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…

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New Report: China, Brazil and the Future For U.S. Corn

Brought to you by CME Group The U.S. corn belt covers about 90 million acres of planted area. As uses for the crop grow, so does demand throughout the world. The number of acres American farmers are devoting to corn is under pressure this year, while weather in South America…

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Market Thoughts -Trump: The Art of the Fed

July 22, 2018, Arthur Bass   With President Trump expressing concern over the possibility of the Fed tightening two more times this year, the question is now whether the Fed will yield to Administration pressure – I think not. Trump’s comments may have the reverse effect of increasing the chances…

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Market Thoughts, Central Banks, CPI, and Kimchi

By Arthur Bass This week the Fed is expected to tighten 25bp, the ECB to discuss ending QE (maybe), and the BoJ to continue its stimulus. We will also get CPI, retail sales, and President Trump meets with Kim Jong Un. The World Cup also begins Thursday, but that will…

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