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Against a shifting macro backdrop, markets are responding to easing geopolitical tensions following a US-Iran peace deal, with oil prices falling sharply and Asian equities rallying. Within China, however, a stark divergence persists: Hong Kong’s “old tech” sector has lagged, whi ...  Show more

Global markets have been driven this week by a US–Iran deal, a more hawkish Fed under Kevin Warsh, and a Bank of Japan rate hike to multi-decade highs. Markets are now pricing in further US policy tightening, with record Treasury futures volumes signalling strong expectations for ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailDisappointing US jobs report fuels hopes for Congressional stimulus deal. Stocks hit new highs, dollar stabilizes, big week ahead for markets. Sterling suffers amid reports of insufficient Brexit progress. Why has the dollar been ravaged lately? Short answer is in ...  Show more

The CPI print just came out, and prices are hot. This week's roundup explores the implications of high inflation, what it means for company earnings and what to expect next.Has the Fed lost control? Is this the fault of current or prior regimes? Where are rates headed? Is QE comi ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailUS dollar gains as traders brace for hawkish Fed. Yen tumbles despite BoJ’s historic decision. Loonie slides on cooler than expected Canadian inflation. Wall Street gains ahead of Fed, oil extends advance.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and c ...  Show more

Yesterday the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75% in another hawkish pivot in their on-going quest to tame inflation. They also said they intend to raise interest rates a further 1.75% across their remaining four meetings in 2022

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