How Far Can Bear Market Rallies Extend?
March 11, 2009
Stocks rallied significantly yesterday, leading many people to wonder if this is “the bottom” in equities. Given that none of the problems in the U.S. economy have been resolved, I think that this is a... Read More
from Kathy Lien
One Down, One To Go
March 06, 2009
Yesterday proved to be eventful, to say the least, as the Bank of England formally adopted QE, announcing that they could purchase up to £100 billion Gilts and £50 billion private-sector bonds as a new... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Euro and British Pound Crushed by Rate Decisions
March 05, 2009
The Euro and British pound have come under severe selling pressure after the ECB and BoE cut interest rates by 50bp. Interest rates are now at historic lows for both central banks and even though the... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Euro and British Pound Crushed by Rate Decisions
March 05, 2009
The Euro and British pound have come under severe selling pressure after the ECB and BoE cut interest rates by 50bp. Interest rates are now at historic lows for both central banks and even though the... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Coining a Phrase
March 02, 2009
They say that it’s always darkest before the dawn. If that’s the case, then the bottom must be near*, because Macro Man feels like Corey Hart looking at a new-moon sky at 3 a.m….through tinted windows.... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
U.S. and U.K. Exposure to Developing Countries
February 18, 2009
A time bomb is waiting to explode in the Eurozone with Western European banks at risk of defaults on Eastern European loans. This leads me to wonder, how much is the US and the UK exposed to developing... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Are the US and UK Exposed to Developing Countries?
February 18, 2009
A time bomb is waiting to explode in the Eurozone with Western European banks at risk of defaults on Eastern European loans. This leads me to wonder, how much isvthe US and the UK exposed to developing... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Kathy Lien CNBC Interview on Eastern European Banks
February 17, 2009
I was on CNBC Europe this afternoon explaining why the troubles of Eastern European is so important to the EUR/USD. Click on the image to watch the video. Read More
from Kathy Lien
Trouble Brewing in Europe Could Send EUR/USD to 2 Yr Low
February 17, 2009
The big story in the currency market today is the Euro which hit a 2 month low against the US dollar. Ratings agency Moody’s warned that the exposure of Western European banks to Eastern European loans... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Trouble Brewing in Europe Could Send EUR/USD to 2 Yr Low
February 17, 2009
The big story in the currency market today is the Euro which hit a 2 month low against the US dollar. Ratings agency Moody’s warned that the exposure of Western European banks to Eastern European loans... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Higher Retail Sales Fails to Help
February 12, 2009
Job losses are increasing, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from spending and unfortunately that pretty much sums up American culture. Retail sales increased 1 percent in the month of January despite... Read More
from Kathy Lien
What is Trichet Thinking?
February 05, 2009
Here is a snippet of my comments about this morning’s price action on FX360.com: There has been a lot of action in the currency market this morning, mostly centered on the British pound and Euro. ECB... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Forex: What is Unique in February?
February 02, 2009
In the beginning of January, I highlighted the effect of seasonality on the EUR/USD. At that time, I talked about how the EUR/USD has a natural bias to sell-off in the first month of the year as... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
What is Unique in Forex about February?
February 02, 2009
In the beginning of January, I highlighted the effect of seasonality on the EUR/USD. At that time, I talked about how the EUR/USD has a natural bias to sell-off in the first month of the year as... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Why are Euro and British Pound Tanking?
January 29, 2009
The Euro and British pound are selling off aggressively today on the heels of comments from government officials and market players. The EUR/USD broke the 1.30 level after legendary investor George... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Why are Euro and British Pound Tanking?
January 29, 2009
The Euro and British pound are selling off aggressively today on the heels of comments from government officials and market players. Risk aversion has been a theme in the markets following the weaker... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Dollar Rallies as Consumer Confidence Hits Record Lows
January 27, 2009
In more than 40 years, we have never seen US consumers this pessimistic. The Conference Board’s report on consumer confidence fell to 37.7, the lowest level on record. The disappointing consumer... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Dollar Rallies as Consumer Confidence Hits Record Lows
January 27, 2009
In more than 40 years, we have never seen US consumers this pessimistic. The Conference Board’s report on consumer confidence fell to 37.7, the lowest level on record. The disappointing consumer... Read More
from Kathy Lien
What’s Worth Buying?
January 26, 2009
Another weekend, another attention-grabbing headline in the UK Sunday press. Outgoing BOE Cassandra David Blanchflower observed that unemployment in Britain is likely to reach 3 million (from the... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
What’s Behind the Big Moves in Currencies?
January 21, 2009
There has been a lot of volatility in the foreign exchange market this morning, driving currencies to historic levels: GBP/USD - 26 Year Low USD/JPY - 13 Year Low NZD/USD - 6 Year Low EUR/JPY - 6 Year... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
What’s Behind the Big Moves in Currencies?
January 21, 2009
There has been a lot of volatility in the foreign exchange market this morning, driving currencies to historic levels: GBP/USD - 26 Year Low USD/JPY - 13 Year Low NZD/USD - 6 Year Low EUR/JPY - 6 Year... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Credit Rating Downgrade: The Economic Red Flag
January 19, 2009
This morning, Standard and Poors downgraded the sovereign debt rating of Spain from AAA to AA+. With Greece’s rating downgraded last week and Ireland and Portugal on credit watch negative, this could... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Forex: Euro Hit by Spain’s Downgrade
January 19, 2009
With the US markets closed for Martin Luther King’s Day, the odds were skewed towards a quiet trading. However, big news in Europe has made it anything BUT quiet. After hitting an intraday high above... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
What Does It Mean to Have Your Credit Rating Downgraded?
January 19, 2009
This morning, Standard and Poors downgraded the sovereign debt rating of Spain from AAA to AA+. With Greece’s rating downgraded last week and Ireland and Portugal on credit watch negative, this could... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Euro and British Pound Tanks: Big News from Europe
January 19, 2009
With the US markets closed for Martin Luther King’s Day, the odds were skewed towards a quiet trading. However, big news in Europe has made it anything BUT quiet. After hitting an intraday high above... Read More
from Kathy Lien
Risk On: Bank of America News Helps Currencies
January 16, 2009
The theme in the markets this morning is a return of risk appetite. The US government has bailed out Bank of America for the second time, reminding investors that they are still here and ready to help... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Risk on: BoA News Helps Currencies
January 16, 2009
The theme in the markets this morning is a return of risk appetite. The US government has bailed out Bank of America for the second time, reminding investors that they are still here and ready to help... Read More
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Euro Rallies After ECB Rate Decision as Trichet Signals Pause
January 15, 2009
After having cut interest rates by 50bp this morning to 2 percent, ECB President Trichet is finally buckling down and signaling that he is ready to cut interest rates again BUT NOT UNTIL March. Despite... Read More
from Wall Street Pit
Euro Rallies After ECB Rate Decision as Trichet Signals Pause
January 15, 2009
After having cut interest rates by 50bp this morning to 2 percent, ECB President Trichet is finally buckling down and signaling that he is ready to cut interest rates again BUT NOT UNTIL March. Despite... Read More
from Kathy Lien
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