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5 Things You Need To Know To Profit In Europe

As an investor, misunderstandings and overreaction can offer some of the best opportunities to profit. Here 5 widely held beliefs are challenged and attractive investment strategies revealed: There is no need to fear deflation; The stock market trade has reversed; It’s not too late to join the (small cap) party; Central Bank action will not achieve its goal; Turmoil in Ukraine unlikely to directly impact earnings…

Gold Hinges on non-Farm Payroll

After twelve sessions of pain for gold bugs yesterday the bulls attempted to arrest the fall of gold after hitting a low $1,277.40. 

EURUSD FXE

The EUR/USD pair went back and forth during the session on Monday, as we continue to struggle with the downtrend line that forms the channel going lower from the start of the financial crisis.

CurveAheadMarketStrategies.com Morning Coffee Break

Morning Coffee Break – Friday March 22 As we get ready to start the final session of the week traders will be without a doubt will be focused on the developments in Cyprus.  Or should I say lack of development as Cyprus leaders’ hopes for a Russia bailout loan has fallen part and are going into the weekend with no deal and the European Central Bank deadline set for Monday

Gold Bars

Gold bugs finally had something to cheer about today as April gold futures finally awoke from their recent slumbers, trading higher in today’s session, and moving to test the $1600 per ounce price level. The catalyst for this modest recovery for gold was from the ECB, with suggestions that inflationary pressure was easing in the Eurozone, but hardly sufficient to spark a reversal in the longer term trend!

From Rome With Love? The 3 Issues To Watch For Italy & Global Markets

Political uncertainty in Italy could impact global markets, but provide a “fantastic buying opportunity.” Like Jennifer Lawrence’s fall at the Oscars, unexpected but a chance to shine ‘comedically‘, Italy’s elections have shocked investors but provided attractive entry points to strong international firms, insulated from domestic woes (as well as offer up some funny one-liners from candidates).

CurveAheadMarketStrategies.com Morning Coffee Break

Welcome to Wednesday’s Morning Coffee Break – U.S. markets start the third session of the week after two straight days of uneven trading.  One positive take away from yesterday’s session was the break in the final hour sell off that has persists the last few weeks.

Euro

The Euro continues to be under pressure for the 8th straight session. As headlines hit the wires about Greece and Spain market participants look to move away from the risk appetite assets send money flowing out of the Euro and into the U.S. dollar. Playing the move Euro move

CurveAheadMarketStrategies.com Morning Coffee Break

Welcome to today’s Morning Coffee Break – U.S futures are indicating a lower open with fair value for the Dow Jones at -23.10, S&P 500 at -2.24 and the NASDAQ fair value at -5.84. Market participants will get to hear from two Federal Reserve officials throughout the day today.

CurveAheadMarketStrategies.com Morning Coffee Break

Traders are setting their focus on 3 key events today as U.S. market session prepares to open. U.S futures are suggesting positive open with the Dow Jones fair value up by 20.64 and the S&P 500’s fair value higher by 3.34.  The NASDAQ is getting nice push higher ahead of Apple’s (APPL,  [stock APPL]).  Fair value for the NASDAQ is higher by 9.81.