Weekly Economic Report
The big economic news this week included the long-awaited signing of the Phase One agreement, strong US housing data, disappointing retail sales and 6.1% growth announced for China’s fourth quarter (what a shock!). We went on record a couple of weeks ago, arguing that the Chinese are unlikely to meet the details of the Phase One agreement, but that that will not be obvious until after the ... read more »
Weekly Economic Report
In our last newsletter of 2019, we wrote about how optimism reigns as we look into 2020 with Phase One and Brexit behind us, equity markets at record highs and unemployment at record lows. Now, with the sanctioned killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, a new risk has arisen which adds instability to the Middle East, and hence to oil prices and the global expansion – not to mention the ... read more »
Top 50 Brokers of 2013
McVean Trading & Investments was a part of Futures magazine's annual Top 50 Brokers list. read more »
For markets and his city, commodities trader Charles McVean looks ahead
Charles McVean is featured in the Commercial Appeal. read more »