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Stock markets around the world have bounced back a bit overnight. U.S. index futures are trading up 0.3% the FTSE is up 0.4%, the Dax is up 0.6% and the Nikkei is up 1.5%. Crude oil is up 0.5%. This...

The big plunge in crude oil prices has continued overnight and into this morning. WTI is down 2.2% breaking under $50.00 while Brent is down 1.8% falling toward $52.00 after breaking $55.00.Through...

By Chaim Siegel of Elazar Advisors, LLCGold is at the mercy of the Federal Reserve’s decision and communications next week. If the Fed confirms the desire for too many rate hikes this year, gold...

Stock markets are steady again this morning with traders looking for the next catalyst to make a move. Although stocks look tired and some profit-taking may be starting, so far declines have been...

Stocks, commodities and currencies have been holding steady overnight‎. U.S. index futures are down 0.1% while the FTSE and DAX are flat.Currencies are holding steady against USD indicating Fed...

U.S. Stock markets continue to retreat from las‎t week's all-time highs with traders taking profits as the euphoria fades. U.S. indices are down 0.2% while the FTSE and Dax are down 0.4%.Part of...

Wednesday’s euphoric rally in U.S. markets that carried the Dow up above 21,000 and the Dax to 12,000 has paused for a rest amid a lighter news day. Even though the bulls are taking a break, the...

March is off to a strong start for stock markets around the world. US index futures are up 0.4% to 0.6% with the NASDAQ leading the charge. Overseas markets have been even stronger with the Nikkei and...

Since the release of the Monetary Policy Report (MPR) on January 18th, most global risks to the Canadian outlook remain intact: NAFTA negotiations are expected to begin in the coming months. The...

Markets around the world remain stuck in a holding pattern. Traders still appear to be acting like deer caught in the headlights. The oncoming truck is President Trump's speech to Congress at 9:00 pm...

Stock markets around the world are off to a mixed start this week. Asia Pacific started lower with the Nikkei falling 0.9%. The FTSE, DAX and US index futures are all pretty much flat. Crude oil is up...

Stock markets around the world, but particularly in the U.S. have staged major rallies in recent wee‎ks. Gains were driven by speculation that President Trump would bring in sweeping pro-business...

The main trading action overnight has been in energy markets where WTI and Brent crude oil plus heating oil have all rallied ‎1.4%. Natural gas is up 2.9% despite warm conditions in consuming...

As expected, the minutes from the FOMC January meeting revealed that the Fed is getting closer to hiking rates. The minutes were nevertheless perceived as being relatively hawkish given that the...