top of page
Home: Welcome
My view on what's going on in the financial markets and the global economy, and a few other things that might interest me from time to time.

Search

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Week ended Dec 27, 2024: more of the same
It was a relatively quiet week with holidays right in the middle of the week for many countries. Equities were better, yields were higher.
280


tim@emorningcoffee.com
Aug 17, 20244 min read
Week ended Aug 16, 2024: "everything up" week!
It was an "everything up" week, with global equities, US Treasuries, corporate bonds and gold all registering gains. Happy summer!
310

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Jul 6, 20245 min read
Week ended July 5, 2024: UK election and US jobs report
Labour wins overwhelming majority in UK Parliamentary election. US jobs report favourable for inflation. French election ahead.
240


tim@emorningcoffee.com
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Week ended June 14, 2024: US inflation slows
US CPI surprised on the downside (lower than expected) this week, setting a constructive tone. The FOMC says one rate cut, Europe wobbles.
150

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Mar 22, 20246 min read
Week ended March 22, 2023: It's an "everything rally" (nearly)
It was an "everything rally" last week, with several equity markets touching record highs. US Treasuries also rallied. Thanks central banks
280

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Week ended Dec 29, 2023: end of year (short) edition
We ended the year very much along the themes that drove 4Q23. Equities and government bonds were better bid across the board. 2024??
570

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Sep 30, 20237 min read
Week ended Sept 29, 2023 (end of 3Q)
Dismal end to a dismal quarter, with stocks down and bonds getting hammered. US govt shutdown, US housing market and UST market worries.
480

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Dec 31, 20223 min read
WEEKLY: Damn glad that's over!
It was a holiday shortened, rather lacklustre week in markets. Good that 2022 is over. FY returns were poor across equities and bonds.
432

tim@emorningcoffee.com
Nov 23, 20214 min read
FOMO, TINA, YOLO and the Fed
Don't look to fundamentals to explain equity prices today – look to attitudes embedded in acronyms. And don't forget the super-easy Fed!
4898
Home: Blog2
bottom of page