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US Close: Stocks rally on peak hopes, UAE OPEC drama sends prices on a rollercoaster ride, Gold shines, Crypto struggles on Silvergate woes
US stocks rallied after another impressive ISM services index suggests that part of the economy remains healthy and as Treasuries rally after the Fed’s monetary policy report said “high inflation is not becoming entrenched.” Wall Street has had a lot of Fed speak to digest over the past week, but it seems clear that traders believe we are very close to the peak despite all these signs of a resilient economy.
by Edward Moya
Stocks slide after labor market data reignites bond market selloff, Jobless claims don't want to rise, Oil choppy but higher on China, Gold struggles, Bitcoin anchored
US stocks are under pressure after another round of economic data suggest central bank tightening by both the Fed and ECB might have to be more aggressive.  The bond market selloff returned after EU core price inflation hit fresh record highs and US jobless claims edged lower and as labor costs surged.  The 10-year Treasury yield is surging, up 6.7bps to 4.058%, while the 30-year rose above 4.00% for the first time since November.  The 2-year Treasury yield is 4.4 bps higher to 4.923% and seems
by Edward Moya
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 436)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the market reaction after the Fed's preferred inflation index accelerated, incoming BOJ Governor Ueda's testimony, cryptos, Coinbase earnings and the week ahead.
by Edward Moya
Week Ahead - Inflation issues sinking in
Disinflation trends are struggling and now Wall Street will look to see if improving manufacturing and service activity will further fuel pricing pressures. On Monday, durable goods data for January is expected to show higher borrowing costs are hurting manufacturers.
by Craig Erlam
US Open: The Fed’s Inflation Problem, Rate hikes now priced in for next 3 meetings, Hawkish Fed speak, Oil and Gold crushed as dollar soars on rising rate hike bets, Crypto weakens
US stocks are selling off after the Fed’s preferred inflation reading comes in scorching hot, prompting bets that they will hike rates over the next three meetings. Some traders are also worried that they may need to take rates well above 6.00%. This morning is not just about PCE inflation, but also the consumer.
by Edward Moya
US Open: Bullard’s projections suggest Fed’s work is almost done, China-Russia ties, RBNZ hikes, Oil remains heavy, Gold edges higher, Bitcoin softens ahead of Fed Minutes
US stock turned positive after Fed’s Bullard stated that markets might be over-pricing US recession risk.  Bullard said his projections for rates are to reach 5.375%, which implies 75 bps more in rate increases.  Bullard is one of the more hawkish members, so if he thinks we only have a little ways to go here, the peak in rates might be properly priced in.  The disagreement between the Fed and markets on how high rates to go might be over and that could provide a tentative boost for stocks.
by Edward Moya
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 435)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the Walmart and Home Depot earnings, President Putin's State of the Nation address, and cryptos.
by Edward Moya
US Open: A busy Tuesday, Putin vows to continue War, Weak outlooks from retailers, Walmart, Home Depot, Oil struggles, Gold lower ahead of Fed, Bitcoin resilience
US stocks are declining after retail earnings suggest margin worries are here and it will only get worse as the Fed is likely to deliver more tightening into early summer. Treasury yields are surging here as a tight labor market will force the Fed to do more tightening.  Retailer earnings are suggesting it is going to be a tough year ahead and that should keep the pressure on stocks.  Geopolitics Russia’s Vladimir Putin’s State of the Union speech suspended participation in a key nuclear arms p
by Edward Moya
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 433)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the return of the bond bears following a wave of hawkish Fed speak, oil's weekly loss, crypto markets, and the week ahead.
by Edward Moya
Week Ahead - Economic data dominates
The latest round of economic data (retail sales, CPI, PPI, jobless claims) are all signaling more Fed rate hikes are coming.  Wall Street will pay close attention to the flash PMIs, which could show manufacturing and service sector activity is stabilizing, existing home sales, jobless claims, and personal income & spending data.
by Craig Erlam
US Open: Stocks edge higher, Standard hawkish speak from Fed’s Bowman, Oil drops on demand risks, Gold vulnerable, Crypto lower
US stocks are rising as traders digest more balloon incidents and ahead of a key inflation that might tilt the Fed rate hiking scale.  The initial move to start the week is higher, but traders might struggle to remain excessively bullish before tomorrow’s inflation data.  Pricing pressures are expected to rise last month and we should not be surprised if the Valentine's day inflation report is very hot as used car prices and energy costs clearly rebounded last month. Risky assets could struggle
by Edward Moya
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 430)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the University of Michigan Sentiment Report/inflation expectations, Japan PM Kishida's expected pick to head the BOJ, crypto weakness, and the week ahead.
by Edward Moya
Week Ahead - A valentine's day treat
The Valentine’s Day inflation report is the main event of this week.  Disinflation trends will get tested here and we could potentially have a major turning point with Wall Street’s expectations on how high the Fed will have to take interest rates. The January inflation report is expected to show headline CPI from a month ago rose 0.5%, up from the -0.1% reading in the prior month.  Inflation from a year ago is expected to improve from 6.5% to 6.2%.
by Craig Erlam
Market Insights Podcast (Episode 429)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed the State of the Union address, Fed Chair Powell's interview with David Rubenstein, and cryptos.
by Edward Moya
US Close: Stocks lower on earnings and geopolitical risks, Dollar strength, Oil rises on demand hopes, Gold crushed, Bitcoin steadies
US stocks are declining on poor earnings and mounting geopolitical risks that will likely make it harder for disinflation trends to remain strong. Earnings season may also get the name layoff season as more companies announce their job reduction measures.  Today, Dell confirmed they will lose about 6,650 jobs. Much of Wall Street is getting nervous over US-China tensions.  A few months ago, China was not investable.
by Edward Moya
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