04/17/2016 - Focus on the Dollar, Stocks, and Oil

* Fundamental Recap: Focus on the Dollar, Stocks, and Oil
* Market Movers: Weekly Technical Outlook
* Look Ahead: Stocks
* Look Ahead: Commodities

Some of the key macro themes this past week were focused on the US dollar, global equities, and the ongoing saga surrounding crude oil. Specifically, the dollar remained well-supported, despite weaker-than-expected inflation readings during the week that should reasonably prompt the Federal Reserve to continue its cautious and increasingly dovish stance. Stock indices, most notably in the US and UK, hit year-to-date highs this week, largely due to rebounding crude oil prices and progressively more dovish central banks. Finally, as for crude oil itself, the past week has essentially been a preview for this coming weekend's highly anticipated showing of major oil-producing nations in Qatar, co-starring Saudi Arabia and Russia.

As for the dollar, key inflation data released by the US government this week included both the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index for March. Both of these major inflation measures fell short of expectations, highlighting... Full text »

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