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…
How to Approach US Natural Gas Market Volatility
By Bob Fitzsimmons, Wedbush Executive Vice President The events in the US natural gas markets on November 20th epitomize the Keynes’ maxim, “The market can remain irrational much longer than you can remain solvent!” Watching the surreal video of a CTA who lost all of his clients’ money (and then…
Interview: Wedbush Managing Director, Al Kluis discusses the impact of the mid-term elections on BNN Bloomberg
Original Source: BNN Bloomberg The election and the impact of trade wars on soybean, corn, wheat, and hog prices were topics of discussion during an interview between Wedbush Managing Director, Al Kluis and Andrew Bell on BNN Bloomberg. Full Video
Article: Google Parent Alphabet’s Stock Gains After Webush Starts Coverage with Bullish Rating
Original Source: Market Watch Alphabet Inc., parent company to Google saw stock gains yesterday after Wedbush Managing Director of Equity Research, Michael Pachter issued his coverage initiation for the stock. Pachter set a price target of $1,350 and was quoted saying, “Google’s dominant presence in search should help it maintain…
Why Trading In Bitcoin Futures Contracts are Poised and Prepping for Growth
Much is made of the crypto bubble, crypto crash and so on as bitcoin prices peaked at almost $20,000 in December 2017 and plummeted about 70 percent since. But looking beyond the price, this new asset class is doing just fine. For starters, even with the volatility in the product…
Rules for CEOs, Senior Managers, Interns and Bob’s Kids – Bob Fitzsimmons, Wedbush
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China Tariffs – Special Insight from Wedbush Co-President Rich Jablonski
Having lived and worked in China for a number of years, I gained great insight into international trade and how it can work for–and against–a country’s economic benefit. Given our current geo-political climate, I have not been surprised by any of the more recent developments, especially those involving China and…