The Week Ahead in the Global Stock, Bond, Commodity and Currency Markets

From the Desk of Joe Rios

A very exciting week in the global financial markets! Especially for rotation flows as risk assets sold-off at the beginning of the week in response to the conflict with Ukraine and Russia. However sentiment quickly changed the next trading session and risk assets ascended higher for most of the week. The safe haven assets including the US Dollar and US Treasuries closed the week significantly lower following Friday’s US employment data, at very critical support levels. In the currency market the Euro hit a 2.5 year high, benefiting from falling US Treasuries. In the commodity market the grains led by Corn, Soy and Wheat broke out impressively in bullish price patterns. The velocity leader to the downside was Copper breaking down with significant follow thru. In the week ahead I will continue to focus on the rotation flows. I will pay close attention to correlations for both the macro and current trends in order to distinguish between friendly and hostile trading environments.
I will also pay attention to news from Ukraine, China and policy decision from the Bank of Japan for potential volatility.

Joe Rios
Chief Market Strategist
www.riosquant.com

Please take note of this week’s schedule at a glance including key economic reports that might have an impact on the markets. Live trading rooms and educational events are also listed with the appropriate links for gaining access. While some of the events are free, others are for members only. Let us know if you have an interest and we will provide you with all the pertinent information.

Contact Information for your Support Needs:
Amber Little, RQ Client Relations Manager
email: amber@riosquant.com
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cellphone: 415.336.7272

Live Trading Rooms and Events:

The Trading Room TradeLAB – Global Trading with Quantitative Technologies
Monday through Friday beginning at 7:30 AM ET
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RQ trade coaches include Edward Preston, Steve Schwartz and Joe Rios. Live demonstration of our pre-market quantitative analysis, real-time trading signals with RQ algorithmic technology, strategy performance review and Q&A session.

Rios Quant Trading Room en Español
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Monday through Friday beginning at 7:30 AM ET
Únete a nuestro coach de trading, Agustin Criado mientras lo guía por el sistema de trading algorítmico Rios Quant en un entorno de mercado en tiempo real. Él va a utilizar la tecnología de trading cuantitativo desarrollada por el Jefe de Estrategias, Joe Ríos. Xavier lo guiará por los mercados utilizando el único sistema de su tipo en el planeta.

Insider’s Quant (IQ) Room – Advanced Concepts with Joe Rios
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 1:30 PM ET
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The Trading Room EDU – Educational Workshop Covering the Rios Quant Trading Indicators
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/411882550
Tuesday beginning at 7:30 PM ET
Topic: How to Follow the Money Trail

The Trading Room EDU – Educational Workshop Covering the Rios Quant Trading Indicators
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/355068454
Wednesday beginning at 7:00 PM ET
Topic: Aim for the Target

MONDAY
Economic Data Release – Market Movers
USD – FOMC Member Plosser Speaks – 7:15 AM ET
GBP – MPC Member Benn Speaks – 10:15 AM ET
AUD – NAB Business Confidence – 8:30 PM ET
JPY – Monetary Policy Statement – Tentative