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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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Resiliency Demonstrated
After much chin wagging and finger pointing after the Italian elections and the modest decline in Italian assets, they have bounced back today.
Is The Canadian Dollar A Buy Soon Against The Mexican Peso?
The Canadian dollar trended lower against the peso as it corrected from the sharp sell-off induced in great measure to the candidate Trump's rhetoric against Mexico.
Italian Election Weighs On Italian Assets, But Little Systemic Risk Seen
The Italian election results look a bit more euro-skeptic, but the not far from what the polls showed. Italian assets have been sold, after holding their own or outperforming in the run-up.
Emerging Markets: Previewing The Week Ahead
EM FX ended Friday on a mixed note, capping off a largely softer week. US stocks clawed back early losses and ended the week on a firmer note but we think further market turbulence is likely.
Thumbnail Sketch Four Central Bank Meetings And US Jobs Data
Conventional wisdom holds that protectionism is not good for the dollar or the stock market, but most of the evidence seems to be selectively picked. Although the US tariffs and threat of a trade war riled investors, equities were already falling.
Dollar's Technical Outlook Turns Decisively Mixed
BOJ Governor Kuroda could use next week's press conference to better clarify the meaning of his recent comments that spurred speculation of the end of the extraordinary monetary policies before the 2% inflation target is reached.
Markets Unanchored?
The announcement of the US intention to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum on national security grounds has sent ripples through the capital markets. Yet there is certainly more going on here than that.
Brexit Weakens Rate Hike Support For Sterling
The Bank of England meets next week, but interpolating from the OIS market suggests about a one-in-seven chance of a hike then, up from about a one-in-25 at the start of the month.
It Takes Powell To Convince The Market That Yellen Was Right
Many market participants think they heard Fed Chair Powell give a fairly strong signal that he favored a more aggressive course.
Another Reason For The Low VIX
Since the Great Financial Crisis, and the unprecedented expansion of the balance sheet of many central banks, many investors think that officials are responsible for various distortions that they detect in the capital markets
Where Is The Anxiety Ahead European Political Risk On March 4?
Among the biggest political risk of the year is at hand. The results of the SPD vote on whether to join another grand coalition and the national election of Italy are due Sunday. The market is unusually calm about it.
Markets Tread Water; Powell Is Awaited
The capital markets seem unusually subdued. The US dollar is mostly slightly firmer, except against the euro and Swiss franc among the majors.
Great Graphic: Has Position Adjustment Begun In Treasury Futures?
Over the past two weeks, the gross long position has increased by nearly 70k contracts and by more than 120k contracts since early January.
Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Is A Desperate Gimmick
Venezuela has issued the world’s first sovereign cryptocurrency. I think this is just a gimmick that cashes in on the current crypto craze, aims to circumvent existing sanctions, and avoids addressing the nation’s deep structural problems.
Four Key Numbers In The Week Ahead
The economic schedule is fairly light, and market psychology appears fragile after the dramatic activity in equities and what appears to be shifting macro-relationships. We identify four "numbers" that can illuminate the week ahead.
New Window Of Opportunity For Dollar Correction
Rising US yields and equities have traditionally been yen negative. With recent gains taking the yen to its best level against the dollar since late 2016 and up 6% to lead major currencies this year, the old relationships appear to have broken down.
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