For the first time since 1934, the Barron's Confidence Index (CI) closed above 100, reaching 101.7. This means that yields for Barron's IG Bonds were lower...
Despite Thursday's reversal day, the markets continue to rise, hinting at a Goldilocks economy. That said, the inverted yield curve is a concern; a recession typically...
In the post-Covid recovery, the services sector is leading the charge, with recent data showing +4.8% growth above pre-pandemic levels. Building construction services and secondary industry...
J.P. Morgan analysts have noted an impending deflation. However, they say the impact will be uneven, leaving some countries better off than others. In particular, they...
Another historic week in the U.S. but markets and the economy continue to rattle on. We are seeing some divergences in the indicators suggesting that volatility...
2020 was marked by a tremendous divergence in economic sectors. There was a crash in the leisure and hospitality sectors, but a boom in home improvement,...
If all goes well in D.C. and with the vaccine and the economy, the Fed should begin to significantly taper its QE program and support of...
Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, are teaming up to impose a $400 premium on each tonne of cocoa sold. The aim, to support farmers during lean periods....
In the transition from the CFA Franc to the Eco, the maintenance of a fixed parity with the Euro is a "sieve" for unlimited capital transfers,...
Basque companies maintain a more pessimistic view of the economic situation as of 2020, and the Confidence Index stands at 46.2. Many businesses are predicting that...