Focus on the Euro (EUR/USD)

The Euro has seen volatile trade over the last week. The market had recovered from the 1.2600 handle lows made in late August to push up to the 1.2900 handle after last week’s US Employment Situation report. However this week the (more…)

Focus on Oil

Over the last five days we have seen Oil markets volatility increase as we approach the monthly roll however despite this no significant gains/losses have been registered. Given the question mark surrounding the health of the (more…)

Focus on the Non-Farm Payrolls and Equities, Bonds and USD

Today may be a crucial NFP number with regards to the upcoming FOMC meeting on Tuesday. Fears of a slowdown of growth in the US have resulted in the USD selling off broadly against most major pairs, including low yielders such as the Yen, and a (more…)

Focus on COMEX Copper futures (Sep’10)

The last 3 weeks has seen COMEX Copper market trend higher. The drive higher has been largely lead by the return of risk appetite in the markets and (more…)

Focus on the Euro (EUR/USD)

The last week has seen the Euro drive higher. The market is currently lying just shy of the major 1.3100 resistance level. The (more…)

Focus on the Euro (EUR/USD)

The last two week has seen the Euro gradually consolidate above the 1.2150 handle. The market has remained fairly resilient relative to the equity markets, which have (more…)

Focus on COMEX Copper futures

The last 2 weeks have seen the COMEX Copper market recover from its 2010 lows. This has been in spite of the recent volatility in risk trades across the board and the (more…)

Overview

Last week world equity markets had their second strong week on the trot recovering more of the losses of the last 2 months. The catalyst for this has been (more…)

Focus on the Euro (EUR/USD)

The last 2 weeks has seen the Euro gradually recover from its multi-year lows around the 1.1900 handle back to 1.2400. This has been (more…)

Focus on Oil

WTI Oil futures have been under considerable pressure over the last five days dropping as low as $71.11 in yesterday’s trade. The negative sentiment is being driven by the (more…)