Madhouse

Stand ready to receive and be able to do so.

Fundamentally Precious

The Technical outlook for Gold is either bullish or bearish depending on your view. But from a Fundamental perspective, the outlook is extraordinary.

Commodities Snapshot

A background overview of the major commodity markets.

Zombie Economics

As the Motor City declares bankruptcy, US equities motor to new highs.

Fed Road Trip to Septaper Keeps on Rolling

Ben Bernanke behind the wheel, US Treasury in the passenger seat, Conglomerates in the back, Regulators in the boot and the People in tow - Welcome to the New Normal.

Ignore the Rumours, Buy the Facts

Yesterday's comments by Ben Bernanke highlights the influence wielded by central bank commentary, but also exposes just how hollow the Fed's policies are becoming.

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past are Condemned to Repeat it

Greece is hiring Goldman Sachs to sell-off two of its banks. Expect Greece to be underpaid and Goldman to profit as the Troika further erodes Greek national interests.

Quantitative Hardening

After unleashing the speculators in mid-June, the Fed carnival returns to the trading arena to set the record straight.

The Calm After the Central Bank Storm

The ECB and Bank of England have both announced trailblazing, 'forward guiding' monetary policy. Where we're being guided to, still remains a mystery however.

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Get a J-O-B to avoid QE

The Fed’s meddling has made global markets dysfunctional and set the scene for the U.S. economy to become a victim of its own success this Friday. We expect the markets to be long on volatility and short on common sense.

Can Today's Pivotal RBA Decision Rescue the Aussie?

RBA likely to stay on hold with thoughts on external factors rather than domestic.

EU Finance Ministers Cooking Up a Storm

This week's ECOFIN meeting has confirmed fears that Cyprus-style 'bail-ins' will be the new normal when dealing with future bank restructures.

Market hangover lingers after tide-changing Fed statement

Financial markets have started the week in a subdued mood as investors struggle to imagine a 'QE-less' world.

Shocked and awed markets still reeling after FOMC meeting

Fed policy shift not impressing the liquidity-addicted capital markets as volatility and risk-aversion rise across the board.

The Fed has pencilled in a shift of QE policy - but can the markets bear it?

With the world watching, the FOMC did its best to say very little despite talking extensively.

All Eyes on the Fed, All Ears on Policymakers

Going into this week, market participants are in agreement that the elephant in the room is the Fed.

Gold and Silver Outlook

Metal markets to remain under short-term pressure as the global economic outlook and central bank policies remain uncertain.

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Гендерный разрыв: мужские прямые и женские кривые

Мужчины и женщины часто спорят о том, какой пол лучше.

Don't be a Lemming

Thousands of people try their hand at FX trading for the first time each year in the UK, and despite all the heeded warnings most fall into the same old pitfalls that can so easily be avoided. Here are some do’s and don’ts that may not make you money, but will most probably help you save some!