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Marc Chandler has been covering the global capital markets in one fashion or another for more than 25 years, working at economic consulting firms and global investment banks. Chandler attended North Central College for undergraduate work, where he majored in political science and the humanities. ...more

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Another UK Vote, But No Closure
The Brexit drama continues to play out, and the Withdrawal Bill that has been twice defeated is ironically not dead yet.
Still Waiting For Brexit Climax
The Brexit drama continues to command attention. A vote on leaving without an agreement will be held today, and if that fails, there will be a vote tomorrow on an extension.
Wave Of Optimism Sweeps Through The Capital Markets
Over the weekend, Fed chief Powell indicated he was watching the January retail sales data for signs that the consumer bounced back. And they did.
Greenback Starts New Week Decidedly Mixed, With Brexit Anxiety Weighing On Sterling
Fiscal policy is in focus today, as the Trump Administration's first draft of the 2020 budget will be released.
The Dollar, Stocks, And Bonds Are On The Move: What Do The Charts Say?
The dollar rose against nearly all the currencies last week. Among the majors, the chief exception was the Japanese yen, which seemed to benefit from the equity weakness and the drop in yields.
Brexit Comes To A Head, And While Europe And US Data Rebound, The Equity Rally Falters
Brexit comes to a head and the Withdrawal Bill will likely be defeated in the House of Commons on March 12. The margin of defeat may not match the first rejection, but it will be the death knell to the path that had been negotiated for 18 months.
Equities Slump On Growth Concerns Ahead Of US Jobs
The Shanghai Composite dropped 4.4%, the largest fall in six months, ending the eight-week rally with a 0.8% decline.
EMU Looks To ECB
The ECB meeting is today's highlight. A dovish signal is expected.
The Dollar Index Extends Gains Into The Sixth Consecutive Session
The capital markets are on edge. The week's big events lie ahead. The Bank of Canada meets today and the ECB tomorrow, followed by US (and Canada) employment data on Friday.
Thoughts About The ECB And Euro
Mario Draghi's term at the helm of the ECB is winding down. He will step down in October. It has not been an easy job.
Dollar Remains Firms As China Cuts Growth Target And Taxes, While EMU PMI Surprises On Upside
It is an eventful day, but the capital markets are taking it in stride. Equity markets are mixed.
March Monthly
The dollar rose against most of the major and volatile emerging markets currencies, like the South African rand, Turkish lira, and the Brazilian real in February.
Markets Shrug-Off Trump's Attempt To Talk The Dollar Down
Comments by US President Trump over the weekend, complaining about the dollar's strength weighed on the greenback initially in Asia, but it quickly recovered.
A Look At The Charts
The US dollar was mixed against the major currencies last week.The dollar-bloc currencies and the Japanese yen fell,while the other major currencies rose, led by sterling (1.1%) on ideas that the risk of a no-deal Brexit was diminished.
Dovish Hold By The ECB And Uptick In US Wages Will Underscore Divergence
The important events take place in the second half of the week ahead: the ECB meeting and the US employment report. A dovish hold by the ECB is the most likely outcome. US jobs growth is bound to slow from the heady 304k gain in January.
Could The Worst Be Behind China And Germany? Or, Hope Springs Eternal
News that MSCI plans to boost China's equity weighting in its indices and a better than expected Caixin manufacturing PMI, plus easing of India-Pakistan tensions, help bolster risk-taking appetite.
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