March 2021 - Payments International Inc.

Published On - March 31, 2021

Wednesday March 31st, 2021

Oil prices & US$ dip, US yields are flat, while equity markets are mixed amid quarter end rebalancing. The key focus for markets today will be on President Biden who is set to unveil his first US$2.25T job and infrastructure spending plan. The plan aims to revitalize transportation infrastructur...

Published On - March 30, 2021

Paul Harrison

Tuesday March 30th, 2021

Equity markets mixed, oil prices weaker while US$ and US Treasury yields strengthen ahead of President Biden’s speech on infrastructure spending. Markets remain focused March 31st when President Biden is expected unveil the details of his plan US$ +3T infrastructure plan. Anticipation of more...

Published On - March 29, 2021

Paul Harrison

Monday March 29th, 2021

Equity markets are mixed, US$ and Oil prices tick higher while US yields ease as risk-off sentiment resurfaces. Safe haven buying is increasing in response to hedge fund liquidations, rising covid cases in France & Germany and residing Brexit concerns. Financial institutions warn of significant ...

Published On - March 26, 2021

Paul Harrison

Friday March 26th, 2021

Equity, oil, US yields and the US$ index all tick higher on better market mood and upbeat data. Positive data and an optimistic outlook from the US Presidents comments Thursday increased market sentiment. At his first news conference since taking office President Biden said he will run for re-electi...

Published On - March 25, 2021

Paul Harrison

Thursday March 25th, 2021

Equity markets mixed, oil prices lower, US yields and US$ inchs higher ahead of US GDP and Initial jobless claims. Markets are looking for US data to turn positive after Wednesdays disappointing US Durable Goods Orders. GDP annualized(Q4) is expected to confirm 4.1% growth rate and jobless claims an...

Published On - March 24, 2021

Paul Harrison

Wednesday March 24th, 2021

Equity markets are down, oil prices higher, US yields are lower and US$ holds flat ahead of Fed Chair Powell & Treasury Secretary 2nd day of testimony. Yesterday the Fed chair said inflation may rise but is unlikely to become persistent. Treasury Secretary Yellen said in her testimony on Tuesda...

Published On - March 23, 2021

Paul Harrison

Tuesday March 23rd, 2021

Equity and oil markets are down, US yields ease while US$ rally ahead of Powell & Yellen testimony. Fed Chair Powell and Treasury Secretary Yellen are due to make their first joint appearance in front of the US House committee on Financials services, likely focusing on inflation and deficits. In...

Published On - March 22, 2021

Paul Harrison

Monday March 22nd, 2021

Equity markets are mixed, oil prices steady, US$ and US yields are flat ahead of Fed’s Chairs comments at 9am est. The focus will remain on the Fed today starting with the Fed’s Chair Powell, then followed by Fed’s Daly, Quarles and Bowman will also be speaking throughout the day. This morn...

Published On - March 19, 2021

Paul Harrison

Friday March 19th, 2021

Equity markets are mixed, oil prices higher, US yields ease and the US$ index is flat vs a basket of major currencies. Markets start the day a little calmer after Thursday’s volatility after investors reacted to the Fed’s comments allowing markets to run hot until job markets recover. US yields ...

Published On - March 18, 2021

Paul Harrison

Thursday March 18th, 2021

Equity markets mixed, US yields & US$ higher and oil prices are lower as markets regroup after the Fed comments volatility. Markets reverse their reaction to the Fed’s dovish comments which has seen US yields rise to +1.7% and US$ index strengthen. The Fed reiterated it wants to see inflation ...