Markets Feel Ripple Effects Of Trump Policies
Protesters were not the only ones to show their discomfort with President Trump’s anti-trade and anti-immigration policies. It seems the markets also had an opinion. They chimed in with a resounding expression of fear, which seems odd. After all President Trump is just doing what he promised he would do. This could mean that previous Trump rallies might have had a component of doubt in the president’s commitment or ability to deliver on his campaign promises.
Gold Leads the Way as Trump Raises Suspicion in the Markets
The Dow Jones industrial index has now fallen from its record setting 20,100.91 close on January 26th. The index has now fallen more than 200 points from that historic high and further losses are possible during the week. Other indexes have followed suit, with the S&P 500 also registering losses. Confidence in the US Dollar was also affected by President Trump’s executive orders on immigration. read more…
The Full Weight Of The Trump Effect: Dow Jones Closes Above 20,000 For The First Time
President Trump usually evokes very distinct reactions from supporters and detractors alike, but when it comes to the markets, his administration has already proven to be an engine of growth. Ever since Trump was elected, the Dow Jones is trending upward. The blue chip index had been toying with the 20,000 point mark for quite a while now, and after Trump signed a few executive orders the markets responded in an overwhelmingly positive manner.
Trump Signs, The Dow Jones Adds 155 Points Surpassing the 20,000 Mark
The main force behind this sudden surge in the markets is clearly Trump’s indication that he will deliver on his promises. Markets rose after the election because investors expected Trump to deliver on infrastructure projects and de-regulation. Now the fact that his first executive orders included the re-opening of the Keystone XL pipeline project and the Dakota Access pipeline, reinforced investor sentiment. read more…
Trump, The Canadian Dollar, And The Keystone XL Pipeline Trap
The Canadian Dollar rose on Tuesday after Trump announced that his administration will start going through the approval process to build the Keystone XL pipeline. This knee jerk reaction from the markets, hides many of the intricacies that such a project has to deal with in order to succeed. In fact, if Keystone XL can be built – assuming it is profitable after Trump declared that the project must use US steel – it will take some time to do so; when it comes online, it could create a trap that could depress oil prices and the Canadian Dollar as a result.
Oil Supply
Right now, markets are still dealing with oil supply surpluses. OPEC cuts along with the cuts that some non-OPEC members have announced, served to hike the prices over the $50 USD per barrel mark. Nevertheless, prices have been hovering around the $53 USD mark for almost 2 months. As soon as the price rises further, and surpasses the $60 USD mark, shale producers will ramp up production, putting downward pressures on crude yet again.
Canadian Oil and Keystone XL
This can take a few months, but it will certainly help to accentuate a low price environment for oil, in which prices can be more volatile than usual. Trans Canada, the company in charge of the Keystone XL pipeline project, will have to calculate future profitability within this environment. If it decides that the pipeline will still be profitable, despite the downward pressures on oil price, then the completion of the project will serve to bring more Canadian oil to refineries in Texas, at a cheaper price. This could serve to exacerbate the oil glut, and send prices crashing once again, just as OPEC and shale oil producers learn to balance each other’s moves.
Trump’s Conditions
If oil prices suffer because of a sudden surge in supply from Canada, thanks to the Keystone XL pipeline, then the Canadian Dollar will ultimately suffer. Trump’s conditions for the project, namely the fact that he is demanding that US steel be used to build the pipeline, might also dent the value of the Loonie in the process. The outflow of capital from Canada into the US to acquire the material for the pipeline, would mean that much of the benefits of building the pipeline itself, will remain in the US. Canada would only see the benefits once the pipeline is completed and Canadian oil will be able to flow to refineries in Texas. By then, the aforementioned oil glut could be further exacerbated. This means that the Keystone XL pipeline could become a trap, and Canadian Dollar gains from the latest news, will probably be short lived.
Trump Praises Brexit, Calls For Trade Deal As IMF Upgrades Forecast
Brexit is dominating the headlines yet again. It seems that Britain’s move to quit the EU has gained the praise of President Elect Trump. Just 5 days before his inauguration, Trump pledged to negotiate and sign a free trade agreement with the UK quickly. This comes as a surprise, since the president elect has been very vocal about his opposition to other trade agreements. This is a considerable prize that the UK might get for its Brexit move, but in the meantime, Britain got other encouraging news from the IMF.
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The Binary Options Wolf Den
The binary options industry has always been an industry dominated by dubious organizations. Just recently we have been seeing more and more efforts to expose the overwhelming amount of scammers that run it. Governmental organizations and financial regulators across the globe have been actively looking for the wolves who are running all the scamming activities. It seems that these wolves are particularly crafty and they have been able to avoid legal sanctions with unparalleled guile. read more…
Financial Markets – Preview for Week Starting 13th November 2016
Major Events of Last Week
The event that dominated last week’s proceedings was, without doubt, Donald Trump’s stunning and surprising victory in the US presidential election. As a direct consequence, the Republican Party succeeded in retaining control of both major chambers of Congress. These developments helped initiate a boost in post-election trader sentiment which underpinned fresh strength in global equities and the US Dollar. This positivity arose despite markets voicing concerns about Trump’s unpredictability. Although stock prices plummeted dramatically throughout the election night, a significant recovery resumed as soon as it became evident that a Trump win was a reality. In fact, US equities surged to record levels while the US Dollar strengthened across the board against a basketful of other major currencies. The leading US indices produced mixed reactions last Friday typified by the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 41 points; the S&P500 dropping 2 points and the NASDAQ rising by 29 points. read more…
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Santa Effect on Bitcoin?
There is no doubt that 2015 has been full of economic volatility. From the price of oil, to stocks, indices and the economic performance of key countries, it has been a year in which finding a safe haven was an almost impossible mission. From within all the volatility, is seems that one of the best performers was Bitcoin. However, it also dipped after a stark rise in October, but it seems to be picking up steam again towards the year’s end. Maybe it is a kind of ‘Santa Claus Rally’ for a strange mix of investors.
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