Market Overview

Stocks finished the day lower following the hotter CPI report. The S&P 500 was all over the place, though, trading with big swings. These swings seem to be a sign to me of a market that is...

In the face of higher yields, a higher dollar, gold has been rallying since early March and really since October 2023 after the trough. Although there have been periods of consolidation, the move over...

US inflation came in at 0.4% MoM for the third consecutive month, more than double the rate we need to consistently hit to bring inflation down to 2% YoY. Expectations for a June Federal Reserve...

Interest rate cut expectations have receded everywhere following the US inflation data, but there are subtle dovish incremental shifts within the BoC’s commentary that suggest should inflation...

Here are my thoughts on the European Central Bank's meeting: What to watch What is priced in Whether EURO will hit fresh 2-month lows vs. USD

We’ve got it! We have the breakout in the USD/JPY pair, and gold – in a completely unsurprising way – declined.And that IS a game-changer, even if many people fail to view it as...

Inflation persisted in March as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% month-over-month and 3.5% year-over-year, surpassing expectations.On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the...

The armed conflict between the coalition, headed by the U.S. and the Yemeni Houthis, is widely known. It has led to enormous volatility in financial markets, but will it have a long-term impact?The...

US Dollar and stocks are in the green today ahead of the key US CPI reportAll eyes will be on equites if CPI surprises on the upsideRBNZ remains hawkish; BoC could show a dovish tiltDollar and stocks...

Today's CPI Report May Break Gold's Bullish Trend.The price of gold (XAU) soared towards a new peak of 2,365 on Tuesday, driven by its increased appeal as a safe-haven asset amid concerns over rising...

Stocks had a back-and-forth day ahead of today’s CPI report, which could take on some extra weight regarding the outlook for rate cuts.Expectations are for the CPI to rise by 0.3% m/m, down from...

In the most recent report from FINRA, margin debt levels have surged as bullish investors leverage their bets in the equity market. The increase in leverage is not surprising, as it represents...

Strong Safe-Haven Demand Pushes Gold HigherOn Monday, the gold (XAU) price continued to establish new record highs for the second consecutive trading session, as geopolitical tensions and...