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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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China Opens Iron Ore Futures To Foreign Investors
At the end of last week, China made it easier for foreign investors to trade the Dalian iron ore futures contract.
Greenback Starts Week On Firm Note
The US dollar recovered from a softer tone in early Asia and is higher against nearly all the major and emerging market currencies as North American market prepare to start the new week.
Emerging Markets Preview: The Week Of May 6
EM FX came under intense selling pressures last week. US rates are likely to remain the key driver for EM FX, and so PPI and CPI data will be closely watched this week. We believe EM FX will remain under pressure.
Geopolitics Becomes More Salient As Monetary Policy Plays For Time
Say what you will, US President Trump is vigorously projecting what he believes are American interests. There is virtually no sign of the isolationism that many observers had anticipated.
Dollar Momentum Slows
The market is showing euro and sterling bulls little mercy. It seems that only the briefest and shallowest upticks are seen before new lows are seen while the dollar move has accelerated.
Emerging Markets: What Changed - Friday, May 4
Bank Indonesia is taking measures to stabilize the local bond market. The bank said it will buy bonds in the secondary market if fresh selling pressures emerge.
Look Past Disappointing Jobs Data, Luke
The US jobs report was broadly disappointing. However, the Federal Reserve will look through it and investors should too. A June hike is still by far the most likely scenario.
US Jobs - Not The Driver It Once Was
The US dollar fell last month in response to the disappointing non-farm payroll report. However, in general, the jobs report is not the market mover that it was in the past.
Respite To Dollar Short Squeeze
The euro bounced after being drilled to support in the $1.1930 area post-FOMC yesterday. Sterling is also enjoying relief from its recent slide.
FOMC Sticks To Script, Dollar Pushed Lower
The US dollar has fallen in the aftermath of the unsurprising FOMC statement. The dollar was sold toward session lows against most of the major currencies.
Build It And They Will Come; Sell It And It Will Be Bought
The US is undertaking a great experiment. What happens when a large serving of fiscal stimulus is provided to an economy that as already growing above trend, with nearly full employment and price pressures near target?
Confident Fed Key To New Found Respect For The Dollar
There is a brief respite in the powerful short squeeze that has fueled the dollar's dramatic recovery. The greenback which was nearly friendless a month ago now has many suitors.
Fed's Hawkish Hold
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates tomorrow, but its statement should leave little doubt of the trajectory of rates over the next six months.The market has fully discounted two more hikes this year and pricing in a third hike.
Little Help On May Day
Most of the world's financial centers are closed for May Day, but the lack of participation has not prevented the extension of the US dollar's recovery. Plus more on the Euro, manufacturing PMI, the FTSE 100, Japan markets, NAFTA and more.
Speculative Positioning In The Currency Futures
Sentiment has swung back in favor of the dollar.
Merger Monday
Equities are finishing the month on a firm note. Bonds are steady to slightly heavier, and the dollar is firm, though mostly in the ranges seen before the weekend.
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