Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Mar 29, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia up Europe opening higher but with caution Trump revoking pro-climate regulations …having fun of all those …exits….? Well, me too. Grexit, Italexit, Frexit, Germanexit, Brexit…and now: Scoxit – Scottish parliament said yes to second Scottish referendum UK Gov will not negotiate about it, thus the vote is just symbolic in nature Norther Ireland...

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Mar 28, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia up on signs of stabilization in US stocks and USD Europe opening higher Chinese HNA Group in talks to acquire Forbes Credit Suisse to make decision on capital increase soon BoE asked UK banks to take steps their lending activities stay unaffected in case of full Brexit Dow Chemical-DuPont merger (USD 130 bln) gets a green light from EU on...

Monday, 27 March 2017

Mar 27, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Europe opening lower Brexit – May visiting Scotland to offer more powers Ahead of Scottish parliament vote on second independence referendum tomorrow Wake up call for Trump trade after Obamacare repeal vote being pulled off (for the time being) Risk of other reforms being delayed unless Republicans deliver very quickly Trump to sign another batch of executive...

Friday, 24 March 2017

Mar 24, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap EU markets opening flat to higher US stocks no clear direction but highest valuation in 15 years Institutional investors overweighed in stocks despite seeing high valuations Risk of crowded trade from short side on the horizon if Fed keeps hiking and Trump doesn’t deliver EU stock and bond markets look completely mispriced To watch EZ economic data, FR...

Thursday, 23 March 2017

Mar 23, 2017 - Is Czech Central Bank ready to remove the EURCZK 27.000 floor?

Well, as mentioned in our Market Update yesterday link, something must be baking no doubt... There many traders asking the question how to trade the move but unfortunately, there is a huge two-way risk related to unpegging of EURCZK. As it is getting very crowded and nothing has been going on (spot wise) except for Czech National Bank regularly intervening there, the risk...

Mar 23, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia slightly up EU opening higher despite risk off sentiment still present in the markets and not a very great start of Chinese earnings season (Tescent disappointed) US session showed hesitation with rebound in equities As only techs experience a correction higher while financials, energy and materials ended the day on a lower note Banking lobbying...

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Mar 22, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Europe opening lower Asia down as markets doubt about the Trump’s ability to bring real pro-growth policies in life. In other words the after Trump victory reflation trade is loosing momentum. Nikkei testing the important psychological level 19 000. The US markets suffered heavy selloff that was also accelerated by negative comments from US administration...

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Mar 21, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia printing highs EU markets opening higher Macron the winner of French presidential debate but Hillary Clinton was too Weidmann (ECB) current policy is appropriate Evans (Fed) will make decision about next hike in June Will know more about financial and fiscal conditions and data A small reaction to his speech only UK to trigger Art 50 on Mar...

Monday, 20 March 2017

Mar 20, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia mixed after last week EU markets opening lower G20 take away: Free trade short of support Mnuchin to correct imbalances – but the simple message to US is: “Consume less, Save more” End of globalization trends? Or end of US on globalization map? Merkel and Abe showed strong support for free trade on Sunday (after G20) G20 outcome is...

Sunday, 19 March 2017

Mar 19, 2017 - (Chart of the Day) US 10 year T-Notes - Top down analysis

Hi, today we will look at the 10 year T-Notes charts: weekly, daily and intraday. Latest  buying wave ( yields sell-off ) after hike ( some called it "dovish" hike ) did not hurt bears in my opinion, simply mkt is looking for supply lvls ( for more details pls check 30 min chart below ) and I do expect lower levels to come. Join Us: FREE LIVE TRADING ROOM - click...

Friday, 17 March 2017

Mar 17, 2017 - Land Of Trading Forex Live Trading Room Edu Market Makers ...

Hi, This time we were covering ECB rate decision, main focus on EUR crosses, we were looking for some kind of market makers manipulation and... finaly some trades hit entry lvls.... next day on Friday after NFP :) Join Us and check how and what we are doing FREE LIVE TRADING ROOM - click here Please don't hesitate to contact Us should you have...

Mar 17, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia cautious before G20 FinMin and central bankers meeting (Fri/Sat) EU opening lower Foreign investors to be able to by Chinese mainland bonds in HK (important change going forward) G20 – not high expectation, protectionism, free trade and currencies the main themes US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin made “diplomatic comments” on USD and good international...

Thursday, 16 March 2017

Mar 16, 2017 - Trump to announce the budget...

Trump to annonce the budget at 1100 GMT today (Thu) Good luck Champs! Mr Hawk DISCLAIMER: This material was created for informational purposes only and represents the Land of Trading team’s view of the past and current economic and capital market environment. It is not an investment advice and should not be viewed that way at all, and the creators of this material cannot be held liable for any potential losses resulting from trading,...

Mar 16, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia took the inspiration from Wall Street on dovish sounded Fed EU opening higher on significant repricing of equities after Dutch elections and Fed The Dutch stayed smart and said no to nationalism, thus sending the wave of relief across Europe Fed still on the safe side Hiked 25 bps, still sees 3 hikes this year as economy is doing well On track...

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Mar 15, 2017 - Trump to announce a tax reform...

...rumors based on leaked info: Trump to announce a tax reform at 1300 GMT today Good luck Champs! Mr Hawk DISCLAIMER: This material was created for informational purposes only and represents the Land of Trading team’s view of the past and current economic and capital market environment. It is not an investment advice and should not be viewed that way at all,...

Mar 15, 2017 - FOMC hiking...and EURUSD towards 0.9500 ?

...a long awaited "D" day is here again: EURUSD – crucial for bulls to stay above 1.0505/15 level Still within the wider range 1.0500/1.0850 Tomorrow’s trading (after FOMC) to show further direction But wouldn’t be surprised if we stayed range bound again Base setup – a contrarian view: ECB can not be dovish going to G20 and on German higher rates hopes Should...

Mar 15, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Asia saw some profit taking ahead of FOMC EU stocks opening higher EU may officially authorize the start of Brexit talks on June 20 meeting China keeps building in disputed South China Sea Interesting to see extremely low level of volatility across many asset classes despite Trump and his policies May be something is already boiling and FOMC tonight will be...

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Mar 14, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap Europe opened lower Brexit bill approved without any amendments – victory for May Not to be invoked before Mar 27 FTSE pushed to retest the highs 14 mln Americans to lose medicare coverage is a bit bitter pill for Trump and his administration to swallow Merkel to meet Trump on Friday instead of today due to flight cancellation (NY area bad weather conditions) Intel...