May 6, 2019 * Jobs Jamboree sends dollar higher on Friday… * Gold gains and bond boys aren’t buying the jobs report… Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! The rain finally stopped on Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday it was just beautiful outside… Good for me, because I need to be outside! Did … Continue reading “What’s The Fed Going To Do Now?”
May 2, 2019 * The Fed says the U.S. economy is “solid”… Really? * Chuck talks economics, and brings Hy Minsky into the conversation today! Good Day and a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! I had a nice evening as son, Andrew stopped by to return something to me, and asked if I wanted to … Continue reading “The Markets Didn’t Get What They Wanted From The Fed…”
May 1, 2019 * Euro and Sterling are only real movers yesterday… * Big Data Day with the FOMC announcement to finish it off… Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! And Welcome to May! it’s May Day! Where’s the Maypole? What was in the water yesterday that caused a few of my longtime … Continue reading “It’s FOMC Day… Is There A Wink & Nod Coming?”
April 30, 2019 * Currencies continue to inch higher VS the dollar… * Are the Big Boy new outlets seeing things Chuck’s way? Good Day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! What a night for me, as both St. Louis teams were playing on the road… The Cardinals in Washington, D.C. and the Blues in … Continue reading “Eurozone GDP Beats Expectations…”
April 29, 2019 * 1st QTR GDP is revised upward and Chuck takes exception to its print! * Currencies and metal Traders don’t buy the GDP report! Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! Man have I got a bone to pick with the Gov’t bean counters this morning… They actually put a damper … Continue reading “What’s The COMEX COT Report Telling Us?”
April 25, 2019 * No more Black Fridays here any longer? * Halleluiah! Gold finally found a bid yesterday! Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! I’ve been pretty tired lately throughout the day, needing a good long nap to get through the rest of the day… I know it’s the chemo wearing … Continue reading “Currencies Take Another Dive Downward On Wednesday…”
April 24, 2019 * The dollar gains VS almost all currencies and metals yesterday… * Russian ruble is lone wolf currency gaining VS the dollar yesterday… Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! From 13 runs one night to barely able to sneak across a run or two last night, was the roller coaster … Continue reading “SNB Talks Of Taking Their Negative Rates Further Into Negative Territory!”
April 23, 2019 * Easter Monday saw trading volume thin yesterday… * Existing home sales sees a HUGE drop in March… Good Day… and a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! Man! I completely forgot to mention that yesterday was Earth Day! I hope everyone did something good for the Earth! I recall when I was … Continue reading “The Currencies Are Stuck In The Mud Once Again!”
April 22, 2019 * That doesn’t stop the dollar bugs from buying dollars! * U.S. appears to be ready to drop Iranian Oil Waivers… Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! I trust everyone that celebrates Easter, had a grand day, it was probably one of the nicest days, weather-wise, for Easter that we’ve … Continue reading “Back-To-Back Quarters Of Negative Sales, Here In The U.S….”