Oil markets are entering an unprecedented period of uncertainty due to geopolitical instability and a fragile global economy, the head of the International Energy Agency (“IEA”) said on Tuesday. The IEA was founded in 1974 to help countries co-ordinate a collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil. The IEA examines energy issues […]
Stocks veered into deep early losses Tuesday, as leading tech stocks plummeted and the Dow Jones industrial average cut deep below the 25,000 mark. The Dow Jones industrial average undercut its 50-day line of support on Monday, ending the session flush at the 25,000 mark. A slip below that mark would leave the index ready […]
Over the past decade, the Fed has kept interest rates at historically low levels. These low interest rates have incentivized U.S. Companies to borrow, adding significant debt to their balance sheets. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the gap between investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds and U.S. Treasuries has reached its highest level in two years. […]
In an Investor Alert that was issued on November 8, 2018 (“Know What Triggers a Margin Call”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) warned investors that “volatility is back, and market swings can sometimes bring an uncomfortable surprise to investors – a margin call.” When an investor purchases stock on margin, the investor’s brokerage firm […]
With the recent plummeting of oil prices, the $64,000 question is asked again-is it a greater supply or a weakening of demand that has caused lower oil prices. As always, there are views to support both sides and most likely is a combination of an increase in supply and a diminish of demand. There are […]