by Judith Waker | Feb 3, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Here is the line up for 2015: Yellen, Draghi, Carney, Tsipras, Putin, Merkel, just these alone (and there are many more) in a melting pot that is becoming increasingly volatile provides the trader with enough uncertainty to expect the unexpected. The Central banks...
by Judith Waker | Jan 29, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
The market spent three days waiting and anticipating the FOMC statement Wednesday evening. It did bring a somewhat unexpected view of the strength of US economic growth and their tone was certainly more hawkish than of late. Combined with the Greek effect and...
by Judith Waker | Jan 15, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Three notable events by Wednesday and this morning a black swan from the Swiss National Bank.The major currencies once again had been under the microscope, the Euro and the USD the market awaiting the outcome of the ECB meeting on 22nd and constantly seeking evidence...
by Judith Waker | Dec 15, 2014 | Analysis, Blog
When Black Gold turns into a Black Swan In one week a suspicion of changing sentiment with eyes fixed on falling oil prices as the cause, turned into a black swan event that caused a major rout in global equities. By tuesday morning it was clear that a shift in...
by Judith Waker | Dec 1, 2014 | Analysis, Blog
Black Gold Yes, it was all about oil as we knew at the beginning of the week. The Opec meeting in Vienna sparked speculation, saw analysts evenly split on their predictions, Russian interference, Saudi hints and then finally the meeting. And the result? A huge...
