Daily Comment
Daily Comment (February 21, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] It’s Friday! Virus worries lead to mixed equity markets but a distinct element of worry—gold—continues to move higher despite dollar strength. Treasury yields continue to fall. However, the other flight-to-safety asset, the JPY, has failed to rally this time on fears of… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 20, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] Global equities are mixed this morning with U.S. equity futures taking a breather. We update the COVID-19 news. The Fed is warming up to the economy. U.K. changes immigration rules. A new DNI. The president is off to India. Trouble in Argentina. … Read More »
Daily Comment (February 19, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] World equity markets have mostly shrugged off yesterday’s weakness and continue to focus on the post COVID-19 world; doses of additional stimulus aren’t hurting either. The Fed releases its minutes from the last meeting today. Here are the details: COVID-19: The number… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 18, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] Welcome back! Equities are under pressure due to Apple (APPL, 324.95) news. The U.K. rejects the EU trade agreement proposals as it appears Britain is ramping up fiscal spending. The Netherlands threatens the EU/Canada trade deal. We’re seeing rising tensions over the… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 14, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] Happy Friday and St. Valentines Day! It’s rather quiet in the financial markets, with bonds doing well and equities grinding higher. We update news on COVID-19. There is unrest in Colombia, and more legal action on Huawei (002502, CNY 2.61). We have… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 13, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] After a steady rise, equities are lower this morning following a jump in reported infections; we update news on COVID-19. The nominating process for the remaining two vacant governor positions begins today. PM Johnson shakes up his cabinet. The CDU/CSU begins the… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 12, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] It’s a rather quiet Wednesday as global equity markets continue their steady rise. We have an update on the COVID-19 virus (it now has an official name), along with some disquieting data from JOLTS and headlines about consumer debt. The EU fires… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 11, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] Global equity markets continue to grind higher. We have an update on the Wuhan virus. Chair Powell goes to Capitol Hill today and tomorrow. The New Hampshire primary is underway. News on Brexit. The conflict in Syria continues. The Philippines ends a… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 10, 2020)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] Happy Monday! Global equity markets are flat to down as the world continues to deal with the Wuhan virus. China officially returns from the New Year’s holiday, but it looks like a slow restart, and China’s inflation rises. There is political turmoil… Read More »