Author : Marc Chandler

EM assets are starting the week mixed, as markets await fresh signals for trading. Between the various central bank meetings in developed markets (BOE, ECB, RBA, and BOC) and...

The US dollar is firmer to start the week against most of the major currencies.  The Eurozone reported less deflation than expected, and Germany and Italy reported better manufacturing...

March is said to come in like a lion and leave like a lamb.  It does indeed appear to be coming in like a lion for investors.  There are...

The US dollar traded higher against most of the major currencies over the past week.  No thanks to Yellen's testimony before Congress.  Market participants took away from her a...

Numerous companies have reported that developments in the currency markets, especially the dollar's appreciation, has been an important headwind on their earnings.  The logic is compelling.  US S&P 500...

Over the last week, Hungary (+2.1%), Mexico (+1.9%), and Malaysia (+1.9%) have outperformed in the EM equity space as measured by MSCI, while Russia (-2.1%), Colombia (-1.9%), and Turkey...

The dollar is consolidating gains scored yesterday, giving it a somewhat heavier tone.  Equity markets are trading mixed, consolidating this week's gains.  Bond markets are also mostly quiet.  ...

US prices are falling.  The 0.7% decline in US consumer prices was the largest monthly drop since December 2008.  Consumer prices in January fell 0.1% from a year ago....

Sterling and the dollar-bloc currencies firm, but the euro and yen remain confined to well-worn ranges. The US dollar is vulnerable to poor economic news in the form of...

It seems everyone has reservations about the Greek proposals.  However, the European Commission, the Euro group of finance ministers and the heads of state, including Merkel, seem somewhat more...