As we enter the last week of 2017's first quarter, traders seek new direction. Political events, economical projections do not provide any significant
As we enter the last week of 2017 first quarter, traders and investors seek a new direction. Currently, political events and economic projections do not provide any significant clarification for the upcoming months.
June 23, 2016, was the historic date that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. The big event of the upcoming week will occur on Wednesday as the British parliament will send Article 50 notification to start the process of leaving the EU.
Additionally, after the repealing of Obamacare and new healthcare legislation was put on hold, investors will focus on another Donald Trump’s issue that might attract markets attention, the US-Mexico border wall. The proposal is expected to be released on Wednesday and might add volatility in markets if a surprising outcome will be released.
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Tom began trading currencies and commodities in 2005 which during this time he developed his approach and gained a strong understanding of the financial markets, macroeconomics, and geopolitics. He is an experienced writer with a wide knowledge of economics, politics and the financial markets.