Dwight Johnston
Stocks, Bonds, And China
Although Donald Trump might tell you China is trying to destroy America, the simple fact is the Chinese need to raise money to fund support ...
Fed Remains On Rate-Raise Fence
Foundering currencies and cratering commodities point to reluctance to raise rates when FOMC meets next month.
The Fed Should Give Itself Room To Breathe
This indecision over whether to tighten rates is wasted angst.
A Ho-Hum Reaction To Greece
Traders shrug at the deal struck between the European Union and Greek Parliament but turn their attention to ECB president Mario Draghi.
Chinese Stocks Surge While Greece Optimism Grows
Hopefully, U.S. traders are not really focusing on Chinese markets. Why optimism over Greece in Europe is growing also is unclear.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe
The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
Bonds Still Present No Gift
The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
China Blue
Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
There’s A Smell Of Inflation In The Air