Month of November opened with high expectations on tighter monetary policy, as inflation concerns continued to mount. Major economies would register inflation not seen in decades, and central banks were under pressure to act. However, the recently discovered Omicron variant could rein in inflation for them, as it threatens growth across the globe. Dollar…
October saw traders anticipating major rate hike announcements. As the developed economies are recovering from the pandemic, central banks were increasingly concerned with accelerating inflation. The dollar dropped as risk appetite rose. Dollar drops from highest levels in 2021, yield curves show signs of tightening The dollar started the month down from the highest…
The Chinese tech crackdown, Evergrande crisis, UK gas shortage, and rising energy prices considerably weighed on investors in September. The dollar was up considerably, as investors looked for safe havens. Dollar rises on expected FED bond tapering, China risks The beginning of September saw oil prices drop after OPEC+ reached an agreement on its…
While history doesn’t necessarily repeat itself, the essential human instincts of survival, fear, and greed, which change very little, often lead to similar scenarios. To understand the current situation of the global market, it is worth taking a look back, because we will see that the world has found itself in a similar cycle of…
As concerns mounted over the spread of the Delta variant in August, investors reduced their appetite for risk considerably. The dollar, however, remained the big winner in August, as it was still considered a safe haven by investors. US dollar shrugs off weak consumer sentiment The beginning of August was marked by an improvement…
Investor communities on social media sites like Reddit are becoming more and more popular. For most, these communities are a way to trade stock tips and share their gains (and losses) with others. However, Reddit investors are not just interested in making some quick money. Many see themselves as a part of a community that…
In July, central banks were struggling with balancing inflation expectations with pandemic stimulus. Major economies were recovering despite growing concerns over the spread of the Delta variant. The Dollar staggers but predicted to rise The dollar closed the first half of the year 2.7% higher. However, the dollar high staggered in July, as the…
The month of June saw the U.S. Dollar strengthened, despite losing some of its gains in the midst of inflation fears last month. The Eurozone last month has also experienced an improved economic outlook. On the other end, the British Pound index slipped with the raising concerns in the postponement of reopenings. U.S. Dollar’s…
The term “hedge fund” was coined by sociologist Alfred W. Jones, who set up a fund that would “hedge” against the risks of market-wide crashes on his investments. By combining leverage and short positions, Jones devised a “conservative” financial instrument that was supposed to be neutral to the market. However, hedge funds run by investment…
The pandemic has had a profound impact on the investment management industry. Hedge fund managers faced unique challenges during this volatile period, and many tactics that worked in the past had to be adjusted to fit the changed landscape of the world of investments. The hedge funds took this time to reassert their tactics and…