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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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Great Graphic: Three Fed Cycles And Stocks And Bonds
The terms of the debate have shifted. The issue now is when does the Fed hike rates next year. And further, how will the US stock and bond market respond.
Greenback Remains Firm To Start Key Week
The US dollar is firm, though largely confined to the pre-weekend range. The Australian dollar is a significant exception. The sharp downside momentum seen over the past several sessions has been further encouraged by disappointing Chinese data.
What You Need To Know About Next Week's 3 Key Events
The week ahead is full of key events. Three in particular that can shape the larger investment climate: the FOMC meeting, the launch of the ECB's Targeted Long-Term Repo Operation (TLTRO), and the referendum on Scottish Independence.
Great Graphic: Australian Dollar And Iron Ore Prices
The Australian dollar is the worst performing currency this week. It has lost about 3.5% against the greenback. This is its worst week in a little more than a year.
Dollar Steady, Awaiting Key Events Next Week
First, the dollar made its eleventh consecutive new high against the yen. Negative yen pressure remains intact, but it does not appear to be true carry-trade driven in part because of the second development.
Six Talking Points
Many are arguing that the dollar's rally reflects a shift in expectations of Fed policy. There seems to be little evidence for this.
Currencies Consolidate; Scottish Jitters Past Peak?
The US dollar is mostly softer, but a consolidative tone continues. The news stream is light. Participants are still trying to navigate this week while looking at next week's critical events..
Great Graphic: Euro Historic And Implied Volatility
This Great Graphic was created on Bloomberg. It shows the jump in the three-month implied volatility (white line). It bottomed in mid-July near 4.75%.
Four Take Aways From The Composition Of The EU Commission
The posts for the new EU Commission under Juncker have been announced. Over the last several years, its role and institutional capacity increased since the onset of the crisis.
Less Of A Dollar Story, More About Sterling, Yen And Aussie
We have identified two forces lifting the US dollar: positive developments in the US and negative developments elsewhere. Last week's ECB meeting and next week's FOMC meeting, however, are not the driving forces presently.
Great Graphic: Implied And Historic Sterling Volatility
Sterling has fallen nearly six cents since the September 1, or about 3.2%. The reason is clear, and it is most certainly not simply about good news from the US.
Great Graphic: Thinking About The Cost Of College
The beginning of the new school year heightens the anxiety over the rising cost of higher education. The cost of a college education is increasingly beyond the means of average American family.
Dollar Positive Consolidati
It is fairly straightforward. There are two drivers of the dollar's strength. First are the supportive developments in the US. This is the growing confidence that the Fed's employment and price mandates are being approached, without unduly jeopardizing a third mandate of financial stability.
Emerging Markets Preview For The Week Ahead
Between all the excitement of last week’s central bank meetings and US data, many EM currencies have reverted back to high beta status towards majors. This should be a relatively quiet week.
Sterling Getting Pounded
Sterling has been pounded by the YouGov poll that showed that those favoring Scottish independence have gained a slim majority for the first time.
The Week Ahead: Calm Before The Storm
Mario Draghi has once again demonstrated a boldness that surprised the market.
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