Stephen Innes, Axi (2018-2020)
Stephen Innes, Axi (2018-2020)
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18 December 2020
Forex Fridays: The Year-Ender with AxiCorp's Stephen Innes
The end of the year is proving to be a fairly exciting one for the Forex space. Does the US' labeling of Vietnam and Switzerland merit some concern from forex traders? Will Chinese Yuan's strength continue into 2021? What do deteriorating China-Australia relations mean for the Australian Dollar? And is there a more topsy turvy future for the British pound as Brexit hopes wane once again? Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist for the Asia-Pacific at AxiCorp, joined us on Forex Fridays to discuss.
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4 December 2020
Forex Fridays: Of Pound Pressures and Baht Strength
The start of December yielded some interesting questions for the FX space. Will the growing bickering surrounding Brexit trade talks hit the British Pound? How much more can the South Korean Won flex? And will the Thai Baht's recent strength persist? Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist for Axi, joined us on Forex Fridays to discuss.
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10 November 2020
Market View: The Market Impact of Early Stage Results from Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 Vaccine
Markets took notice of Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, that proved more than 90% effective among early stage trial participants. That fueled a market rally that boosted some of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus. Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist for the APAC region at Axi, spoke to us on Prime Time about how big a deal this is, and whether this may trigger a rotation into battered value stocks, and emerging markets.
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1 October 2020
Market View: Taking Stock of Fiery Presidential Debates and Golden Weeks
Despite a fiery US Presidential Debate that initially shook markets, Wall Street managed to close out Wednesday with solid gains, and fed into the markets in Asia that were open this Thursday. Stephen Innes, Chief Global Market Strategist for Axi, joined us to discuss why the debates were a bit of a "nothing-burger" for markets, and what's at stake as China embarks on its week-long holiday at the start of October.
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22 September 2020
Bigger Picture: Financials follow tech sell off
Stephen Innes, Chief Global Markets Strategist at AXI, talks about the pressure on financial stocks following reports of various global banks handling customers with ties to illicit activities over the past 2 decades and why USDCNH is the clearest FX trade now.
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11 September 2020
Forex Fridays: Handling Euro and Yuan Strength, Along with Returning Brexit Tensions
Why is the ECB so concerned over a stronger Euro? And what do we make of renewed Brexit tensions? Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist for Axicorp, joins us on Forex Fridays to weigh in on the Euro's chances, whether its more sensible to trade the Pound against the Greenback or the Euro, as well as the outlook for the both the Renminbi and the Indonesian Rupiah.
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18 August 2020
The Bigger Picture: SG addtional COVID-19 relief funding & US-China tensions
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced an additional $8 billion in continued COVID-19 support, yet market sentiment did not react on the news. Meanwhile, the US announced it will further tighten restrictions on China’s Huawei Technologies. Stephen Innes, Global chief market strategist, AxiCorp reacts to this, and more.
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29 July 2020
Across the ASEAN: Assessing Risks Across Southeast Asia's Markets
If the US economy begins to falter again and lawmakers fail to come up with another stimulus package, what will this mean for the global economy, especially those across the ASEAN? Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist at AxiCorp, joined us on Prime Time to assess who might be facing the most risks, both upside and downside, across the region, as well as get his thoughts on the recent surge for Malaysian and Thai glove makers, and the surprising strength of the Philippine peso.
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22 July 2020
The Bigger Picture: EU reaches €750B Covid-19 stimulus package
Stephen Innes, Global Chief Market Strategist, AxiCorp breaks down the biggest stories moving markets including; EU leaders agreeing to a 750 billion Euro recovery deal, potential delays to an additional US stimulus package and why safe-haven gold doesn’t seem to be losing its shine.
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14 May 2020
Are Equities Heading Down Again?
The recent market bounce back from March's lows is showing signs of fading, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned that an economic recovery may not happen for some time. AxiCorp Chief Market Strategist Stephen Innes joins us on the show to talk about whether this signals another leg down for stocks, and touch on the rising number of retail trading accounts in various ASEAN markets and possible moral hazards in QE unlimited.
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14 April 2020
Of Gradual Market Recoveries, OPEC Deals and Earnings
Though markets are starting to show signs of getting back up off the ground, there's a lot to look out for this week with US earnings kicking off and China's GDP figures due Friday. And what to make of the recent deal by the world's largest oil producers to cut 9.7M barrels fo daily oil output to stabilize crude markets? Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist for AxiCorp, joined us on Market View, to discuss.
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3 April 2020
Forex Fridays: How Oil Price Volatility and Liquidity Issues will Shape FX Markets in the Second Quarter
With oil prices going through a topsy turvy 24 hours on claims of Saudi Arabia and Russia reaching a deal to end the oil price war- - could continued oil price volaitlity weigh on FX markets? Stephen Innes, Asia-Pacific Market Strategist for AxiTrader, joined us on Forex Fridays to discuss the recent moves in commodity markets, what it bodes for global currencies, and what pent-up liquidity issues will mean for the FX space and other asset classes.
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17 December 2019
Bigger Picture: Optimism surrounding trade deals
Stephen Innes, Chief Market Strategist for Asia at AxiTrader talks about the Australian government's plan to sell 55 billion worth of bonds, the Chinese industrial production's 6.2% increase against a 5% forecast and more.
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27 September 2019
Bigger Picture: Impact of Singapore's dismal factory output data on markets
Stephen Innes, APAC Market Strategist, AxiTrader, gives his take on Singapore's disappointing 8% drop in August industrial production, and where this leaves the SGD and STI for the rest of the year. He also covers he recent rally in USD and gives his outlook on Gold.
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16 September 2019
How the Jump in Crude Prices Might Hit Markets with AxiTrader's Stephen Innes
Brent Crude prices saw its biggest intraday jump in history after attacks on Saudi Arabian oilfields shut down 5% of the world's output. Axitrader's Market Strategist Stephen Innes talks to us about what this means for markets in the ASEAN region, and the resumed demand for safe havens.
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6 September 2019
Bigger Picture: Brexit deadline extension and non-farm payroll data
Stephen Innes, APAC Market Strategist, AxiTrader discusses if the UK would get another extension of the Brexit deadline, what investors can expect from the non-farm payroll data coming out tonight and how it might impact the upcoming Fed meeting.
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20 August 2019
Of Trade Wars, Inverting Yield Curves and Monetary Policy with VM Markets’ Stephen Innes
VM Markets’ Managing Director Stephen Innes joined Prime Time to discuss how markets are treading in the last few weeks of August, and why trade talks will still determine whether markets can embark on a sustainable economy. He also touches on the recent inversion of the yield curve, and why the Fed can still become more dovish.
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7 August 2019
Bigger Picture: Are safe haven plays still attractive?
Stephen Innes, Managing Partner, VM Markets gives his take if jitters are overblown over the uptick in US-China trade escalations on the currency front, and if safe haven plays such as gold and Thai Baht still have upside.
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23 July 2019
Bigger Picture: GBP, EUR and Commodity Prices
Stephen Innes, managing partner at Vanguard Markets shares more about how recent headlines are affecting the British Pound, Euro, as well as what is driving the price of commodities.
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21 Jun 2019
Forex Fridays with Stephen Innes of Vanguard Markets
Vanguard's Stephen Innes joins us on Forex Fridays to talk about the Fed's recent policy decision, and if holding off on a rate cut was the right move. He's also monitoring a race to the bottom from the RBA, ECB and the US Fed and how it might impact forex markets, and talks about whether Trump's comments on monetary policy is complicating things for forex traders like himself.
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12 Jun 2019
Bigger Picture: US markets snap a week-long winning streak
Stephen Innes, Managing Partner, Vanguard Markets shares if he's as optimistic as Larry Kudlow about the US economy meeting 3% growth this year, and what market opportunities there are in the lead up to the G20 Summit.
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8 Jan 2019
Bigger Picture: Signals Ahead of the Next Earning Season
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading, Asia Pacific, Oanda shares his advice to investors right now as the US-China trade negotiations continue, and after Samsung is the latest high profile tech company to highlight an estimated a decline in quarterly operating profit.
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31 Dec 2019
Bigger Picture: 2018 close out expectations
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for APAC, Oanda tells us what to expect from the markets as we close out 2018
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28 Dec 2018
Bigger Picture: Making sense of year-end swings
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific, Oanda, give his take on the huge comeback on Wall Street overnight, and the market action that's likely to happen as we close the year.
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27 Dec 2019
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Strong holiday sales, rising oil prices and reassuring comments about Jerome Powell’s job security boosted global stocks. But while the pre- X-mas doom & gloom was overdone, Oanda head of research Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow that we’re not out of the woods yet.
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17 Dec 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Singapore was the best performing market on two continents Monday. Why did it outperform its peers? Michael Switow asks Oanda’s head of trading Stephen Innes. #Fed #trade #chinaeconomy
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11 Dec 2018
Bigger Picture: Brexit May-hem, and RBI chief shock resignation
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific, at Oanda shares what investors should be keeping and eye on this week, including the shock decision to postpone the Brexit vote, the Pound's reaction to that news and also the India central bank chief surprise decision to quit.
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10 Dec 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Slowing global growth is the latest factor to weigh on the markets. Oanda head of research Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow that it looks like Santa will leave lumps of coal in investor stockings.
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27 Nov 2018
Bigger Picture: Black Friday, Trade War and Oil Prices
What can we expect in the markets today? To get into the Bigger Picture, Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific at Oanda walks us through the latest on how Black Friday impacted markets, the latest on the trade war, and oil prices.
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21 Nov 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
What's driving the US equity sell-off, why are oil prices plunging and what does this all mean for Asian shares? Michael Switow asks Oanda head of trading Stephen Innes.
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13 Nov 2018
Bigger Picture: US Markets and Oils losing streak
Stephen Innes, Head of trading, Asia Pacific, at Oanda walks through what investors should be keeping on their radar today with Brian Fernandez, including reaction to US Markets and oil's continuing losing streak.
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9 Nov 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Rising interest rates, falling oil prices and concerns about China’s economic growth. Oanda head of trading Stephen Innes breaks down the Fed’s latest meeting and what it means for the Singapore dollar in conversation with Michael Switow.
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25 Oct 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Why is gold rising and oil sinking? Michael Switow speaks with Oanda head of trading Stephen Innes about safe havens and market volatility.
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16 Oct 2018
Bigger Picture: US Market Outlook
Stephen Innes, Head of trading for APAC, Oanda shares his view on the valuations on the markets right now, and what investors should do next.
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9 Oct 2018
Currency Insight with Stephen Innes
What’s driving the Chinese yuan and Indian rupee lower, and oil prices higher? And will the Singapore dollar weaken after the MAS meets on Friday? Michael Switow asks Oanda’s head of trading, Stephen Innes.
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2 Oct 2018
Bigger Picture: Impact of USMCA on markets
What's next for US-China, oil prices and other markets? Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific, Oanda, lays out what to expect.
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26 Sep 2018
Fed Insight with Stephen Innes
How will the Fed's new composition affect interest rate policy, and just how far can rates rise?
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Market Insight with Stephen Innes
The EU is trying to sidestep US sanctions on Iran, but oil prices keep rising. With Michael Switow.
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21 Sep 2018
Bigger Picture: Yen and oil prices
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading APAC at Oanda walks through what Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's third term win means for Japan’s economy and its currency, plus a break down of oil prices.
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14 Sep 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Turkish interest rates, rising yield curves, trade talks. Stephen Innes break down the markets.
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Key Questions
Are typhoons an economic opportunity? What is a short cover? Michael Switow & Stephen Innes discuss.
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4 Sep 2018
Bigger Picture: The Aussie Dollar Under Pressure
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading APAC, Oanda walks us through what is causing the Australian Dollar to slide, and whether this trend is set to continue.
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3 Sep 2018
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
Why is the AUD falling? Can you have a NAFTA without Canada? Michael Switow asks Stephen Innes.
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Falling currencies, market risks
Currencies are under pressure across the globe. Michael Switow asks Stephen Innes about the risk of a crisis.
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24 Jul 2018
Bigger Picture: Stephen Innes, Head of Trading APAC, Oanda
What should investors be looking out for today? Stephen Innes, Head of Trading APAC, Oanda breaks down the news headlines.
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17 Jul 2018
Market Movers: Dog Days of Summer?
Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow what oil, the RMB, gold and Netflix have in common.
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12 Jul 2018
Currency Tips + Investor Caution
Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow why the yen is weak, and stocks are rallying.
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Black Gold
Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow why oil had its biggest decline in 3 years, then rallied in Asia trade.
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The 3 Fronts of the Trade War
Ven Srinivasan & Michael Switow discuss Russia's pipeline, German-Chinese deals and Stephen Roach.
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10 Jul 2018
Bigger Picture: Stephen Innes, Head of trading for APAC, Oanda
What can be expected in the markets today? Stephen Innes, Head of trading for Asia Pacific at Oanda gives his assessment.
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26 Jun 2018
Bigger Picture: Stephen Innes, Oanda
Stephen Innes, Head of trading for Asia Pacific at Oanda gives his take on what we can expect from the markets today.
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25 Jun 2018
Market Insights: Global markets
Possible US curbs on China investment spooked investors, Oanda's Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow.
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18 Jun 2018
Market Insights with Stephen Innes
Oanda's Stephen Innes on the Euro shellacking, falling gold prices & a strong US dollar.
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13 Jun 2018
Market Insights with Stephen Innes & Michael Switow
Monetary policy in the spotlight - what’s influencing the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank?
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12 Jun 2018
Bigger Picture: Calm before the chaos in markets?
Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for APAC at Oanda chats about the impact of the Trump-Kim summit.
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17 Apr 2018
Bigger Picture: Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific, Oanda
Investors seem to be breathing a sigh of relief after the US markets started the week on a firm note, as concerns over the crisis in Syria eased. To take a look at the Bigger Picture, MONEY FM 89.3's Ryan Huang spoke with Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific at Oanda, to get a better sense of where investors should put their money.
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3 Apr 2018
Bigger Picture: Wall Street kicks off Q2 in red, more profit-taking this week?
US stocks saw a sell off thanks to a combination that includes anxieties about a trade war. There are also lingering fears about the tech industry getting hit with new regulations - which dragged down tech stocks again. With the 2nd quarter on Wall Street starting on a negative note, will see see more profit-taking for the rest of the week? MONEY FM 89.3's Ryan Huang chats with Stephen Innes, Head of Trading for Asia Pacific at Oanda.
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