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 27, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
While Draghi’s was announcing the late arrival of QE to bring the Eurozone back from the brink of its deflationary trajectory, Christine Lagarde was in Davos preparing her speech notes for the World Economic Forum warning that this is the year ‘to strive for economic...
by Judith Waker | Jan 23, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Following last week’s stunning events, the focus was on the ECB and the awaited launch of QE. More drama has ensued with Mr.Draghi’s announcement that went beyond expectation and beyond the numbers leaked to the press yesterday. Mr. Draghi did not disappoint this...
by Judith Waker | Jan 20, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
They say extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. The past week has shown us what 2015 may hold for traders, particularly pointing to the inherent risk the small group of retail traders takes on a daily basis and just how a black swan event can take even...
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...
