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OpenMarkets is an online magazine and blog focused on global markets and economic trends. It combines feature articles, news briefs and videos with contributions from leaders in business, finance, economics and politics in an interactive forum designed to foster conversation around the issues and ideas shaping our industry.
MARKET UPDATE: FEBRUARY CLOSE
Today is the last trading day of the month. This has been the strongest February ever in the history of…
Market Update: Yellen’s Tone
What does the market think of what Janet Yellen has said in testimony on Capitol Hill the last two…
MARKET UPDATE: YELLEN, EUROPE AND MONTH-END
Three big factors will affect the market this week: Janet Yellen’s testimony, the continued instability in Europe and the month…
MONDAY OUTLOOK: YELLEN MONETARY POLICY TESTIMONY
This week, Janet Yellen will be giving her semi-annual monetary policy testimony to the House Financial Services Committee as well…
MARKET UPDATE: MACRO GEOPOLITICAL MARKET EFFECT
Jack discusses the macro geopolitical effect of what’s going on around the world, particularly in Ukraine and Greece, on the…
Monday Outlook: Sources of Volatility
This week, we’ll see how the market reacts to recent jobs data, released Friday, and , as Jack Bouroudjian…
Market Update: Jobs Friday
Jack discusses why the kick up in minimum wages in 12 states was the key out of today’s non-farm…
MARKET UPDATE: TRADE THE MARKET YOU HAVE…
When the market goes through a lot of volatility and turmoil, like it has over the last few weeks, it’s…
Market Update: Oil and Earnings
With oil prices lower, some companies are expected to report lower earnings than recent quarters. However, Jack reminds us…
Monday Outlook: Job Report Week
We come back from Super Bowl weekend to a week that features several post-FOMC meeting speeches from Fed Presidents,…
MARKET UPDATE: JANUARY CLOSE
The end of the month is here and January certainly lived up to expectations. The pent up volatility throughout the…
Is This The New Normal for Iron Ore?
Commodities are adjusting to the reality that the peak years of the China-driven commodity super-cycle are over. With China producing…