Stocks continue rising and ignoring depressing news. The Federal Reserve is the primary driver. We explain what the Fed is doing, why it is not QE and what’s next for stocks. You are welcome to listen, subscribe and provide feedback. A quick history for Fed action: The Federal Reserve is not only moving rates but […]

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MM #189 – Stocks rises are mostly Fed-fueled but this is not QE

After a hiatus, Lior Cohen and Yohay Elam return with a virtual tour around the world, kicking off in Germany and encompassing the globe. What’s next for Europe, the US, and the central bank policy? You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Germany in manufacturing recession: The old continent’s largest […]

MM #188 – Is Europe dragging the global economy down? A virtual tour of the world

Everybody is talking about the global slowdown. Central banks all over the world have responded, but also governments need to do something. Are they doing enough? You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. US:  The world’s No. 1 central bank made an abrupt U-turn by removing rate hikes off the […]

MM #187 – How bad is the global slowdown? Examining the three main economies

After a dark December, markets have become calm and optimistic about everything. IS this positive sentiment justified? We examine the three key topics: the Fed, Brexit, and China’s economy.  You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Fed: Markets have discounted a rate hike this year and even see a rate […]

MM #186 – Are markets too optimistic on the Fed, China, and Brexit?

The most powerful central bank is set to raise rates but there is a lot of uncertainty. Uncertainty also dominates trade talks and Trump’s reactions, as well as Brexit, where everything is up in the air. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Everything to know ahead of the Fed: […]

MM #185 – What to expect from the Fed, trade, and the Brexit saga

US stocks are falling from the highs and are officially in correction territory. But are the bears in full control? We analyze the reasons for the drop and argue about the next moves before providing an update on Brexit. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. What’s going on with […]

MM #184 – Are stocks free falling or is it a buying opportunity?

IS the Fed’s policy hawkish or dovish? We dive into the US economy and the central bank’s policy which impacts global markets and then move to oil prices. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Ahead of the Fed: The US economy is doing well, well, on most figures. But where […]

MM #183 – Too hot or too cold? The world is watching the Fed

Who said August was boring? We start with an update on Brexit where a deal doesn’t seem so likely and continue with escalating trade wars and what it means for financial markets. You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and pledge support on Patreon. Brexit blues: There is growing talk of a no deal Brexit. […]

MM #182 – Brexit summer blues, trade troubles

Everything forex, commodities and the big picture in the markets: Lior Cohen of Trading NRG and Yohay Elam of Forex Crunch provide useful information for traders and talk about current events in the markets

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