Anxiety and Surprising U.S Data for Day Traders to Consider Global central banks stayed in their anticipated lanes last week as the Fed and ECB raised their key lending rates. The BoJ has admitted it is allowing its yield curve to increase, meaning the Japan government is cutting back on…
Underrated QBs and Opportunities in Fantasy Football Draft Here is an intro list of some potential undervalued players going into the fantasy football draft. Most drafts are still a month and half away, but folks now trying to get up to speed for the coming season may want to start…
Federal Reserve Bank Decision and FOMC Statement Wednesday Monday, 24th July 2023, E.U Flash Manufacturing and Services PMI – a slew of Purchasing Managers Index readings will come from European Union nations including Germany and France. Projected outcomes are expected to show slight improvement in the Services readings and mixed…
Profits: Business Ethics in an Age of Subjective Expediency This article was originally written in the summer of 2006, Jeremy Blatch suggests current business governance remains shadowed by the same concerns. Most of us in business today, be we entrepreneurs, professionals or key employees, recognize that our customers, clients and…
China and U.S Data Early and Important as Central Banks Fret Monday, 17th July 2023, China GDP and Industrial Production – the economic numbers coming from China have shown steady signs of a downturn. Gross Domestic Product figures however are expected to increase this month, but some analysts may question…
Week Ahead: Inflation will be the Crucial Word for Investors Last week finished with another reminder that inflation cannot be easily scoffed at by investors who continue to believe higher prices will eventually slowdown. Average Hourly Earnings last Friday came in above the expectation and this was enough to rattle…
Interest Rates, Fireworks, OPEC, Fed Minutes, and Jobs Data Global day traders will certainly be able to work early this week, but they should note the 4th of July holiday in the U.S will deliver rather light volumes Monday and Tuesday. Markets in the U.S will be open on the…
Risk Events and Questioning the Hyperbole of ‘Bad Actors’ The week in a way has already started for financial institutions and traders because of the developing news from Russia. Due to yesterday’s events surrounding the ‘noise’ caused by the Wagner Group’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, let there be no doubt that…
Returning to the Roots of Commerce and Positive Contribution This article was originally written in September of 2009 when the U.S national debt was 3 trillion , as of June 2023 it is above 32 trillion USD. Mr. Jeremy Blatch suggests current economic conditions warrant further reflection. As the bloodletting…
Week Ahead: Summer Begins with Questions Lurking for Traders Monday, the 19th of June, China Foreign Direct Investment – data from China has been lackluster and last week’s announcement of a stimulus program from the government underscores economic concerns regarding growth. Monday, the 19th of June, U.S banking holiday -…
Week Ahead: Inflation Followed by the U.S Federal Reserve Monday, 12th of June, U.S Federal Budget Balance – hold down the laughter and snickers please as you wonder why you should care, this as the report shows monthly income versus spending from the month before. Yes, the U.S ‘Debt Ceiling’…
Determination and Success: Integrity of the Catcher’s Mitt In the Long Run’ mused Maynard Keynes ‘we are all dead’ or as someone else once said, ‘Don’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands, throw something back’. The author of that line is unknown but we can assume…
