by Anne Bannerman | Mar 29, 2023
Last week the Fed was faced with the decision of what to do with rates. Containing pressure on US banks was being offset by inflationary pressures. On the day the Fed raised rates by 25bps giving a soft dovish message alongside it. The banking sector remained in...
by Anne Bannerman | Mar 22, 2023
1. The Importance of Risk Management in Trading Risk management is one of the most critical elements of successful trading system development, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. At its core, risk management is the art of balancing risk and reward, protecting...
by Anne Bannerman | Mar 21, 2023
Last week we saw elevated levels of volatility and uncertainty. The week before SVB was failing in the midst of a regional banking crisis. Last week we saw the SNB step into backstop Credit Suisse as the troubled lender grappled with a falling share price and a lack...
by Anne Bannerman | Mar 15, 2023
Last week we expected the markets to be all about the data. We had the Fed speaking early in the week which continued the higher for longer theme and the hotly anticipated monthly payrolls were due Friday. However, all this was outshone by the news that SVB bank was...
by Anne Bannerman | Mar 14, 2023
WARNING: The recent demise of Silicon Valley Bank, a dominant force in the technology financing sphere, has sent shockwaves throughout the investment community, triggering a sense of apprehension regarding the potential for market instability and losses. The bank’s...