by JD Lasinger | Feb 1, 2017 | Featured Posts
Protesters were not the only ones to show their discomfort with President Trump’s anti-trade and anti-immigration policies. It seems the markets also had an opinion. They chimed in with a resounding expression of fear, which seems odd. After all President Trump is...
by JD Lasinger | Jan 26, 2017 | Featured Posts
President Trump usually evokes very distinct reactions from supporters and detractors alike, but when it comes to the markets, his administration has already proven to be an engine of growth. Ever since Trump was elected, the Dow Jones is trending upward. The blue...
by JD Lasinger | Jan 25, 2017 | Featured Posts
The Canadian Dollar rose on Tuesday after Trump announced that his administration will start going through the approval process to build the Keystone XL pipeline. This knee jerk reaction from the markets, hides many of the intricacies that such a project has to deal...
by JD Lasinger | Jan 18, 2017 | Featured Posts
Brexit is dominating the headlines yet again. It seems that Britain’s move to quit the EU has gained the praise of President Elect Trump. Just 5 days before his inauguration, Trump pledged to negotiate and sign a free trade agreement with the UK quickly. This comes as...
by JD Lasinger | Jan 18, 2017 | Featured Posts
Energy markets are moving once again. A colder than expected winter hit Europe, so natural gas prices are on the rise as a result of increasing demand. On the other hand, oil prices took a dip as US rig count continues to increase due to the OPEC agreement. It seems...
