The ASX 200 Energy (XEJ) Index was up 4.7% this week, bringing its last 12 months’ gains to 15.42%. This has occurred as Brent Crude edged above $84 a barrel yesterday for the first time since April, while WTI Crude also crossed $80 per barrel.
Powell commits to his words and delivers an expected rate rise…why the RBA’s own monetary tools may be proving ineffective at driving down our own inflation…how to discern the right answers from the turbulent market by asking the right questions…and why ‘Window 24’ is opening soon and how you can benefit from it…
Today, we look at distortions.
The US economy is transitioning…it is affirming its true nature…or distorting it.
So, let’s not misidentify it!
Although it feels quite civil here in Australia, it’s a sharp contrast to the open conflict across the world. Tension is boiling in many countries to the point where it’s made the headlines . It feels like society is hanging by a thread. It only takes something small to plunge everything into disarray…
In no great surprise the Fed raised rates 0.25 points to a 22-year high of 5.25-5.50%. The Fed left the door open for further hikes, saying it wants to see more downward price pressures. XJO signals a flat opening
In no great surprise the Fed raised rates 0.25 points to a 22-year high of 5.25-5.50%. The Fed left the door open for further hikes, saying it wants to see more downward price pressures. XJO signals a flat opening
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