats won 27.1% which allows them to form a coalition in the coming days. Its amazing that the world...
Futures Trading Education
Markets are more optimistic today as speculation rises that central banks will take steps to stimulate the global economy. In addition, as investors await the outcome of the Greek Elections this weekend, Equity markets have rallied. This rally was also helped by the...
Futures Trading Education
The USD fell relative to most major currencies overnight, in thin trading, as the market goes on hold ahead of the Greek elections on Sunday. Retail Sales were weaker than expected and this did not help the USD. The Equity markets initially shrugged off the weak...
Futures Trading Education
Another volatile trading day as rumours and conjecture on the Eurozone spurred volatility. However with firm direction, Equities and Commodity prices were higher along with stronger Bond Yields, with German 10 year rising by 20 basis points. Meanwhile, wider Bond...
Futures Trading Education
After an initial rally in equities yesterday, investors moved into sell mode resulting in US and European markets closing heavier. Sobering details of Spain’s bank bailout emerged, in particular, that the Troika of the ECB, EU and IMF would be sending officials...
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