ONE-TWENTY TWO: Trading Financial Markets
Exploring the poetry in financial markets for students of money and economy since the year 2000.
Traders remain very confident in the strength of the Japanese yen (FXY). Net longs stayed at “maximum bullishness” even ahead of last week’s monetary policy meeting by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). Source: Oanda’s CFTC’s Commitments of Traders That boldness paid off as the BoJ failed to deliver more easing, and the yen soared. USD/JPY … Read more
Last week, the Australian dollar (FXA) was slammed by poor inflation data. Market expectations for a rate cut strengthened significantly as well. This week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) took heed and cut its cash rate from 2.0% to 1.75%. In its statement on the monetary policy decision, the RBA explained that its decision … Read more
At the current pace of trading The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) will not likely recover its losses from the “Clinton Bash” before the November elections. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) failed to build on its momentum from last month’s breakout from consolidation. IBB is now clinging to support at its 50-day moving average … Read more
{edited June 17, 2016 to add more commentary and clarity} Warren Buffett, CEO of the legendary Berkshire Hathaway, rightfully sits among the most respected and highly regarded business leaders in American history. When Buffett talks, his words matter: his opinions can shape minds and drive business practices. Buffett’s influence and potential for tremendous good turn … Read more
AT&T (T) has apparently lost patience with customers who forgo TV packages to stream content with internet-only service. The company’s newest pricing model greatly increases costs for these “cord-cutters.” On April 29, 2016, I received an email from AT&T (T) announcing a dramatic change to the company’s internet service. No longer will AT&T tolerate unlimited … Read more