Flat markets – FT

Posted on May 15, 2016 by macromon

The S&P 500 is flat for the year, and the yield curve is flattening. John Authers tries to explain why.

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US Sector ETF Performance – May 6

Posted on May 8, 2016 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – May 6

Posted on May 8, 2016 by macromon

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Expectations of Fed rate rise drop – FT

Posted on May 8, 2016 by macromon

US payroll numbers suggested that the unemployment rate tick up slightly from 4.9 to 5.0 per cent, while payrolls gained only 160,000 in April, the lowest in seven months. John Authers explains the implications on a possible Fed rate rise.

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US Sector ETF Performance – April 29

Posted on May 1, 2016 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – April 29

Posted on May 1, 2016 by macromon

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Technology turbulence – FT

Posted on May 1, 2016 by macromon

Big players from the technology sector have reported a wide range of results. Lex’s Robert Armstrong and Giles Wilkes discuss the changing fortunes of tech’s top operators

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US Sector ETF Performance – April 22

Posted on April 24, 2016 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – April 22

Posted on April 24, 2016 by macromon

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Looser policy but a stronger euro – FT

Posted on April 19, 2016 by macromon

The European Central Bank has sent bond yields tumbling through its attempts to stimulate the eurozone economy. Dan McCrum explains why, compared with the US, policy is not as loose as it may seem, and how the euro could strengthen further.

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