Author : Marc Chandler

As the 24-hour session has progressed, the US dollar and equities have stabilized and turned higher.  Indeed as US traders prepare to return, stocks and the dollars are trading...

The fundamental issue confronting investors is about supply and demand.  In recent weeks, as energy prices and other industrial commodity prices fell, investors focused on supply.  The stimulative effect...

The US dollar is trading within yesterday's ranges against the major currencies. The Canadian dollar is the main exception. It is pushing lower still, with the greenback pushing a...

The markets have been more tumultuous than usual in recent days.  There were two important developments for investors, but many likely missed.First, yesterday the US reported the November budget...

1) Indonesia’s recently elected President Jokowi is facing his first major popular challenge2) Turkey raised the daily dollar auction amount from $20 mln to $40 mln3) There are signs...

Today we learn of the participation of the second opportunity to borrow funds from the ECB under the Targeted Long-Term Repo facility.  Recall that this year's access was limited...

The markets have been subject to large moves in recent days.  Some, including the dollar, were counter-trend moves.  Some, like oil, were accelerations of the existing trends.  There have...

Whatever order there was in the global capital markets has broken down.  They did not stabilize in Asia, but there is an attempt underway in Europe.  Asian shares were...

Many global investors limited to investment grade markets or developed markets, as defined by MSCI have no direct exposure to Greece.  Nevertheless, recent developments in Greece are worrisome to...

What can't go up forever apparently will not and today has seen a couple violent moves.  The dollar, which has risen by more than 10% against the yen since...