by Thinus Briers | Jan 27, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
While Draghi’s was announcing the late arrival of QE to bring the Eurozone back from the brink of its deflationary trajectory, Christine Lagarde was in Davos preparing her speech notes for the World Economic Forum warning that this is the year ‘to strive for economic...
by Thinus Briers | Jan 23, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Following last week’s stunning events, the focus was on the ECB and the awaited launch of QE. More drama has ensued with Mr.Draghi’s announcement that went beyond expectation and beyond the numbers leaked to the press yesterday. Mr. Draghi did not disappoint this...
by Thinus Briers | Jan 20, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
They say extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. The past week has shown us what 2015 may hold for traders, particularly pointing to the inherent risk the small group of retail traders takes on a daily basis and just how a black swan event can take even...
by Marc Walton | Jan 18, 2015 | Articles, Blog
Hi, the fall out from the Swiss National Banks actions on Thursday are still being felt and despite the millions of words written by thousands of experts the picture is still not clear as to what happens next. The actions of the SNB and its effects were felt around...
by Thinus Briers | Jan 15, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
Three notable events by Wednesday and this morning a black swan from the Swiss National Bank.The major currencies once again had been under the microscope, the Euro and the USD the market awaiting the outcome of the ECB meeting on 22nd and constantly seeking evidence...
by Thinus Briers | Jan 13, 2015 | Analysis, Blog
The Phoenix and the double edged Sword If a phoenix can rise from gloom as well as ashes, then maybe the US is one of them. It seems economically the only hope of one as we stand looking forward into another year. As global outlooks continue to decline and more...
