Master Instructor Tillie Allison joins Merlin for a look at portfolio allocations and when to adjust. A listener sends in a question about his portfolio which he is rightfully worried about as it is very heavily weighted in one area and lacking risk protection for downside risk. The duo discuss this as well as a better balanced portfolio using a variety of different financial instruments. Tillie stresses the benefit of using Options to help increase rate of return while incurring minimal risk.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD retreats to 1.1250, markets await comments from Fed policymakers
EUR/USD struggles to preserve its bullish momentum and retreats to the 1.1250 area in the second half of the day on Tuesday. The cautious market mood limits the pair's upside as investors await comments from Federal Reserve officials.
GBP/USD pulls away from daily highs, stabilizes above 1.3350
GBP/USD declines after rising toward 1.3400 earlier in the day but manages to hold above 1.3350 on Tuesday. The pair finds support as the US Dollar (USD) struggles to gather strength amid trade uncertainty. Ahead of Wednesday's UK inflation data, investors will pay close attention to comments from central bankers.
USD/JPY finds temporary support near 144.00, US-Japan trade talks in focus
USD/JPY attracts bids near 144.00, however, the outlook is still uncertain. Moody’s downgraded the US Sovereign Credit rating to Aa1, citing mounting debt concerns. Japan’s Ryosei Akazawa is scheduled to visit Washington for the third round of trade talks this week.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD retreats to 1.1250, markets await comments from Fed policymakers
EUR/USD struggles to preserve its bullish momentum and retreats to the 1.1250 area in the second half of the day on Tuesday. The cautious market mood limits the pair's upside as investors await comments from Federal Reserve officials.
GBP/USD pulls away from daily highs, stabilizes above 1.3350
GBP/USD declines after rising toward 1.3400 earlier in the day but manages to hold above 1.3350 on Tuesday. The pair finds support as the US Dollar (USD) struggles to gather strength amid trade uncertainty. Ahead of Wednesday's UK inflation data, investors will pay close attention to comments from central bankers.
Gold holds comfortably above $3,200
Gold fluctuates in a narrow channel above $3,200 on Tuesday after posting small gains to start the week. While the risk-averse market atmosphere helps XAU/USD hold its ground, the Fed's cautious tone on policy easing doesn't allow the pair to gain traction.
Canada CPI expected to ease in April as US tariffs fuel inflation uncertainty
All eyes will be on Statistics Canada this Tuesday as it releases the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key inflation gauge that the Bank of Canada closely tracks when setting interest rates. Headline inflation is expected to have eased sharply, with annual CPI forecast to fall 1.6% from 2.3% in March.
China April slowdown shows the impact of economic uncertainty
Trade war uncertainty is denting Chinese confidence, resulting in slower economic activity in April. Retail sales and fixed-asset investment both underperformed forecasts amid heightened caution. Yet the impact on manufacturing was less than feared.
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