There is the “backstop”, a form of assurance that the Republic of Ireland seeks in that the border with Northern Ireland (part of the UK) is kept completely open for the free passage of trade, people, and services. Dublin insists on this, even if there is a hard or “No-Deal” Brexit. It is not too difficult to see why the Irish feel this way as the UK accounts for 16% of Irish exports and 39% of their imports. Any fetter to the freedom ...
The unemployment rate and average hourly earnings are the key metrics to watch. It is likely that the underemployment rate could fall to 7.1% and this could push the dollar index higher triggering a sell-off for emerging markets. In simple words, at 185K the expectations for the U.S. NFP number are sky high. Speculators are even hoping for a number above 200K. But, the two most important numbers that traders will be looking at are the average ...
The Fed’s rate hike was no surprise, considering that futures prices had pegged odds at 100%. What might have surprised some was removal of “accommodative” language from the Fed’s statement. However, the strong economy arguably makes that support unnecessary. more...
Ripple is the underdog and it is driving the whole cryptomarket higher. The race is on for being the second biggest coin by market cap, which company will win the race? more...
All five major equity averages are above what’s called a “golden cross,” which occurred when the 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, indicating that higher prices lie ahead. Traders buy weakness to a value level that is below the current market price. Traders reduce holdings on strength to a risky level that is above the market price. A pivot is a “magnet,” which was once a value level or a risky ...
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