HedgeTalk - Rising Rates and Inflation Take their Toll on Mortgage Applications and Building Permits
Mortgage applications and building permits in the US fall as rising interest rates and inflation take their toll
HedgeTalk Newsletter: Inflation and Jobs Data Lead this Week's Headlines
US inflation rate below forecasts at 5% in March 2023 | US economy adds less jobs than expected in March 2023
Bullish Flows Offer Hope to Bulls
After a couple of weeks, during which traders focused on market mechanics and downside volatility, fundamental observers shared reasons for
HedgeTalk Newsletter: OPEC, Finland and Trump Lead This Week's Headlines
OPEC announced a surprise cut in oil output which could impact inflation and the Fed’s monetary policy
Near-Term Risks Pinned on Technical Factors put Timing of Long-Term Bullish Expectations in Question
You can’t “remain bullish” an asset whose value has fallen >40%; you are “bullish again.” That’s where we are with oil prices.
A Reassessment of the Risk Environment Leads to Broad Selloff
How can the failure of a bank cause oil prices to drop 12%? The short answer is risk.