Last week, three major central banks decided on interest rates. In addition to the US Fed, it was the European Central Bank , which left rates unchanged, and the Bank of England, which surprised by raising rates. Meanwhile, price action reactions to central bank news showed . . .

Even though the Omicron variant is a new source of uncertainty, recent reports suggest that it should not have a devastating effect on the economy. And the stock indices were responding positively to this piece of hope last week by offsetting previous losses. The VIX fear . . .

The VIX Volatility Index is above 30, indicating that nervousness has returned to the markets. After the corrections that stock indexes formed last week, investors are wondering if the indexes will fall further and if so, then by how much. The uncertainty is fuelled by . . .

Positive economic data came out of the world's major economies last week, but news of a new coronavirus mutation sent risk currencies and stock indices into the red. The EURUSD currency pair fell below the magic value of 1.12. The Czech koruna is weakening in the . . .

The stock indices have reached new all-time highs despite accelerating inflation around the world. However, despite threats of monetary tightening by central banks, the overall global economy is doing well, which is positive news for the indices. The biggest risk is slowing . . .