Market Overview

China's official manufacturing PMI for February, published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), improved to 49.9 (Consensus 49.7, our estimate 50.0), up from 49.8 in January. This is the first...

European markets are trading higher this morning as traders are willing to continue the momentum of making the record highs. It appears that the focus has somewhat shifted from all the obstacles which...

For decades, financial professionals have made a living by selling retirement plans to clients. These professionals claim that if you use their services that they will assess your risk tolerance,...

The Australian dollar is trading lower today as expectations mount that the RBA will cut interest rates again tomorrow for a 2nd consecutive time bringing the cash rate to a historical low of 2%.At...

Asian equities open the week higher after the surprised rate cut by China's central bank over the weekend. Nonetheless, impact on the currency markets was muted. The People's Bank of China lowered the...

China cuts rates again The People’s Bank of China surprised the markets and cut the benchmark one-year lending rate by 25 bps to 5.35% on Saturday night, as well as the one-year benchmark...

The first business day of March roars like a lion in terms of data releases. Keeping on top of all the fresh numbers will be a challenge today. The data deluge includes several key Eurozone updates:...

Last week I wrote an article for the Illinois Policy Institute on the hugely unfunded and deteriorating nature of numerous Illinois' pension systems. I will post the article on Monday. My article was...

As Australia's mining boom turns to bust, Towns are Dying the Death of a Thousand Cuts as Miners Leave in Droves.Locals say the main street of Dalby resembles a ghost town these days – a sad...

Stocks rallied during Janet Yellen’s testimony on February 24. Yet two of the three major indices gave up some of their gains the next day. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV (NYSE:CBI)) kept...

The Hoot Actionable ideas for the busy trader delivered daily right up front Monday higher only if ES remains above its pivot, else lower. ES pivot 2104.83. Holding above is bullish. Next week bias...

OvernightUS stocks posted gains of 5% or more in February, despite closing modestly lower on the last trading day of the month on Friday amid lacklustre data and oil gains. US Stocks performed much...

Live from the Asia-Pacific! As we kick of the last month of the first quarter, the beginning of the end.A positive, insightful, profitable and growth-filled week to you all. The epic piece in last...

China's central bank followed up with a second rate cut this year. While many believe this is a step in the right direction, the move alone will do little to reduce high real rates and tight effective...