Author: Tina Reyes

Demand for risky assets appears to be back this morning following yesterday’s bullish comments regarding the economy by Fed Chairman Bernanke, positive comments from Warren Buffett regarding the economy and a renewal of...

The U.S. Dollar is called to open slightly better against most major currency markets this morning in a continuation of the move which began Sunday night.  At that time traders pinned the start of the rally on the potential...

The U.S. Dollar is expected to open higher across the board following a sharp rally overnight against all major currencies.  The rally in the Dollar started in Asia following a sell-off in the Japanese and Chinese stock...

The U.S. Dollar is expected to open higher against most majors this morning as demand for risk dropped overnight after European stock markets weakened.  Economic news released last night and early this morning also...

Equity markets are expected to open flat this morning following a strong rally yesterday.  Although gains were somewhat limited in the U.S. yesterday, strong gains were seen in Asia and Europe.  Most of the rally in...

Greater demand for higher yielding assets is punishing the U.S. Dollar this morning.  All major currencies are expected to open higher versus the Dollar. Renewed interest in higher risk assets is leading to speculative...

The U.S. Unemployment Rate rose more than expected to 9.7%, up from 9.4% in July.  The August Non-Farm Payrolls Reports showed a loss of 216,000 jobs versus the guess of 225,000.  July was revised to show an even...

The U.S. Dollar is called weaker this morning.  An equity market rally in China has helped boost demand for higher risk assets overnight.  Both technical and fundamental factors are helping to contribute to the...

The theme this morning in the currency markets is risk aversion as Chinese stocks fell nearly 7% overnight triggering a move into the safety of the U.S. Dollar.  Sentiment continues to build that the Chinese government will...

Traders are looking for a higher opening in U.S. equity markets this morning based on a follow-through rally overnight.  Yesterday, equity markets fell sharply lower but were quickly bought up when crude oil reversed its...