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Coronavirus: Why more black swans are coming

2020-03-13

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Adam Button, currency analyst at ForexLive talks about the outlook for global markets and the many, mounting risks. Most people are overly focused on the first-order risks from coronavirus but the second-order effects are what’s going to swamp sentiment — even more than it is already. Adam talks about where the Canadian dollar is headed …

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The currency to own during the virus outbreak

2020-02-28

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The endless drip of new worrisome cases led market participants to unload everything in one of the worst weeks ever in equities. It’s an understandable reaction to the extreme uncertainty from the coronavirus. However almost all wealth needs to be held in some currency or some place; we look at the places that stand to benefit now and as the virus unfolds. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ►...

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The currency to own during the virus outbreak

2020-02-28

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The endless drip of new worrisome cases led market participants to unload everything in one of the worst weeks ever in equities. It’s an understandable reaction to the extreme uncertainty from the coronavirus. However almost all wealth needs to be held in some currency or some place; we look at the places that stand to …

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The market is search for a new theme. Here is where to watch

2020-01-17

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The themes of 2019 were 1) the US-China trade war 2) Brexit 3) Central bank easing. With the signing of the phase one deal and with central banks easing close to the finish line (the BOE, RBA and some EM central banks are still in play), the market suddenly finds itself without a theme. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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The market is search for a new theme. Here is where to watch

2020-01-17

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The themes of 2019 were 1) the US-China trade war 2) Brexit 3) Central bank easing. With the signing of the phase one deal and with central banks easing close to the finish line (the BOE, RBA and some EM central banks are still in play), the market suddenly finds itself without a theme. LET’S … Continue...

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Two charts to watch for the pulse on global growth

2020-01-03

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The global economy slowed in mid-2019 on the combination of higher interest rates and the trade war. Since then the Fed and others have lowered rates and now we have a ceasefire in the trade war. Some things like real estate have quickly turned around and stock markets are clearly pricing in more of the same, yet manufacturing is still soft. A few manufacturing surveys were out today and the theme was a continue flatline. A good spot to watch is...

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Two charts to watch for the pulse on global growth

2020-01-02

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The global economy slowed in mid-2019 on the combination of higher interest rates and the trade war. Since then the Fed and others have lowered rates and now we have a ceasefire in the trade war. Some things like real estate have quickly turned around and stock markets are clearly pricing in more of the … Continue...

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Why the pound has fallen since election night

2019-12-20

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The pound surged on election night but the next day it all fell apart. Why? Adam Button from ForexLive explains in this interview. He also talks about Presidential impeachment and the outlook for the Canadian dollar in 2020. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Why the pound has fallen since election night

2019-12-20

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The pound surged on election night but the next day it all fell apart. Why? Adam Button from ForexLive explains in this interview. He also talks about Presidential impeachment and the outlook for the Canadian dollar in 2020. LET’S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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The key trade deal detail everyone is missing

2019-12-06

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It’s impossible to separate fact from fiction with all the noise in the China-US trade talks but a report this week was notable for an intriguing detail. It said that Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had gotten involved in talks. Adam Button speaks about why that might be telling. He also talks about the state of global growth and why the optimists are early. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ►...

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The key trade deal detail everyone is missing

2019-12-05

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It’s impossible to separate fact from fiction with all the noise in the China-US trade talks but a report this week was notable for an intriguing detail. It said that Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had gotten involved in talks. Adam Button speaks about why that might be telling. He also talks about the state of … Continue...

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Two emerging FX trades for an end to the trade war

2019-11-08

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Adam Button from ForexLive discusses three currencies to avoid as the trade war ends along with a developed market trade and two emerging market currencies that could have big runs in the months ahead. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Two emerging FX trades for an end to the trade war

2019-11-08

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Adam Button from ForexLive discusses three currencies to avoid as the trade war ends along with a developed market trade and two emerging market currencies that could have big runs in the months ahead. LET’S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Boris in a win-win situation and why boring is good in FX

2019-10-23

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Adam Button from ForexLive talks about the results of the Canadian election and how the lackluster move afterwards is a good sign for the future. He contrasts that with the UK where the political volatility is endless and why now is the time to buy the dip in the pound. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Boris in a win-win situation and why boring is good in FX

2019-10-23

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Adam Button from ForexLive talks about the results of the Canadian election and how the lackluster move afterwards is a good sign for the future. He contrasts that with the UK where the political volatility is endless and why now is the time to buy the dip in the pound. LET’S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive …

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Why the China and Brexit deals are getting done

2019-10-11

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Adam Button from ForexLive talks to BNNBloomberg about two deals that are on the cusp of completion and how we got here. He also talks about the next big question in the global economy and foreign exchange. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Why the China and Brexit deals are getting done

2019-10-11

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Adam Button from ForexLive talks to BNNBloomberg about two deals that are on the cusp of completion and how we got here. He also talks about the next big question in the global economy and foreign exchange. LET’S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Video: Why weak business investment isn’t Trump’s fault

2019-09-28

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Central bankers worldwide are lamenting weak business investment. They think it's because of worries about global growth due to tariffs and the US-China trade war. That's not it. The reason is obvious, but it's taboo to talk about it because it's something that has done so much good in the world. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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Video: Why weak business investment isn’t Trump’s fault

2019-09-28

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Central bankers worldwide are lamenting weak business investment. They think it’s because of worries about global growth due to tariffs and the US-China trade war. That’s not it. The reason is obvious, but it’s taboo to talk about it because it’s something that has done so much good in the world. LET’S CONNECT! Facebook ► …

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The pound needs a catalyst. Politics dominant everywhere

2019-09-27

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Adam Button from ForexLive talks about the neverending drag on the pound from Brexit headlines along with what move to impeach means for the US dollar. That set the stage for Draghi to deliver a 'surprise' of open-ended QE and open-ended guidance. LET'S CONNECT! Facebook ► http://facebook.com/forexlive Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ForexLive Forexlive Homepage ► http://www.forexlive.com/

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