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AMT Commodities Corner: Can Blue Wave Change Momentum of Black Gold?

November 4, 2026

by Robert Petrucci with No Comment Behavioral Sentiment Commodities Equities Exclusive Content Featured Highlights Federal Reserve, Interest Rates Forex India Major Global Equity Indices Risk Management Robert Petrucci Speculators Uncategorized World

President Trump's Reaction to Election Defeat Matters for WTI Crude Oil

A blue Democratic Party wave has hit the U.S in the past day and early this morning as votes are still being counted and clearly show a definitive victory for the Democrats. The manner in which President Trump reacts to the election defeat will influence the price of WTI Crude Oil greatly, because his handling of the Iranian situation will now be confronted by new political obstacles. The current price of WTI Crude Oil cash is near $97.00 as of this writing.

In the past few days WTI Crude has come off of fearful highs which challenged values above $106.00 last Friday on the 30th of October. In early trading this morning the price of WTI Crude Oil cash has lowered slightly, but has begun to show slight signs of consolidation again. Some speculators may be eyeing a renewed testing ground around the $96.00 ratio with some lower momentum being seen. However, before speculators rush into a wave of additional selling they should note that WTI Crude Oil remains within a cautiously priced realm as large players clearly remain worried about potential impacts if the Iranian situation worsens.

WTI Crude Oil Price and OECD Commercial Inventories via Viridian Commodity Intelligence on the 4th November 2026

And here is where things will get tricky in the near-term for retail traders as they try to weigh their perceptions and anticipate the reaction of the bigger forces in the energy market that will move values. The outcome of the U.S mid-term elections last night may cause some large players in WTI Crude Oil to feel more optimistic about a possibly quicker conclusion to the Iranian war which has been staunchly in the headlines since late February.

However, key factors remain unanswered regarding consequences, and short-term notions must be compared to mid-term timetables. What will President Trump’s immediate reaction rhetorically be regarding ‘his’ election defeat and what he now views as viable as he presses forth against Iran? How will energy demand and inventories be influenced in the coming weeks? For instance the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) commercial inventories reporting via Viridian Commodities Intelligence shows supply remains low among member nations. Meaning that a perceived escalation to come in Iran could create more headwinds and sustain negative outlooks. Suggesting fears which still exist about the Iranian situation may be priced into WTI Crude Oil because supply for the OECD nations remains vulnerable.

WTI Crude Oil One Month Chart as of 4th November 2026

Prices today and tomorrow should be watched carefully. A psychological test for large players in WTI Crude Oil will be factored by President Trump’s reactions to the strong Republican loss of power in the U.S House of Representatives and Senate. President Trump is still the Commander in Chief of the U.S military and his loss of Congressional backing may not stop him from escalating military conflict with Iran near-term.

Will President Trump sound more pragmatic and put his ego to the side and offer the Democrats an olive branch? Or will the President use the time between now and the 3rd of January – when the new Congress will be sworn in constitutionally to take advantage of his lame-duck window which will start to be felt in an increasingly harsh manner. Note that the 3rd of January 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the official swearing in date for Congress may be changed by a few days depending on what agreements are made.

President Trump is on the clock and in essence the Iranian war is too. The price of WTI Crude Oil which has been a swift speculative playground since February of this year is set for more dynamic price action. Short and near-term traders who want to ride the momentum of larger players in WTI Crude Oil should expect plenty of velocity the remainder of this week.

Elections and Nervous Global Markets

November 3, 2026

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U.S Mid-Term Elections, Anxious Investors, Risks and Potential Collisions

U.S mid-term elections will be held today. Wall Street has turned in anxious results recently and USD centric price action remains relatively strong. South Africa holds municipal elections tomorrow on the 4th of November with implications for the USD/ZAR.

The VIX index (Volatility S&P 500 Options) results have nudged upwards incrementally in recent trading. Still far below the March and early April highs, the index nevertheless has shown increased nervousness among investors.

U.S Dollar Index One Year Chart as of 3rd of November 2026

Prevailing sentiment regarding the U.S elections appears to indicate the Congress may become divided per its leadership. A potential Democratic party win of the House of Representatives and a slim majority held by the Republican in the U.S Senate would not be a surprising outcome. A divided Congress could set the table for a rise in angry rhetorical political stances from the U.S and a confrontational White House led by President Trump.

No matter the outcome presenting itself tomorrow, Wall Street should be watched for reactions. Global investors will continue to be also largely swayed by Middle East storylines and supply of energy and its effect on inflation. The U.S Federal Reserve remains in the thoughts of all investors regarding its interest rate policy. A general lack of clarity still persists, along with worries about over-inflated equity values shadowing companies with exposure to AI and the costs of infrastructure via analysts narrative.

In South Africa, municipal elections will be held on Wednesday. The outcome of the Johannesburg mayoral race should be watched by investors who have interest in the nation. Since the national elections held on the 29th of May 2024, which produced a government coalition led by the ANC sharing some power with the Democratic Alliance and other parties – the South African Rand has performed better – gaining strength against the USD.

If tomorrow’s Johannesburg voting results produce an optimistic result showing that political power is still shifting towards more transparency and shared power this could inject another dose of positive force into the ZAR. However, until the municipal voting results our known sometime on Thursday, the USD/ZAR should be treated cautiously by day traders. And speculators should note South African banks will be largely shuttered on Wednesday limiting USD/ZAR volume.

Other important features for traders coming up will be the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Summary on Thursday and expected hike of 0.25 basis points to the Official Bank Rate. The GBP/USD is near 1.34100 as of this writing.

On Friday the U.S will release its Non-Farm Employment Change numbers, but this data may not have a gigantic effect on sentiment taking into consideration that today’s Congressional Elections will amplify existing sentiment the remainder of this week depending on the outcomes.

India Insider: RBI Considers Higher Interest Rates as Rupee’s Direction Remains Vulnerable

October 26, 2026

by Ben Ezra with No Comment Behavioral Sentiment Ben Ezra Economy Exclusive Content Featured Highlights Forex India Investing Risk Management Speculators Uncategorized World

Structural Financial Solutions Needed to Create INR Resilience

The Indian Rupee has appreciated in the last week, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and capital outflows from stocks and bonds. The Rupee has gained from 97.00 in early October to a close around 95.20 levels this past Friday.

The Rupee’s strength also came on the foreign interest delivered from the $3.2 billion USD valued Jio Platforms Ltd. initial public offering. Still, analysts say that any appreciation should be expected to be short lived. The RBI has not used interest rates to manage the Rupee, instead it attracted inflows from Non-Resident Indians (albeit leveraged flows) to manage its balance of payments.

USD/INR One Year Chart as of 26th October 2026

This is despite the fact that Asian and African central banks have used interest rates to manage their currencies. The Philippines has raised rates by 50 bps this past week, and Uganda’s Central Bank hiked by 225 basis points, from 9.75 to 12%, surpassing their 50 basis point jump in 2024 and the 100bp rise in 2022.

The fact is current account deficit countries need foreign capital to finance deficits via international balance of payments, and rising oil prices and volatile capital flows have exacerbated the problem. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has rolled out measures to curb Dollar demand, including a special window to supply foreign currency to State run oil refiners.

The spot Forex market is where currencies are bought and sold at prevailing exchange rates. The Indian Oil Corp., Bharat Petroleum Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Ltd. buy large amounts of USD through banks in the foreign exchange market to pay for Crude Oil imports. Large Dollar purchases can increase demand for USD and put pressure on the Rupee, particularly when Crude Oil prices are high and import payments rise. But with elevated oil prices and foreign outflows persisting, traders are betting the RBI will need to rely more on rate hikes, which tend to push bond prices down and yield higher.

Global central banks are using interest rates as ammunition to fight against USD centric strength as the rising value of the USD via a perceived hawkish Federal Reserve, along with mounting geopolitical tensions like the escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemeni Houthis cause angst. Brent Crude Oil is now near $110.00 per barrel. This is an alarming consequence for India and other nations that rely upon oil imports. Requirements for India’s Crude Oil supply is around a 88 to 90% dependency.

India’s import bill rose by 47% in September compared to last year, rising from $10.5 billion to 15.4, obviously straining & draining foreign exchange reserves. Yes, spot level prices are inflicting less pain, but USD demand is real.

Angry Meta Traders has written in the past about the challenges of using FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits, which the Reserve Bank of India has attracted around $135 billion. However, the RBI is being confronted by a mounting and increasingly costly need to defend the Rupee. Deploying tens of billions of dollars and resorting to extraordinary market interventions to protect a currency (the INR) is a costly endeavor.

India’s central bank is reportedly tightening scrutiny of large overseas investments by domestic companies as it seeks to contain capital outflows amid pressure on the Rupee. Many analysts point out that a bad outlook exists as the nation struggles to attract capital, and the risk sentiment remains elevated. As Chris Kay wrote in the Financial Times recently, “ the central bank since June has already used about $90bn of what it raised from India’s diaspora to prop up the Rupee, including through sales to the spot market and currency swaps to absorb surplus liquidity.”

The interest rate hike debate comes as the inflation backdrop is worsening. Consumer price growth accelerated to an almost two year high in September, nearing the top of the RBI’s 2 to 6% tolerance band. A weak monsoon threatens to keep food prices elevated, while the Rupee’s decline could further stoke inflation by making imports more expensive.

India’s 10 Year Bond yields have risen by 26 basis points from 7.21 to 7.47%. Investors are concerned about higher and tightening rates by the Reserve Bank of India, in which the repo rate stands at 5.5% as stubborn inflation and falling real wages also spark concerns.

In the Emerging Markets bond investment space, some financial institutions are picking perceived winners in places like Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Pakistan and Peru. They consider Indonesia, India, Philippines, Turkey, Mexico as losers due to the prevailing global macro sentiment.

What is the RBI is Going to do Short-Term?

Will India attempt a jumbo hike like other nations? This could reduce capital outflows and supposedly reduce depreciation of the Rupee. Or will it try to restrict Indian capital going abroad which would likely choke off growth? Economists from major investment banks argue that India’s primary problem is not weak exports but capital flows.

Per their viewpoints, a drop in Net Foreign Direct Investment has left the Indian Rupee more dependent on volatile portfolio flows as global markets have turned fragile and geopolitical tensions remain legitimate and people and companies seek safety. Ultimately, for pressures on the Rupee to ease, India requires changes in underlying fundamental flows financially which exert tangible structural solutions that are not short-term fixes.

USD/BRL: Anticipating Brazilian Election Results and a Liberal Party Victory

October 23, 2026

by Robert Petrucci with No Comment Assets Behavioral Sentiment Business Central Banks Economy Equities Exclusive Content Featured Highlights Financial Institutions Forex Investing Risk Management Robert Petrucci Speculators Uncategorized World

Flavio Bolsonaro Appears Set to Become the Next President of Brazil

Brazil will conduct the second round of its elections this coming Sunday on the 25^th of October. Flavio Bolsonaro is predicted to win the election handily. No second place presidential candidate has ever comeback after the initial vote and beaten the first place finisher in the 2^nd round of the direct elections which was implemented in 1989.

Financial institutions appear to favor a Liberal Party victory over Lula da Silva’s Workers’ Party. If Flavio Bolsonaro wins the vote as expected on Sunday he will have strong coalition powers in the National Congress as a whole, including the upper house Federal Senate with conservative members that is expected to include 45 to 50 approval votes depending on the issue out of 81 collective seats. The USD/BRL closed yesterday’s trading near the 5.0525 vicinity.

USD/BRL One Year Chart as of 23 October 2026

Brazilian Real’s Performance Has Been Solid Since December 2024

The USD/BRL is traversing lower ratios that were challenged momentarily in early August, late July and saw sustained lower action in May of this year with depths touching the 4.9000 area briefly. The Central Bank of Brazil has leadership via Lula da Silva’s choice of Gabriel Galipolo as the Governor who will serve until the 31st of December 2028.

Financial institutions have shown faith in the Brazilian Central Bank as it maintained interest rates and did not succumb to the wishes of many from the Workers Party who had lobbied for a lowering of borrowing costs as inflation ran high. The USD/BRL has performed well since touching highs around 6.2500 in December of 2024. While the USD/BRL has been correlating with the broad Forex market to a degree, reaching the 5.2500 realm on the 1^st of October, the Brazilian Real has shown more fortitude than the EUR, GBP and has done better that the South African Rand against the USD the past handful of weeks.

Geo-Political Implications of a Flavio Bolsonaro Victory

Optimism in Brazilian financial institutions regarding a government victory by Flavio Bolsonaro who is seen as pro-business (and certainly is not a socialist) is viewed as a positive by global investors too. The geo-political relationship between Brazil and other nations will be captivating if Bolsonaro wins Sunday’s presidential race. Brazil maintains an enormous trading relationship with China and its membership in BRICS is considered very important. These political relationships should be watched closely.

Brazil’s relationship with South Africa may also be tested quickly as Flavio Bolsonaro imposes a more conservative approach regarding his worldview. Bolsonaro is certainly an ally of President Trump. Brazil’s relationship with the majority of conservative leadership in South America will be dynamic and worth giving attention as it improves. The USD/BRL via behavioral sentiment could find itself testing additional lower values in the coming months. A free enterprise surge from Brazil will create a more vibrant economic landscape in South America, provided corruption is fought and transparency is delivered.

Cautious Global Markets as Optimism Engulfs Brazil

Cautious global investment certainly continues to create problems in equity markets. However, the Ibovespa Index of Brazil has performed exceptionally well the past year, even though it suffered a slight downturn yesterday it remains within sight of all-time highs. The results on the Ibovespa and the USD/BRL considering the predicted election outcome this Sunday will be important for retail traders to monitor.

Speculators need to keep in mind a Liberal Party victory has been factored into the value of both trading assets already, meaning some profit taking could transpire early until additional positive waves of enthusiasm engulf the marketplace…….and then eventually sees euphoria erode back into realistic outlooks and correlations with global mechanisms again.

Paying For Celebrations Via Profit Taking

Traders of the USD/BRL may want to pursue the currency pair in a speculative manner today and early next week, but they need to remain tactical and not allow overly ambitious targets guide their wishful thinking. Bias needs to be eliminated and USD/BRL traders should not indulge in leveraged positions which could get out of hand quickly if sudden sentiment shifts strike via larger players and financial institutions, particularly if they cash out winning positions (this to pay for some victory celebrations should the mood strike). The USD/BRL appears to be in a solid position to continue move lower via positive outlooks for business enterprise in Brazil, but traders should remain realistic and not step out ahead of the parade unless they have deep pockets and can demonstrate patience.

A Gap Higher Amidst Over-Exuberant Retail Trader Ambitions

Early Tuesday’s price action in the USD/BRL did see the 5.0000 realm come into sight, but an upwards wave developed and Thursday’s opening did produce a gap higher which tested values near 5.0575 momentarily. Yes, conditions appear ripe for exuberance to help the Brazilian Real become stronger against the USD, but retail traders need to practice risk management at all times.

The Markets: Not to be Funny but Many are Confused

October 20, 2026

Mid-Term Ambivalence Reigns as Major Risk Events Unfold and Await for All Traders

In an effort to lighten the mood of the room let me assure you that most financial analysts feel they are in the dark. Talks with a wide range of investors and large speculators nowadays (at least within my circles) leads to the conclusion that a lack of clarity is becoming a known landscape.

The Federal Reserve will hold conduct its FOMC meetings and rate decision next week. The price of WTI Crude Oil is raging near high water marks. SpaceX is traversing its initial IPO values again. There are major elections on the horizon in Brazil, Israel, the U.S and South Africa which will effect world views starting this weekend and into early November. Some parts of Europe are burning. And the Middle East conflict appears to be on pause, but folks are bracing for a resumption of military noise.

SpaceX (SPCX) Value Since IPO Chart as of 20th October 2026

Add to the above a U.S President who appears able to change his stance in a moment’s notice without showing any outward signs of remorse is also a feature – one that often leaves other leaders perplexed. Except, that the White House seems primed on trying to keep chaos from entering the economic picture by trying to talk the public (voters and the world) into a stated belief that all will be OK, it will be tremendous, magnificent, better than ever before………and Crude Oil will be valued below $65.00 a barrel when everything is figured out, the U.S economy will remain uniquely strong and Wall Street will be a lovefest. The White House is correct to take a positive approach, but others are free to doubt.

And therein lies the problems, when will all be paradise? Clarity over the mid-term is important for investors who crave the basic necessity of being able to have some type of predictive grasp for the coming six months. Where will interest rates be? What will the price of oil be doing? Will the Iranian situation be cleared up? Will Tesla’s flying roadsters crash back to earth or land right side up? (Tesla announces its 3rd quarter results when Wall Street closes tomorrow btw).

USD centric strength continues to fluster Forex positions. U.S Treasury yields have come off their highs but are still elevated. The hidden costs of infrastructure builds for data centers remains an open nasty secret as revenue concerns are discussed. The Nasdaq 100 lurks near record highs, but at the same time creates fear that not enough momentum is being shown upwards – possibly translating into massive losses to come via some technical mindsets. Some are openly predicting a Wall Street crash. We have seen this show before folks, but it is unclear what path is going to develop. The Cassandras’ of the world do get boring as they proclaim a known script.

Yet we stand at a precipice and better know how to scale the cliff. Inflation via Crude Oil prices that are currently gushing past $100.00 are problematic. But should Fed Chair Kevin Warsh raise interest rates next week to try and fight inflation being caused by a geo-political storm that he has no power over? Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, Iran, the UAE, Israel and many others are seemingly waiting for the mid-term elections in the U.S to take place if you pay attention to the media, but is that what really is going on? Doubtful. There are plans being made outside of our known scopes and we are not allowed to look beyond the curtain.

The Federal Reserve should not raise the Federal Funds Rate next week because of oil price fears and even if its inflation remains sticky for the time being. ‘Should not’ being the key words. The USD should return to a slightly weaker stance, but will this happen as financial institutions brace the potential of cumbersome near-term dramas over the next two weeks? Let’s point out that the price of WTI Crude Oil was slightly lower on the 16th of September, during the last FOMC meeting and decision.

No, I am sorry, I do not have a whirlwind of advice for speculators except to say be careful for the moment. As a trader I knew in the past once told me, reading today’s news means you are reacting to something someone knew a few days beforehand – there is a source, a discussion with a journalist, and then the writing and publication of the article roadmap which we must consider when trying to act on news we are reading for the first time. In other words, someone has already traded on the news you are consuming.

Social media and influencers are terrific, but they tend to be a day late. Current trading dynamics offer a slightly different problem for the moment, because large institutional investors have likely positioned themselves ahead of the news flow that the public is consuming as they try to venture forth via their own predictions. However, because confusion reigns for the moment, there is a good chance the financial institutions are wrong. Meaning speculators should use their own perceptions and experience to judge the potential dangerous currents flowing. Hoping for the best will not be enough, being prepared for challenging circumstances near-term will help.

India Insider: RBI’s Rate Hike Cannot Mask Persistent Issues

October 14, 2026

by Ben Ezra with No Comment Assets Behavioral Sentiment Ben Ezra Central Banks Commodities Economy Exclusive Content Featured Highlights Forex India Investing Risk Management Speculators Uncategorized

Supply Chain and Balance of Payment Concerns Remain for the Indian Rupee

The Reserve Bank of India hiked interest rates by 25 basis points recently as inflation has shown signs of becoming entrenched due to higher Crude Oil prices and El Nino effects, and inducing supply side pressures especially in Agri-commodities. The headline inflation rate in India rose to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in the previous month, the highest reading since October 2024.

Food costs have been 7.74% higher year-on-year with onion prices jumping 108%, while upwards costs for ginger of 62.9% and garlic at 54.6% have been significantly sharp. Meanwhile, higher Crude Oil prices and a weakening Rupee drove transportation inflation to a 5.01% increase. Surging prices have hit restaurants, accommodations by nearly 9.36%, personal care, and social protection costs by around 13.75%. Month-on-month the Indian CPI rose by 0.69%.

Crude Oil prices remain elevated due to the conflict in the Middle East. India’s position as a net energy importer makes it particularly vulnerable to rising import costs. On top of this, the USD has strengthened partly due to a Federal Reserve rate hike and safe haven (risk averse) flows, contributing also to the depreciation of the Indian Rupee. The Indian energy sector having to spend more USD to purchase resources has exacerbated Rupee depreciation as costs for imports have soared and show an ability to remain stubborn.

Global conditions remain unhelpful and the Middle East conflict shows little chance for immediate solutions. Indian officials within the Reserve Bank of India seemingly have felt they had no other choice to fight inflation and falling exchange values via the USD/INR, except by raising interest rates like other global central banks.

USD/INR Five Year Chart as of 14th October 2026

Robert Petrucci, an astute observer and writer on the Indian Rupee, argues that an interest rate hike to deal with the problem of higher energy costs will not fix the inflation problem caused by the Middle East conflict. In Petrucci’s opinion, even if a central bank has raised interest rates by full basis point of 1%, it would have little effect on the demand of energy as long as prices remain a geo-politically influenced circumstance.

Robert Petrucci has also said that the decline in value of the Indian Rupee could also stimulate India’s exports of tradable goods making them cheaper for foreign importers. Evidence shows the cumulative value of India’s merchandise exports between April and August of 2026 reached USD 215.91 billion. This is a 17.85% increase compared to the same five month period in 2025, when exports were USD 183.21 billion.

Even as prices for commodities also rise due to El Nino weather effects, this storyline cannot be entirely blamed. Professor Narayana Moorthy wrote recently that in the State of Tamil Nadu the rise in prices of Agri-commodities can also be attributed to shrinking cultivation areas and stagnant irrigation improvement. Tamil Nadu’s inflation rate in May 2026 reached 5.11% against the national average of 3.93% comparatively. Crop prices cannot be controlled simply by raising interest rates, as Robert Petrucci alludes, without boosting domestic agricultural production capabilities.

Balance of Payments Highlights Another Influence

Despite generating higher GDP growth and claims of economic strength India’s balance of payments remains severely weakened by massive capital flight. By the end of June 2026 a staggering 543.9 billion USD combined had left India, comprised of 316.1 billion in direct investment outflows, 23.4 billion into portfolio funding, and 204.4 billion into other outward stakes. As Professors Jayati Ghosh and C.P. Chandrasekar have written in a recent BusinessLine article, “for a lower middle income country, with most of its development projects incomplete and greatly in need for additional investments, the extent of capital outflows is quite large. It significantly reduces the net inflows that economies in India’s position require for development.”

Economist Michal Kalecki observed in Poland in early twentieth century, capitalists invest only in when they accumulate profits, no matter whether it stimulates wages or reduces unemployment. In that sense, according to Kalecki, the changes in the prices of goods or wages or household demand would not entice a capitalist other than making a profit. They are there to make profits and want to see accumulated retained earnings on balance sheets. If mass consumption is not sufficient enough for their goods and services, investments would channel or divert into other premium products or markets that command higher profits.

Investments, as Kalecki observed via his practical business experience, are not decided by household demand but by businesses decisions that ultimately influence employment and national income. In that sense Kalecki never argued that investment is independent of demand, his thesis is that the capitalists as a class are protected even in a slump, as they would invest in resources that maximize their profits. According to him, investment was not simply a function of interest rates or consumer expectations. It was connected to profitability, income distribution and the contradictions of accumulation. It literally means, any rise in prices of goods and services due to a depreciating currency or supply chain induced inflation would be passed to consumers as we have seen in the last few years, even as real wages are not growing and become unbearable for households.

What India needs is patient capital that funds infrastructure and development, creates jobs, along with some government allocated capital expenditures, rather than capital that solely chases returns or deviates quickly once returns are achieved. By showing the government can provide long-term commitment allowing low return assets that stimulate household demand, this could make private investments profitable in future rounds.

In planned economies like the failed former Soviet Union, authorities frequently forced investments rates up without genuine profitability or consumption orientation. Capital was often misallocated, funds were dispersed via corruption and outright theft. Accountability was certainly not transparent.

Kalecki reminds us that economic stability cannot be separated from the question of whose interests it serves. A key component is ultimately developing increasingly sophisticated techniques for stabilizing capitalism and understanding why capitalism requires continuous stabilization.

A rise in interest rates may help reduce consumer demand in some areas, but money naturally chases allocations which earn ‘best’ returns. This is highlighted by businesses and financial markets where capital outflows seek profits and do not protect the Indian Rupee. Support for the INR provided by Non-Resident Indians inflows that has helped build the FX Reserves recently cannot be relied upon alone to fix the weakened Indian Rupee problem alone, nor can ‘simple’ fixes like the recent quarter of a point interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India. A coordinated and tactical policy is needed.

All Quiet on the Trump Front?

October 2, 2026

by Robert Petrucci with No Comment Behavioral Sentiment Commodities Economic Calendar Economy Equities Exclusive Content Featured Highlights Federal Reserve, Interest Rates Forex Investing Major Global Equity Indices Risk Management Robert Petrucci Speculators Uncategorized World

Biased Information Extends to Economic Reporting as Much as It Does To Global Affairs

Nearly one month from now, on the 3rd of November, the U.S mid-term elections will be held. Today the Non-Farm Employment Change date will be published. But will these economic numbers matter? The coverage of the Trump presidency remains problematic no matter what your political beliefs are because it is difficult to know the truth regarding details being reported, particularly as the vote approaches and folks want to influence your decisions.

Depending on which media source you are paying attention to and what the outcome is you are certain to be spoon-fed a large amount of bias. The problem for voters in one month, and for investors today is that a lot of the information and opinions being consumed cannot and should not be trusted. Everyone has bias, to not admit this is not honest. AngryMetaTraders tries to give a solid centrist reasoning of the speculative and investing world based on – truth must win out. However, certainly I and our other writers within AMT have insights that are based on our unique perspectives.

Reality is important: A case in point is the Fly Dubai terror incident which occurred two days ago. Media outlets are depicting the events in a myriad of ways. Clearly the co-pilot tried to kill the 1st pilot, this so the plane could be be crashed into the ground over the Middle East on its way to Tel Aviv – or possibly be flown into a building. The nosedive of the plane which equated into roughly 5,000 meters in about one minute’s time was only stopped because of the heroic actions by the Indian 1st pilot, and by an Israeli passenger who grabbed the control wheel and leveled off the plane during the confrontation in the cockpit as others also intervened to avert a tragic disaster.

What does this have to do with economics and the markets? Many media sources did not report the events transparently, nor did they provide details on the actual attack. In other words they showed bias.

S&P 500 One Year Chart as of 2nd October 2026

The reason this is important is because like the incident in the Middle East in which a plane flying from the United Arab Emirates to Israel received a variety of different reporting, economic news receives the same type of bias. How can you trust a media source that doesn’t want to be transparent about outcomes? Now while it may be simply a lack of known details and an attempt to get a story reported on quickly to beat competitors, it would be foolhardy to say bias wasn’t a culprit in many instances.

As a consumer of news, speculators and investors need to be aware they are looking at information that often is being presented with details that the source wants to convey, while possible omitting facts. Unfortunately, global markets are being confronted by a complex amount of circumstances which include interpretation by the media which is reporting and this can lead to bad trading decisions.

The war (conflict) with Iran continues to traverse a fragile and unresolved path. Higher energy costs remain. WTI Crude Oil as of this moment is trading near $92.00. Gold is around $4,180.00. President Trump seemingly is attempting to practice relative calm – within his frequently loud characteristics – and not escalate the Middle East saga until the mid-term elections are complete. Perhaps that is merely my own bias as an observer.

Today Non-Farm Employment Change numbers will be published. And getting back to the original paragraph and its question, will the data matter and how will it be presented. Bias is apparent in most publications that cover the economy, to deny this would be a mistake by investors and speculators.

While it is likely the jobs numbers are not going to have a significant impact on the voting decisions, nor the trading choices by market participants, what matters is the fact that the presentation is being geared towards an audience depending on bias of the source. The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC all have reporters who certainly have their own perceptions and beliefs. There is nothing wrong with this, but as a consumer of news and as a market participant you must understand that you are being influenced intentionally by media sources.

The results from Wall Street the past handful of months have seen plenty of trading opportunities. Yet, there is a loud debate on what the near and mid-term will produce. Plenty of risk analysts are nervous about their forecasts. Yet, even soothsayers need to be aware and remind themselves they are being influenced (including myself) by the news they are consuming.

There are facts. Market results are a truth. Higher U.S Treasury yields are a reality, the stronger USD in recent weeks is happening. Sideways results – via a handful amount of months – in the SP 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow 30 are facts – but importantly too is they remain within sight of apex highs. But the market results and their storylines are determined by media depending on how they would like you to interpret the results.

As an investor or speculator you must know your own timeframes and what your ambitions are regarding targets. Is there an AI bubble, can AI make enough revenues to cover existing valuations? Market results are delivering real values, but they still need to be interpreted and with open and flexible perspectives to determine what might happen near and mid-term.

Be careful folks. Understand what you are looking at is in fact meant to make you feel a certain way, you must digest the information and manner it is being conveyed the same way you treat a meal depending on what you have eaten. Some of the information you are taking in is junk food. You need to be able to decide on your own – hopefully with reliable insights and information – on what trading and investment paths you want to pursue.

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AMT Top Ten Miscellaneous Insights, Mischief and Concerns for the 22nd of September

September 22, 2026

by Staff with No Comment AMT Top Ten Artificial Intelligence Central Banks Commodities Economy Equities Featured Highlights Federal Reserve, Interest Rates Financial Institutions Forex Investing Major Global Equity Indices Risk Management Uncategorized World

Trump's Saga, Market Conditions, Saudi Arabia, Investor Outlooks and More

10. Naima: John Coltrane’s classic composition from the late 1950’s should be listened to intently with eyes closed as his harmony and provocative ability to create a devotional hymn enchants. What do you hear? Instead of playing music for mere mortals, it sounds as if Coltrane is orchestrating for gods – take a moment to listen.

9. Upwards: Bitcoin, cough, cough is again making some look foolish as it traverses higher. As of this moment, BTC/USD is at $86,000 and making doubters – among them some AMT staff – shake their heads in disbelief (disdain). Michael Saylor’s Strategy/MicroStrategy entities have MSTR share prices around $168.00 per yesterday’s close. This is occurring as AI concerns because of its ability to challenge cybersecurity and coding of crypto remains relevant. Additionally, higher energy costs are causing miners to wince, running out of folks who are willing to speculate in the domain remains a danger (because of Ponzi suspicions), notions about government supervision getting stronger instead of becoming more lax, quantum technology, and known rogue nations keeping Bitcoin and other cryptos vibrant to hide illicit money shadow. But this is nothing to worry about it appears for Bitcoin believers and influencers.

AMT Top 10 Miscellaneous Insights, Mischief and Concerns for the 22nd of September

8. Unheralded Victories: While many were looking away purposely and likely do not want to give President Trump applause, Denmark extended the U.S administration not only an olive branch regarding Greenland, but perhaps a signal that they have acquiesced by expanding U.S security jurisdiction. From a foreign policy perspective the Trump administration has changed the Venezuela leadership, secured greater military capabilities in Greenland, and remains focused on bringing Cuba’s leadership to their knees as the island nation suffers from extended electrical outages.

7. Berkshire Hathaway: Warren Buffet stepped away from his job as Chairman on the 18th of September and named his son as successor. Share values via BRK.A were above $800,000 in April and March of 2025. This August BRK was again over $800,000. Yesterday’s close was near $752,000. Warren Buffet’s brand and era is coming to a close and the new leadership will be hard pressed to fill the confidence void. Berkshire Hathaway investors however, are some of the most loyal constituents in the marketplace. They will want to see a steady ship run by Howard Buffet and CEO Greg Abel.

6. New School: What will the Fed do now that they have raised the Federal Funds Rate by a quarter of a basis point on the 16th of September? Kevin Warsh has proven he is not exactly in the coat pocket of President Trump. After the Fed’s unanimous vote last week to raise rates, what happens on the 28th of October? Via Forex it appears financial institutions have braced their outlooks for another hike sometime later this year, but are they correct? Old theories via central banking to attack inflation with higher interest rates is a standard practice, but the escalating costs via higher energy prices has nothing to do with a sudden emergence of pent up demand, it is a supply shock that has caused more expensive WTI Crude Oil – not one driven by an increase in desire. Will Warsh prove he is new-school and proactively fight for lower interest rates sooner rather than later? Higher interest rates will not stop the Middle East saga from remaining an economic influence and spectacle.

5. Bank of Japan: Like the Fed the BoJ is not in a particularly safe space. After following in the footsteps of the Federal Reserve last week, the interest rate hike of 0.25% by the BoJ was viewed as a rather lackluster move from financial institutions and Forex players who seemingly wanted an increase of at least 0.50%. The USD/JPY remains a volatile speculative wager and is above 156.850 – give or take the tantrums and punishment inflicted from the FX market. The Bank of Japan has only had 3+ decades of questionable policy, here’s to another decade worth of doubts and consistent critical observations from outsiders.

4. Hear No Trump: The U.S President is entering a dangerous political phase for his legacy and risks losing his grip on power. Mid-term elections are rapidly drawing closer and the White House could lose its Republican led majority of the House. The President is starting to be viewed as a lame-duck by some observers. Trump who is known for his ability to change his rhetorical stances and policies quickly is still at the epi-center of global affairs. The question is if other policy makers and nations are listening. The Republican party is entering a dangerous phase and its leadership is likely going to endure a rather loud fight for control as factions take sides. The Vance and Rubio camps are likely to grow louder and divergent.

3. Saudi Arabia: Ask a friend to point to Yemen on a map, can they do this correctly? The Houthis of Yemen and Saudi Arabia may feel like a world away from known geographies, but what is happening in the wake of attacks on port areas and islands in the Red Sea (and even Riyadh) is significant. Crude Oil production and shipping problems suffered because of pipeline vulnerability is a vital concern for energy supply to Europe and Asia. While large investors may feel like they have digested the dangers, Iran and its proxies – including the Houthis may have additional theater to present. WTI Crude Oil has come down in price since yesterday but remains volatile and is around $93.00. Will optimistic banter continue?

2. FOMO: The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Dow 30 and their global counterparts are within their higher apexes as traders and financial institutions keep placing their money into these known asset spheres. The bond market is still producing high yields and folks are seemingly letting their casino like bets ride on a wheel they hope propels solid momentum for as long as possible. But alas, number 1, should make people pause:

1. Bandages: Perhaps our circle of contacts is too small, but behavioral sentiment is not exactly robust regarding positive market outlooks via mid-term queries. Concerns about equity indices, bond yields, inflation (because of sticky energy costs) and the general malaise that is hovering over the broad markets is not appealing. It feels as if sutures are keeping wounds from becoming infected in a haphazard manner. Investors are cautious and appear ready for the Band-Aid to be ripped off. The late ’90s and early 2000s dot.com bubble bursting, the 2006 bank and housing whispers and rumors flotilla which turned into the catastrophe of 2007-08 feel oddly similar. Perhaps it is a good time for accumulation if nothing seriously bad takes place in the markets. Circumstances feel as if a wave of blind market powers may harm those who seek never ending profits with a tsunami of losses. Perhaps it is a good time to be a speculator.

Fed Decision: Two Sides of a Dangerous Coin

September 16, 2026

by Robert Petrucci with No Comment Assets Behavioral Sentiment Central Banks Commodities Economy Equities Featured Highlights Federal Reserve, Interest Rates Financial Institutions Forex India Investing Risk Management Speculators Uncategorized World

The Fed Should Not Raise Rates But It Will

What and who you believe will play an important part in today’s market for speculators. While investors who are looking at long-term prisms can comfortably wait on the decision from the Fed’s FOMC regarding interest rates later today, retail traders who are trying to profit on near-term wagers via momentum and are seeking to gain an advantage by knowing which way the wind is blowing have a difficult task ahead. Via results in the Forex market it appears many financial institutions have braced already for an interest rate hike of a quarter basis point.

However, what if the financial institutions and many analysts are wrong? What if Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and other FOMC voting members believe the White House and think that inflation will erode as price pressures ease when there is a remedy to the Iranian conflict. That would mean that they could debate with other Fed officials for no interest rate hike. Because if the Fed were to raise interest rates later today, thus making borrowing costlier for businesses and consumers – and potentially putting more strain on the U.S debt payments because of increasing Treasury yields, it would still not solve the higher costs of energy. (There is an argument below which negates this possible yield problem and one that is likely to be heard from some economists).

U.S 10-Y Treasury Yields Five Year Chart as of 16th September 2026

Yes, there is demand for fuel globally, but the demand for energy is not going to decrease because the U.S Federal Reserve may raise interest rates. In fact, it could make costs more expensive for businesses who are likely burning money via increased credit lines already created, this to transact their currently higher costs to guarantee effective supply of fuel to fund their logistics and manufacturing which they had not planned for while making their initial 2026 budget estimates prior to the Iranian war. In other words, a higher Federal Funds Rate will equate into higher costs for businesses.

$100.00+ WTI Crude Oil is Not A Friend

Per the other side of the coin, WTI Crude Oil has turned more expensive and volatile since March of this year. For a moment it looked like relief would be delivered via the supposed MoU between Iran and the U.S. WTI Crude Oil went below $80.00 periodically when optimism was peaked by White House rhetoric and calm waters in the Hormuz Strait were reported. Hopes for a return to WTI Crude Oil below $70.00 were viewed as legitimate.

However, the tranquility sought has vanished in the past couple of weeks and has grown more anxious as Saudi Arabia has become an important actor in the Middle East conflict as the Houthis and Iraqi militias cause havoc for the Saudi Arabian government. The price of WTI Crude Oil is now stubbornly above $100.00 and rumors about how Saudi Arabia is dealing with its own military confrontation and the way it is able to supply its own Crude Oil are confounding.

Which brings us back to the initial question regarding the Federal Reserve and Kevin Warsh, who will the Fed Chair listen to? Does he and other voting members of the FOMC believe there will be a quick fix to what has become stubbornly higher costs for WTI Crude Oil which is creating inflation? Or do they now have to objectively consider what may have been perceived as a temporary blip of elevated expenditures for the U.S economy as a potentially long-term problem? If Warsh and his cohorts believe the Iranian situation is going to find a remedy within the next four to five months, they should NOT raise interest rates today.

Again, while higher fuels costs are problematic, raising interest rates is not going to lower demand for WTI Crude Oil which is the chief instigator of higher inflation globally. It is not a question of who believes President Trump’s tantrums, it is a question concerning viability of a real end game to the Iranian situation. Plenty of Crude Oil exists, its production capabilities are strong, it is Middle East supply to Asia, Europe and Africa that is causing a problem and the higher cash and futures pricing for WTI Crude Oil. Thus, the lynchpin remains Iran. If their government capitulates and bends a knee, opening up the Hormuz Strait and stops plying its influence on the Houthis of Yemen and other militia groups in Iraq that are now causing problems for Saudi Arabia the price of WTI Crude Oil will drop dramatically.

If the situation is not rectified and the price of WTI Crude Oil remains elevated and Saudi Arabia doesn’t handle their confrontation which is turning increasingly militaristic, then it will not solve a higher interest rate initiative from the U.S Federal Reserve – unless the Fed is merely looking to decrease Treasury yields by increasing global demand for the bonds – thus hoping to increase their desirability.

Old School vs. New School

Today’s decision from the Fed comes down to old text books and failed central bank policies versus new economic considerations. An interest rate hike from the Fed may actually make circumstance more difficult for governments around the world trying to balance their own books.

For instance, higher yields on U.S debt are causing problems in India where some investors are shedding Indian Rupee assets and seeking the high yielding U.S Treasuries not only because of a ‘guaranteed’ bond yield, but the fact that their assets are stored in USD which is likely going to remain stronger than the INR over the next few years if a historical track record is looked upon. This is a saga that will play out in other emerging market nations too as financial institutions chase ‘secure’ profits.

5 is a Dangerous Number

So not only does the Fed face a problem regarding an interest rate hike that will not solve inflation problems caused by a war that is effecting prices because there is a fear of supply logistics, but there could be a knock-on effect regarding debt. U.S 10-Y Treasury yields near and above 5% is a clear warning side that investors are uncomfortable, this no mere speculative gain achieved by bond vigilantes.

Another point, if the Fed were to raise interest rates today, it could in theory cause greater demand for U.S Treasuries from abroad and thus lower the Treasury yields for the moment – thus making the argument for a higher interest rate more dignified for those who want to raise rates. However, if the Fed were to say no to interest rate increases for now and point to a belief the U.S conflict with Iran is going to conclude sooner rather than later and said the U.S economy faces distress because of the higher fuels costs alone, this could also solve confidence problems.

U.S debt stands above 40 USD trillion, lower yields are a desire, but lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers are wanted too. So what will the Fed do today………..drumroll please…………the Fed will raise interest rates – making a mistake. And will show it fears a long-term risk scenario between Iran and the U.S and problems for Saudi Arabia. The USD will see plenty of volatility. Confidence will not be shown by the Federal Reserve today and this will be problematic.

Stage presence from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is going to be extremely important today. He has failed in his previous two FOMC Press Conferences to look confident while speaking and answering questions. His speech at Jackson Hole in late August also proved lackluster.

And this is where is gets more dangerous for Warsh and the U.S White House, because of President Trump’s ability to change his tactics quickly – there is a lack of confidence among investors who are trying to gauge their outlooks for the mid-term and beyond.

Kevin Warsh will find it difficult to pull a rabbit out of a hat. Many folks will walk away disgruntled if an interest rate is introduced and no clear guideline is mentioned regarding what is next regarding other potential rate hikes – or a plan to actually lower the Federal Funds Rate. The U.S economy while strong could easily be sent into a recession with an interest rate hike and sustained higher WTI Crude Oil costs.

Behavioral sentiment is going to remain on a toxic tightrope unless confidence is delivered. While individual perceptions about what should be done are important, understanding the mindset of the U.S Federal Reserve is crucial. Eliminating our own personal beliefs and bias from trading decisions and acting on what realities may be demonstrated are vital to profit.

India Insider: Leveraged FCNR Deposits Reliance and Remittances Masks Structural Vulnerabilities

September 11, 2026

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Forging True External Strength Without Relying on the Crutch of Foreign Deposits

For the last few weeks, financial publications have applauded the news that India received around $127 billion USD via leveraged foreign NRI deposits (FCNR). Banks swapped these dollars for Rupees with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), securing cheap funding while ostensibly strengthening India’s external position. Analysts have calculated that while the hedging cost for the RBI is around $16.3 billion USD, the investment income generated by parking those funds in U.S Treasuries could reach $22.4 billion USD. On a net basis, this implies a $6.1 billion USD gain for the RBI over the next five years. However, while this may look like a tactical victory on a balance sheet, it ignores a fundamental macroeconomic contradiction: if the Indian economy is growing robustly, why isn’t its external position strengthening organically?

The Remittance Paradox

Indian rural towns and villages have long sent workers abroad to Singapore, Malaysia, the Gulf States and beyond. This migration has created a flush of dollar remittances, making India the world’s largest recipient in absolute terms. For instance, India has attracted around $135 billion USD in 2025, a figure that has been rising steadily. Yet, despite this massive nominal volume, remittances represent only about 3.6% of total GDP.

This capital undeniably boosts domestic consumption, but it also exposes a structural gap between wages inside India and abroad. The fundamental characteristics of current account deficit countries is that they demonstrate low domestic savings, high investment needs, and persistent reliance on foreign capital to finance their deficits.

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In India’s case if the economy were truly expanding from within as said, domestic incomes would have risen proportionally with national growth, expanding the pool of internal capital. Instead with a vastly informal economy, India remains heavily dependent on its diaspora to fund its current account deficit.

The Domestic Savings Deficit

According to periodic labor force surveys, India is projected to have a working age population of around 900 million by 2030. To effectively employ this massive demographic dividend, the country urgently needs to raise its domestic savings rate. Currently clinging to roughly 31% of GDP, India lags far behind industrial powerhouses like China, which leveraged a domestic savings rate of around 45% to fuel its manufacturing ascent.

Policymakers should not rejoice over a capital account surplus funded by NRIs, especially when that surplus is leveraged over 7 to 10 times. It is this exact diaspora sending USD home that fuels India’s consumption, creating an illusion of self sustaining economic liftoff.

The “Dutch Disease” in Local Economies

The heavy reliance on remittances creates severe geographical distortions. Many towns possess high savings but they are incredibly unevenly distributed. These high savings are attributed to external capital rather than domestic productivity, while local employment remains trapped in informal service sectors or low productivity agriculture. Towns with high foreign remittances naturally develop immense asset bubbles in real estate and experience soaring rent and consumption costs. Because these economies do not export goods or services to other states or countries via production or services, they rely entirely on external capital inflows to generate internal demand. This reflects a localized variant of the “Dutch Disease”.

The labor market is extremely tight in these areas. Due to the high cost of living and limited wage growth, workers tend to migrate to other regions or overseas in search of better opportunities. This tight market further contributes to cost inflation in labor, food, and overall living expenses and increasing the cost structure for both households and businesses. This vicious cycle is primarily due to weak policy decisions from the government’s end, such as inadequate industrial infrastructure, poor urban planning, weak skills development, limited MSME financing, also insufficient connectivity.

A Structural Transformation is Required

This economic pattern is not unique to India, it also mirrors provincial towns in the Philippines, regions in Mexico and parts of the Balkans. While remittances support consumption and keep real estate elevated, they fail to translate into productive investment due to weak industrial bases and limited economic linkages. The result is seen vividly in the balance of payments clearly as India’s importing needs keep increasing, but the inability of Indian goods to compete globally results in persistent gaps in export volumes.

With protectionist rhetoric vibrating in Washington and anti immigration protests rising from the U.S to Australia, this model is highly vulnerable. The Indian government must urgently pivot toward policies that empower Indian nationals to work in small and medium scale businesses (SMEs) domestically. By focusing on small scale manufacturing with high economic linkages and wage growth potential, domestic savings will naturally rise, eventually forging true external strength without relying on the crutch of foreign deposits.

Conflicted Trading: Singapore Dollar and Federal Reserve Considerations

September 11, 2026

by Robert Petrucci with No Comment Behavioral Sentiment Commodities Economy Equities Exclusive Content Featured Highlights Federal Reserve, Interest Rates Financial Institutions Forex India Risk Management Robert Petrucci Speculators Uncategorized World

USD/SGD: Conflicting Desires From the Federal Reserve and Financial Institutions

The world of Forex is about to grow murkier in the coming days as shadows loom over financial institutions regarding their near-term decisions as they try to gain clarity regarding what appears to be confused and concerning mid-term outlooks for speculators and investors.

The USD/SGD is traversing near the 1.26776 vicinity as of this writing. The currency pair is trading within a long-term historical lower realm in which the 1.26000 level was challenged from mid-January until the first week of this year. This past Wednesday the USD/SGD traded near the 1.26280 mark. Previous to the current ratios and lows seen in early 2026, the Singapore Dollar traded around the 1.24475 level in June of 2014. The USD/SGD challenged 1.20000 level in early August of 2011 – yes, 25 years ago.

USD/SGD One Year Chart as of 11th September 2026

Here Come The Risk Events: Inflation, BRICS, Iranian War and the U.S Fed

Now that we have alerted technical traders about the long-term depths of the USD/SGD being flirted upon once again, it needs to be pointed out that a parade of risk events are standing in front of global Forex today and next week. First up today is the U.S Consumer Price Index inflation data. This weekend the 18^th BRICS Summit will be conducted in New Delhi, India as geopolitics and trade talks will get plenty of attention. Next Wednesday the U.S Federal Reserve will issue its FOMC Statement and Federal Funds Rate decision – which may produce a climax for theatrical trading in the coming week.

While it feels almost needless to say, the Iranian War has not relented. The price of WTI Crude Oil is around $100.65 per the cash market. The sustained highs achieved in the past couple of days do not show many signs of suddenly relenting. WTI Crude Oil was around $86.50 around the 1^st of September, the USD/SGD was near 1.27200. To create a bit more alarm regarding the risk horizon going into this weekend the U.S 10-Y Treasury yields lurk around 4.945%, the 30-Y Bond yields are close to 5.355% – none of this sits well with the U.S White House, nor Treasury. In the midst of this investment noise, the price of Gold is close to $4,345.00, which still looks cheap considering current circumstances.

Crude Oil supplies remain anxious globally and inflation is certainly causing angst for citizens and a variety of government policies. Singapore will report August inflation data on the 23^rd of September, July’s inflation data came in around 2%, with energy costs being the culprit for higher prices in many cases. The USD/SGD was near 1.29500 around the 14^th of July. Prices for energy have not gone lower and the likelihood of them turning cheaper soon remains unlikely.

USD/SGD Correlations and Current Sentiment

USD centric action since the first week of July has showed weakness against many major currencies including the Singapore Dollar. Let’s put the USD/JPY to the side because of the intervention via the Bank of Japan and input of the U.S Treasury and Federal Reserve collectively. The USD/SGD is correlating to the broad market. Risk averse decisions have been prevalent in stock markets. The U.S major indices while remaining near higher altitudes are showing cautious behavioral sentiment.

The USD/SGD certainly went lower in January and early February of this year, but this occurred as doses of optimism were filling the air and in the absence of the Iranian war. Yet, the downturn in the USD/SGD has been formidable since highs around 1.29900 were seen on the 24^th of June. In late November of 2025 the currency pair flirted with the 1.31000 level.

Federal Reserve and Treasury Battle with Reality

The U.S Treasury and Federal Reserve will not tell the U.S public that the USD loss of value is an invisible tax. Nor does President Trump want Crude Oil prices to remain high because Americans are certain to get angry about more expensive gasoline prices, particularly if they remain elevated after being promised costs will come down. Reality may prove painful for all parties in the coming months.

Which leaves us with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision this coming Wednesday and how it decides to decode the current anxious inflation concerns. Will the Fed try to explain that they still believe – due to the U.S intended Iranian war policy and its belief they will win in the coming months – that the Federal Funds Rate remains situated properly at around 3.50-3.75%? Delivering the important question regarding what exactly has been traded into the USD/SGD. Have financial institutions traded an interest rate increase into the currency pair already?

It certainly feels like long-term investors who believe the Federal Reserve will have to raise interest rates to fight against stubborn inflation have refused to buy Treasuries cheaply and thus forced yields upwards the past months. So what does the Federal Reserve do as an ‘independent’ institution knowing that U.S White House and Treasury desires may not match policy coordination? It is the 40+ trillion USD debt question.

Will Fed Chair Kevin Warsh actually dare to raise the current borrowing rates and say that it is quite possible the rate can be lowered again in the mid-term? Or does he admit that as feared by many financial institutions that two to three interest rate hikes will be needed per old school economic thoughts, which may actually make the current circumstances of average Americans much worse with higher borrowing costs created across the board as a side effect?

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has not exactly proven efficient while addressing journalists and Fed watchers quite yet. His speech this coming Wednesday on the 16^th will be crucial for the broad markets. The USD/SGD is trading within its lower realm, but durable support technically does lurk. Jittery Forex trading awaits for all.

Will the Federal Reserve be bold enough to actually NOT increase the current Federal Funds Rate and talk about the risks to the U.S economy because of potential recession concerns; this as the mid-term elections lurk in November and President Trump watches and doesn’t want talk about a slowdown in the U.S economy heard from what he considers his administration. However, the Fed is independent and can do as it wants in theory.

At this point the Federal Reserve and Treasury should make sure the drama is coordinated because many eyes will be focused on the coming show. And the end result over the near-term will be volatile Forex and a USD/SGD that reacts with price velocity depending on the immediate reactions from financial institutions as they judge the path ahead which will likely remain unclear.

AMT Top Ten Miscellaneous Post-Labor Day Notes and Tantrums

September 8, 2026

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Higher Hopes and False Victories Welcome Nervous Investors Back After the Holiday

10. We Thought You Won – Part One: Apologies to Western Michigan University who had a victory stolen from them on Saturday in Ann Arbor. The Big Ten should not only be embarrassed, but they should be investigated. Big time college football suffered a black eye this past weekend. Folks wondering why WMU is not making a bigger stink regarding the added time and decision to repeat the last play of the game which ultimately cost WMU the contest against the Wolverines, should understand they will not. Because WMU needs to play against the University of Michigan to receive big pay days, which often are hard to find. WMU received 1.5 million USD for the game on Saturday and are scheduled to play against Big Blue again on the 1st of September, 2029.

9. Not Dead Yet: Bitcoin is trading near $78,800. After flirting with lows around the $58,100 vicinity in late June, BTC/USD has created momentum upwards. However, the elevator still can go down. Strategy via MSTR is near $142.00 per share. Michael Saylor survives and influencers are boisterous and breathing a bit easier – for now.

AMT Top 10 Miscellaneous Post-Labor Day Notes and Tantrums, 8th of Sept. 2026

8. Bad Brains: Tucker Carlson forayed into another absurd path when his recent guest, Jess Elofson, declared that Algebra is not needed and those who use it are ‘good little goy-slaves’. Carlson averages almost 57 million views to his podcast and social media outlets on a weekly basis.

7. NVDA: Nvidia is priced near $230.00 and the Nasdaq 100 finished Friday’s trading around 29,544. The Nasdaq 100 traded above 30,700 on the 3rd of June. Nvidia’s high touched the $236.00 level in the middle of May. Summer saw choppy reversals in the Nasdaq and S&P and values while elevated have run into cautious headwinds. Now that Labor Day is complete and summer ambivalence will be dusted off, where will the stock markets go? Iran lingers, inflation via higher energy costs looks problematic, mid-term election worries, AI infrastructure expenditures are concerning and bond yields all weigh on investment mindsets. Additional risk events are coming quickly down the road, Consumer Price Index data will be released this Friday and the Fed’s FOMC interest rate decision is next Wednesday on the 16th.

6. Reversal City: The USD/JPY is traversing below the 154.000 mark currently. The Bank of Japan and the U.S Treasury/Fed interaction regarding intervention and rhetoric about protecting the Yen’s value has apparently scared off buyers of the currency pair for the moment. Will bullish speculators now stay away from the USD/JPY for good? Doubtful.

5. Rhetoric Alone: Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has found it difficult to convince the investment community that his lack of interest rate guidance is a good idea. Instead, the lack of clarity delivered from the Fed has led to higher Treasury yields. While Scott Bessent tried to fight the higher yields a couple of weeks ago, Treasuries are still smoldering and threaten to become a more dangerous fire. Investors and traders want more tangible proof that interest rate and monetary policies are structurally solid.

4. September 11th: This Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and plane crash near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

3. Upwards: WTI Crude Oil price have shown plenty of nervous behavioral sentiment higher this past week. WTI Crude Oil is now over $94.00 in the cash market. Reports indicate that shipping via the Hormuz Strait has decreased again, this as military escalation appears ready to potentially increase as a reportedly desperate IRGC led Iran and frustrated U.S White House collide.

2. Post-Summer Guillotine: Danger lurks over the global marketplace, this as risk analysts, traders and investors appear to be converging into the same cautious direction. Forex, stock markets, bond yields, and key commodities are flashing bright yellow waring slow signals. Contrarian investors and speculators may be enjoying the current financial landscape. Value plays and volatile trading opportunities may feel appealing, but risk management is going to prove useful.

1. We Thought You Won – Part Two: After saying over the past handful of months that Iran had lost the war and just hadn’t surrendered yet, via Truth Social yesterday President Trump wrote that “when we WIN the war with Iran” that gasoline prices in the U.S would plummet. While observers are used to President Trump’s seemingly infinite capability to utter contradictory statements, yesterday’s appraisal of the current situation in the Middle East may be realistic, but it can also be observed as disquieting. There appears to be more trouble down the road.

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