Citi’s Update on US Midterm Elections and Trade Negotiations
How will the US midterm elections and ongoing trade tensions affect markets in the coming months?
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2018 Mid Year Outlook: Capitalizing on Volatility
Citi believes global growth will continue in 2018 as global GDP is projected to grow 3.4% this year and corporate earnin...
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Retirement: Achieving A Fulfilling Journey and Managing Multiple Goals
Citibank brings you insights from a recent webinar for clients, on how to achieve a fulfilling retirement and manage mul...
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How Emotions Affect Your Investment Decisions
Paul Hodes (Head of Consumer Bank Wealth Management at Citibank) speaks to Patti Williams (Associate Professor from the ...
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2018 Annual Outlook: Navigating a Maturing Bull Market
A rebound in machinery and equipment spending is expected to extend the business cycle, support global growth and lift c...
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Currencies
ECB Ends QE But Maintains Dovish Stance
The ECB Board meeting overnight comes in line with expectations, ending QE at the end of December but continuing to maintain dovish forward guidance
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Currencies
PM May Wins Confidence Vote But Current Deal Unlikely to Pass
Cable gains overnight as UK PM May wins the Conservative Party confidence vote by 200-117
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Currencies
European Political Risks Seen Driving FX Sentiment to Year-End
European political risk dominates FX sentiment Tuesday to drive USD higher against both EUR and GBP
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Currencies
Medium Term USD Negatives Offset by Near Term “Risk off” Drivers
A combination of risk off factors overnight once again sees the USD Index trade back up above the 97.00 level on a safe haven bid but still well within established ranges
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Economy/Politics
Countdown to the Brexit Vote
The UK’s proposed exit from the EU is now at its most critical stage. The two sides have agreement on a 585 page Withdrawal document as well as on a document describing future trading relations. On 11th December the UK’s House of Commons votes to ratify both documents of the deal.
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Bonds
Yield Curve Flattening Spooks Markets
The spread between 3- and 5-year yields fell to -0.7 bps on Monday, dropping below zero for the first time in more than a decade.
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