Just as you think things couldn’t get weirder – arguably the most powerful man in the world, President Donald Trump, and the First Lady contracted the Coronavirus. This is after their aide, Hope Hicks, was stated to have contracted the Coronavirus the day before their announcement. This week ahead could be interesting.

The largest oil consumers are both the United States and European Union – making up around 34% of the worldwide 100 Million demand (before the Coronavirus). Both Countries / Continents have seen daily increases in their Coronavirus case count. The United States currently has 7.1m Coronavirus cases, while Europe has around 5 million cases. Coincidentally (or not) – this makes up 36% of the total global Coronavirus cases. In other words, the future of the price of oil is heavily influenced by how these two nations handle the Coronavirus. Europe has to deal with individual countries governed by different styles of government to manage the Coronavirus. The United States, unfortunately, has all but given up.

A revival of the Dollar? As we get closer to the election, investors and traders can see one thing in the future – uncertainty. Therefore, we can see market participants start preparing for the unknown.

It is officially five weeks out until the United States Election. Expect an increase in volatility in the markets as we get closer to the official election dates. It is interesting to note that New Zealand’s elections will be held two weeks after the US elections – throwing an extra spanner in the works. Here is your week ahead.

Silver has had a legendary run this year, and is heavily correlated with Gold. However, that was only in regards to the movement.

Hello traders! This week ahead, we have many events that directly affect significant currencies such as the GBP, USD, the NZD, and the Euro. Traders should be aware of these critical events not to be whipsawed by the market. Here is your week ahead

Much of the excitement that fueled the rise in equity markets has fizzled out on a recent downbeat and neutral news on the Coronavirus development.

Oil has been ranging in a consolidation zone from its recovery from its March lows. It has been up and down based on the fundamental news of the day. However, is Oil the value play of the year, or is it a value trap?

After two official terms and nine years in office, Shinzo Abe is stepping down as Prime Minister of Japan. He is replaced by 71-year-old Yoshihide Suga, formally the Chief Cabinet Secretary but informally, Abe’s right-hand man. The question becomes, will Suga try and reinvigorate Japan’s Economy using new methods, or will it be another term of Abenomics, without the Abe?

A hectic week ahead as companies and countries start to position themselves to exit the pandemic in the best shape possible. Total Coronavirus Cases top 29 Million, with over 924 thousand deaths. Here is your week ahead.