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by Noreen BurkeAs nations look to scale back monetary stimulus without pushing the value of their currency higher, at a time when inflation remains stubbornly low, it appears the stakes have been...

As the volatility in the markets increases and investors re-price their risks, one proven strategy to survive in this environment is to focus on companies which have time-tested products and services....

Today, Germany’s GDP report showed a 0.6 percent growth in the fourth quarter, capping a 2.9 percent annual expansion. The positive German growth confirms two reports. The first is the European...

All major US index in longest winning streak since January VIX still high; havens rise, signaling investors still jittery All eyes on CPI Complex analysis suggests high volatility, whatever the...

US equity investors recently experienced the worst two weeks within the last two years. While the recent two days were the best in the last 18 months, stock prices may need more time to regain...

Biggest 2-day US equity rally in 18 months VIX falls; still at its highest since Brexit vote Investors eye Wednesday’s US CPI data WTI under $60 and falling on IEA forecast for 2018...

As the cryptocurrency universe expands and trading in the burgeoning alt-currency marketplace grows, a variety of inherent risks have developed in tandem. Scam currencies and increasing government...

Gold started the new year on an upbeat note, finishing January with a gain of roughly 3% after reaching a 17-month peak on January 25, close to the $1,370 level, as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted its...

As opposed to Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum (which are all in downtrends), Ripple may have bottomed.Ripple has been snubbed of late, criticized for the lack of uptake on the alt-currency since...

Amid chaos and confusion in stock markets, it’s often tough to remain focused and invest strategically. But after elevated volatility there are almost always a few dips worth buying. Last week...

Worst weekly equity decline in 2 years Triggered by wages indicating inflation will rise Bond selloff ensues Selloff pushes yields higher, causing a stock selloff Bond-stock selloff creates...

Equity selloff extends for a second week Worst consolidation in two years Fundamentals, however, remain positive Volatility returns The Week That WasThe US equity selloff, which started at the...

The price of WTI crude fell to $61.37, wiping out five weeks of gains, after data from the EIA showed a second consecutive weekly rise in crude inventory and record US production of more than 10...

This past Tuesday, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) addressed regulating cryptocurrencies. For many this was a welcome, albeit somewhat belated event; for others it signaled the...

VIX goes wild, closing at 1-year high Stocks, bonds correlate Equities sold off at end of day, signaling more selling ahead NASDAQ Composite underperforms US oil production jump pushes WTI down Key...

Markets don’t move in a straight line. This is a simple concept that should be understand when you become a long-term investor. But the extreme volatility we’re seeing these days is enough...