Bond futures were slightly higher this morning, after suffering three consecutive days of setbacks.
Economic Optimism Causes Headwinds For Bonds
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Consumer Optimism Reigns, But Earnings Doubts
Public confidence in the US economy is at its highest level in more than 7 ? years.
Russia Ends Rocket System Ban, Propels Oil
Crude Oil futures were higher in early trading this morning, boosted by an Oil-for-goods swap agreement reportedly signed between Russia and Iran.
Unexpectedly Hawkish FOMC Minutes Weigh on Gold
Gold futures fell after the release of the FOMC minutes, which showed committee members split on the timetable for interest rate increases.
Currency Traders Focus On Tomorrow?s FOMC Minutes
The US Dollar Index continues to trade in a sideways pattern on the daily chart.
Eurozone QE Helps Relieve Deflationary Pressure
European indicators have been positive of late, which offer some support to the pan European currency.
Stagnation
Crude Oil prices are have been hanging around north of the $40 mark, bolstered by a weaker Dollar.
Can A Dovish Policy Statement Help The Euro?
The Federal Reserve delaying interest rates will likely be looked upon as favorable for the Euro from a rate standpoint.
Rig Shutdown Cannot Stop US Oil Production
US production of Crude Oil continues to climb, despite rigs being shut down at a feverish pace in recent months.
More Rocky Times Ahead For Loonie?
The Federal Reserve raising interest rates aggressively could have a double negative impact on the Canadian Dollar. Obviously, a stronger Dollar will naturally sink the Loonie.
Gold Choppy Ahead Of Non-Farm Payrolls
Gold futures have been trading in a choppy, sideways manner this week, as traders await the release of non-farm payroll data.
Sunshine Before The Storm?
The Swiss economy grew twice as quickly as traders expected in the fourth quarter last year. Will this be enough to stop the Swiss Franc’s recent slide?