Washington, DC – January 31, 2020 – Nodal Clear, LLC, the clearing house for Nodal Exchange, today announced that Wedbush Securities Inc. has been approved as a clearing member. “We are pleased to welcome Wedbush Securities as a clearing member to Nodal Clear,” said Paul Cusenza, Chairman & CEO of Nodal…
Struggling International Economies and Political Uncertainty are Driving the Value of Treasuries Lower
Managing Director of Fixed Income Financing, Arthur Bass appeared on Yahoo Finance to discuss how investors should approach the treasuries market. Based on struggling international economies and current political uncertainty, he suggested that investors consider purchasing short-term treasuries. Watch his full appearance.
Bob Fitzsimmons Interviews Richard Sandor on the Launch of AMERIBOR
Bob Fitzsimmons, EVP of Fixed Income, Commodities, and Stock Lending, sat down with the creator of AMERIBOR, Richard Sandor to discuss his excitement for the product that serves as an alternative to LIBOR. Watch their full interview: AMERIBOR will be offered by AFX, and is a transparent, transactions-based interest rate benchmark…
The Fed Will Acquiesce to Market Pricing and Ease 25bp in July
Managing Director, Arthur Bass provided his view on the recent rise of the 10-year treasury yield after a strong jobs report. Read his full comments here.
Corn Prices Near One-Year High in the Midst of Planting Season
Commodities Expert, Al Kluis discussed the recent one-year high for corn prices and the impact that weather and tariffs are having on the farming industry during an appearance on BNN Bloomberg. Watch his full comments here.
Kluis Commodity Advisors Partner Indigo Ag Named as Top Disruptor Company for 2019
The Kluis Commodity Advisors are focused on providing farmers with an innovative and consistent approach to marketing their grains. They partnered with Indigo Ag to offer access to their digital market place for trading grains through our Managed Pricing Program. Indigo Ag has been named as the top disruptor company…
Planning Ahead for Decisions from the Federal Reserve
Decisions from the Federal Reserve have a wide-array of impacts on potential investors. The Fed recently decided to maintain the current interest rates which could signal a weakening economy. Be ready for any Fed rate move with research, CME FedWatch insights and options contracts to help you act. Access the…
Will the Fed Tighten in 2019? Potential Low Cost Trades
By Arthur Bass, Wedbush Managing Director Yes, equities have tanked the past month, and Apple now has competition in China, but employment has been gangbusters and stocks could easily stabilize if President Trump reaches a deal with China. Equities declined in December, but economic statistics are still firm. Markets are…
Futures Tracking and Analysis: The Eurodollar
By Arthur Bass, Wedbush Managing Director Our analysts have looked at strategies for both the Fed on hold and tightening in March. With a December move well priced, March is the next key Fed decision point. Whether the Fed tightens in March or not is dependent upon economic performance, although…
What if the Fed Keeps Going?
By Arthur Bass, Wedbush Managing Director Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida commented that “risks have become more symmetric and less skewed to the downside than when the current rate cycle began three years ago.” In fairness, he also said rates are closer to the vicinity of neutral than when…