A tale of two central banks A key part of the central banker role is communication. Meetings take place infrequently, maybe 8 times a year, so in the gaps in-between, when trading days are long, markets lust for guidance in other forms. Policymakers are generally free between meetings to make speeches, give Q&As, do TV […]

As this election cycle enters the final stretch, the battle for the upper chamber will become increasingly prominent. No matter who resides in the White House come 2021, the success or failure of their term will largely rest on the Senate’s shoulders. Here, we will take each of the competitive races in turn, and seek […]

Nikkei 225 broke 40k overnight, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both closed at all-time highs on Friday.

Powell's dovish stance lifts stocks. Gundlach predicts Fed rate cuts. European stocks surge on earnings. BoE likely maintaining current rates. Apple's modest growth, China concerns.

The Israeli shekel saw a recovery on Monday after a recent bout of selling, with investors optimistic that the conflict between Iran and Israel will not escalate further.