Guide to today’s important data and events
Mar 18, 2015 07:36 am UTC| Insights & Views
Today event risks are extremely high across board. Focus is on BOE and FOMC. Data released so far - China - House price index fell by -5.7% in February. This is the sixth consecutive decline. Upcoming - Euro zone...
Mar 17, 2015 16:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views
FOMC to announce its policy meeting tomorrow at 6:00 GMT, followed by press conference at 6:30 GMT. While market awaits the decision, FED has tons to deal and debate with. Low inflation - Inflation has remained low...
US oil producers to cut spending not production
Mar 17, 2015 15:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views
US oil companies stocks have been hammered by 50% price drop in the commodity but undercurrent show that most companies would be able to pass through this storm. US to become a dominant player in the oil market should...
Commodities snapshot (precious & industrial)
Mar 17, 2015 15:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Metals continue to face headwinds despite weaker dollar today. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Gold - Gold is waiting for tomorrows FOMC for further direction. Gold bulls have yet not given up on the...
Mar 17, 2015 15:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Energy performance is mixed in todays trading. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table - Oil (WTI) - WTI selloffs continued as expected after key support level got broken. WTI has reached initial target of $42.5/...
Mar 17, 2015 14:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Equities are shedding of gains over profit booking. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - SP 500 - US benchmark is losing ground today after yesterdays big rally. Building permits increased to 1.092...
Mar 17, 2015 14:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Last Monday European Central Bank (ECB) has started off its bond purchase program to buy securities worth 60 billion per month and continue it at least till September 2016. ECB so far has only bought 9 billion...
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