In this special episode, we preview 2018, doing a tour around the world, discussing the economies, stocks, bonds and commodities of course.  You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and  pledge support on Patreon. Trumponomics: The economy is doing well, with Trump not doing too much, neither getting in the way. After the tax cuts, we still cannot expect any infrastructure spending. Will tax cuts give growth a boost? Probably a limited one. Towards the end of the year, mid-term elections will take centre-stage. Flattening wages and yield curve: We move to the economy discussing an interesting revelation about wages and income. Is a recession somewhere on the horizon or will taxes prevent it? Will Powell react to lower inflation? They could signal a change early on. Euro-zone politics: Italy faces messy and very unpredictable elections that could lead to a populistic government sometime in the spring. This is the big unknown of the year. In Germany, a stable coalition will eventually emerge and will be positive for the euro-zone. In France, Macron had a bumpy start, but the optimism is already  having an influence and there is a good chance for reforms. Spain could suffer from the Catalan crisis also in 2018, as Spain will not gain Catalan business. Brexit bites: The UK lagged behind in 2017 and 2018 could be worse as businesses are preparing for a hard Brexit. A recession cannot be ruled out amid this vulnerability. The BOE isn’t optimistic and nor should we be. ECB exiting QE: Bond scarcity and strong growth could prompt Draghi and co. to stop bond-buying in September, despite leaving the door open to keeping the program alive. The ECB has very few tools to tackle a new downturn. The ECB can find bonds only if Germany goes for a massive spending program. Oil in 2018: After seeing a normalization in oil prices and a fall in inventories in 2017, will the price rise in 2018? There are two “central banks” which are working against each other: production cuts from OPEC and Russia vs. the US shale industry. We examine the potential disruptions for oil production in the Middle East and elsewhere against rising output from the US. Oil prices may be limited to the upside, barring an outright war between Iran and Saudi Arabia. North Korea: The rogue North Asian regime caught the attention of the world and triggered safe-haven flows into the yen. Will Kim Jung-un keep scaring markets in 2018? A miscalculation could be dangerous, but perhaps 2017 was peak fear. Download it directly here Trade safely! Yohay Elam Yohay Elam Yohay Elam: Founder, Writer and Editor I have been into forex trading for over 5 years, and I share the experience that I have and the knowledge that I've accumulated. After taking a short course about forex. Like many forex traders, I've earned a significant share of my knowledge the hard way. Macroeconomics, the impact of news on the ever-moving currency markets and trading psychology have always fascinated me. Before founding Forex Crunch, I've worked as a programmer in various hi-tech companies. I have a B. Sc. in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University. Given this background, forex software has a relatively bigger share in the posts. Yohay's Google Profile View All Post By Yohay Elam Market Movers share Read Next Bitcoin had a good Christmas rest – rises 10% Yohay Elam 4 years In this special episode, we preview 2018, doing a tour around the world, discussing the economies, stocks, bonds and commodities of course.  You are welcome to listen, subscribe, provide feedback and  pledge support on Patreon. Trumponomics: The economy is doing well, with Trump not doing too much, neither getting in the way. After the tax cuts, we still cannot expect any infrastructure spending. Will tax cuts give growth a boost? Probably a limited one. Towards the end of the year, mid-term elections will take centre-stage. Flattening wages and yield curve: We move to the economy discussing an interesting revelation… Regulated Forex Brokers All Brokers Sponsored Brokers Broker Benefits Min Deposit Score Visit Broker 1 $100T&Cs Apply 0% Commission and No stamp DutyRegulated by US,UK & International StockCopy Successfull Traders 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 2 T&Cs Apply 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 3 Recommended Broker $100T&Cs Apply No deposit or withdrawal feesTrade major forex pairs such as EUR/USD with leverage up to 30:1 and tight spreads of 0.9 pips Low $100 minimum deposit to open a trading account 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 4 T&Cs Apply Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 5 Recommended Broker $0T&Cs Apply Trade gold, silver, and platinum directly against major currenciesUp to 1:500 leverage for forex trading24/5 customer service by phone and email 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk.